News
News pp.4–6
A wide-ranging round-up of women's football news from across the game as 2023 draws to a close. Former Lionesses Jodie Taylor, Abbie McManus and Natasha Dowie confirm retirement, while Canada great Christine Sinclair announces…
Issue
She Kicks issue 82
December 2023 24 articles indexed
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Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati
News p.7
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named Women's Ballon d'Or winner for the first time, capping a stellar 2023 that included a FIFA Women's World Cup triumph with Spain and a second UEFA…
Flight Mode
Cover feature pp.8–13
Arsenal's summer signing Amanda Ilestedt reflects on a remarkable second half of 2023 in this cover interview, having scored four goals - three of them headers - on the way to a Sweden bronze…
There’s Only One… Jen O’Neill
Other pp.14–15
A warm, personal send-off for Jen O'Neill, She Kicks' long-serving editor, marking her departure after more than 25 years shaping the magazine and its predecessors, On the Ball and Fair Game. Two pages of…
Taylor’s Version
Interview pp.16–21
Jodie Taylor looks back on a career that finally delivered an England debut at 28, after an itinerant club journey across Australia, the USA, Sweden and England. The hat-trick pioneer discusses her signature off-the-ball…
Barclays Women’s Super League Action
Other pp.22–23
A two-page action gallery rounding up Barclays Women's Super League highlights from 1 October to 26 November 2023, captured across the division through agency photography. Featured moments include Tottenham's Martha Thomas surging forward, Liverpool…
Geyse – Manchester United & Brazil
Poster p.24
A single-page portrait poster of Manchester United and Brazil forward Geyse, part of this issue's run of pull-out player posters. The Brazilian arrived at Old Trafford from Barcelona in a permanent August 2023 deal,…
Pet Corner Special: Maria Thorisdottir
Interview pp.26–29
Brighton & Hove Albion's Norway international defender Maria Thorisdottir takes the Pet Corner spotlight in this bumped-up Christmas edition, introducing her working Golden Retriever, Theo. She recalls finding him through a chance online advert…
Carrie’s Comments: Nicoline Sorensen
Column / Opinion pp.30–31
Journalist and author Carrie Dunn reflects on the early retirement of Everton and Denmark forward Nicoline Sorensen, who stepped away from football at just 26 having achieved her childhood dream of turning professional and…
Rachel Daly – England
Poster pp.32–33
A double-page portrait poster of England forward Rachel Daly, captured celebrating in the Lionesses' white home shirt. The Harrogate-born player started every match, including the final, as England won the European Championship on home…
Can’t Stop the Shine
Interview pp.34–38
Birmingham City's club-record deadline-day signing Ivana Fuso discusses her move from Manchester United, becoming the only current Brazil international playing in the Barclays Women's Championship. The 22-year-old forward, who grew up in Germany speaking…
Lauren James – Chelsea & England
Poster p.39
A single-page portrait poster of Chelsea and England forward Lauren James, pictured on the ball in the Blues' navy kit. One of the WSL's most exciting young attacking talents, James broke into Chelsea's first…
Championship Fast Fives: Emma Doyle
Interview pp.40–41
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Emma Doyle takes on the Championship Fast Fives after completing a 15-month comeback from ACL injury in January 2023. The 24-year-old discusses building her fitness back up over the summer, wearing…
View From the Field: Joelle Murray
Column / Opinion p.42
Hibernian captain and club legend Joelle Murray gives her first-person view of a season of change at Easter Road, following a summer overhaul under new manager Grant Scott that saw roughly ten players depart…
Sam Kerr – FC Bayern Munich & Scotland
Poster p.43
A single-page portrait poster of Scotland midfielder Sam Kerr, pictured in the white and red of her club Bayern Munich. Not to be confused with the Australian forward of the same name, this Sam…
SWPL Fast Fives: Nicola Jameison
Interview pp.44–45
Dundee United defender Nicola Jameison fields the SWPL Fast Fives after moving north from Spartans over the summer to help United establish themselves in their second top-flight season since promotion. The 22-year-old centre-back, who…
Jill Roord – Manchester City & Netherlands
Poster p.47
A single-page portrait poster of Manchester City and Netherlands midfielder Jill Roord, pictured celebrating in the club's sky-blue home kit at Old Trafford. City signed the attacking midfielder from VfL Wolfsburg for a club-record…
N.Y. State of Mind
Interview pp.48–51
Former Manchester City academy midfielder Millie Davies discusses trading WSL and Champions League football for the U.S. college system, having just completed her sophomore season at Hofstra University on Long Island. Davies explains how…
World Cup Findings
Other pp.52–53
A FIFPRO survey of 260 players from 26 of the 32 nations at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup exposes significant gaps in player welfare and support around the tournament. Findings included that a…
Captain’s Chat: Amy Jenkins
Interview pp.54–55
Aberystwyth Town captain Amy Jenkins discusses leading her hometown club after 11 years with the Seasiders, having been named full-time skipper this summer. The striker reflects on captaining the side to January's Genero Adran…
Car Quiz: Rebecca Holloway
Interview p.57
Northern Ireland international Rebecca Holloway takes the SK Locker Room car quiz as she prepares to leave NWSL side Racing Louisville after two seasons in the United States. The versatile defender/midfielder reveals her VW…
The Menu: Maria Farrugia
Interview p.58
Malta international Maria Farrugia becomes the SK Locker Room's first Maltese entrant into The Menu, having moved south this summer from the North East, where her senior career began with Sunderland and Durham, to…
Kit Check: Nicole Samson
Interview p.59
The New Saints midfielder Nicole Samson, 18, takes on the SK Locker Room Kit Check as her club chases another top-four Genero Adran Premier finish. A boots-and-shirts profile reveals her first pair of Adidas…
Born Kicking: Penny Attwell
Interview pp.60–61
Nine-year-old Bristolian Penny Attwell is this issue's Born Kicking star, sharing her love of football as a Bristol Rovers Junior Supporters Girls Under-10s player and lifelong Bristol City and Lionesses fan. Known to teammates…