News
News pp.4–5
A round-up of the biggest women's football headlines from the winter transfer and coaching merry-go-round. The Republic of Ireland turned to former England captain Carla Ward as head coach, while Casey Stoney took the…
Issue
She Kicks issue 88
February 2025 24 articles indexed
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The Best FIFA Football Awards
News p.6
Barcelona and Spain's Aitana Bonmatí collected the Best FIFA Women's Player award for a second consecutive year at the December ceremony in Doha, edging out Zambia's Barbra Banda and her own Barca teammate Caroline…
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Draw
Tournament feature p.7
UEFA's Switzerland-hosted Women's EURO 2025 draw, made in Lausanne shortly before Christmas, set the shape of the tournament that runs from 2 July to 27 July in Basel. Hosts Switzerland join Norway, Iceland and…
Dream a Little Meme of Me
Cover feature pp.8–13
Fresh off signing a new two-year contract, Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij talks through the season with typical candour and the self-deprecating humour that has made her one of the WSL's most followed personalities online.…
Enter the Dragons
Match report pp.14–15
Wales secured qualification for a first-ever major tournament with a nerve-shredding play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Having drawn the first leg 1-1 in Cardiff, Rhian Wilkinson's side led 2-0 through…
Barclays Women’s Super League Action
Other pp.16–17
A photographic sweep through nine weeks of Barclays Women's Super League action from November 2024 to January 2025, pairing striking match images with the magazine's trademark wry captions. Ella Toone's hat-trick inspires Manchester United…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Run-of-page feature pp.18–22
Writer Alexia García visits The Sports Bra, Portland's pioneering bar dedicated entirely to women's sport, and traces the wider rise of venues built around watching female athletes without compromise. Founded by Jenny Nguyen after…
Celin Bizet Poster
Poster p.23
A pull-out poster of Manchester United and Norway forward Celin Bizet, part of this issue's run of collectible player posters for fans and young readers to display. Bizet has been a lively presence in…
The Climb Back
Interview pp.24–26
Everton defender Kenzie Weir speaks to Graham Falk about her long road back from an ACL injury sustained on loan at Glasgow City, roughly nine months on from the setback that ended what she…
2024 NWSL Championship: Orlando Pride 1-0 Washington Spirit
Match report pp.28–29
Orlando Pride won their first NWSL Championship, beating Washington Spirit 1-0 in front of a sell-out crowd at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium thanks to Barbra Banda's first-half strike. It capped a stunning debut NWSL…
Temple of Opportunity
Interview pp.30–31
Former Manchester United academy defender Phoebe Hollin discusses her transformative four years at Temple University in Philadelphia, a move sparked after she was not offered a senior contract in England. Guided into the American…
Wales Qualification Poster
Poster pp.32–33
A celebratory team poster marking Wales's qualification for UEFA Women's EURO 2025, their first appearance at a major tournament. The image captures players including Jess Fishlock, Gemma Evans, Rachel Rowe, Angharad James and Hayley…
Just Like Watching…
Interview pp.34–38
Charlton Athletic forward Ellie Brazil speaks at length about her fight back from a serious ACL injury and the difficult final months of her Tottenham Hotspur career that led to a move south of…
Hayley Raso Poster
Poster p.39
A pull-out poster of Tottenham Hotspur and Australia winger Hayley Raso, part of this issue's run of collectible player posters spotlighting current Barclays Women's Super League talent. The poster sits alongside similar features on…
Scottish Women’s Football Awards
News pp.40–41
A round-up of the ScottishPower Scottish Women's Football Awards, held at Hampden Park in late November and covered on-site by She Kicks. Celtic's Amy Gallacher won SWPL1 Player of the Year after her title-clinching…
It Was Written
Interview pp.42–46
Celtic's Amy Gallacher reflects on a remarkable 2023-24 season that saw her score the 90th-minute winner against Hibernian to swing the SWPL1 title from Rangers to Celtic, before a first-ever Champions League group-stage campaign…
Millie Bright Poster
Poster p.47
A pull-out poster of Chelsea and England centre-back Millie Bright, one of the leaders of a Blues side chasing more domestic and European silverware this season. The image forms part of this issue's collectible…
The Quinn
Interview pp.48–49
Hamilton Academical captain Megan Quinn discusses calling time on a decade-long career at the SWPL 2 leaders, having made her debut in April 2015 and passed 200 appearances last year. Speaking to Nick Brown…
Reggae Girl Gone Global
Interview pp.50–53
Jamaica international Vyan Sampson explains the thinking behind her move from English football to Japan, first at JEF United Chiba and now with INAC Kobe Leonessa, a switch prompted by a desire for fresh…
Game Ready: Michelle Heyman
Interview pp.54–55
Australia and Canberra United striker Michelle Heyman answers this issue's Game Ready questionnaire on matchday habits and preparation. The competition's all-time leading scorer and the first player to break the century mark across the…
Car Quiz: Martha Harris
Interview p.56
Birmingham City full-back Martha Harris, formerly of Manchester United and Liverpool, takes this issue's Car Quiz. She compares her BMW 1 Series to former teammate Lily Agg for its reliability, reveals her dream car…
The Menu: Tara Bourne
Interview p.57
Southampton centre-back Tara Bourne, part of the club's sizeable England Under-23 contingent, answers this issue's food-themed Menu questionnaire. The summer signing, who scored a late winner against Charlton in November despite playing in defence,…
Pet Corner: Kit Graham
Interview pp.58–59
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Kit Graham, currently working through a second ACL comeback, features in this issue's Pet Corner alongside her miniature dachshund, Coco. Graham describes Coco's sassy, ball-skilled personality - likening her dribbling to…
Born Kicking: Iva Mei
Interview pp.60–61
Thirteen-year-old Iva Mei Ilieva Lian, born and raised in Baltimore with Bulgarian and Taiwanese heritage, is the latest young player to feature in the Born Kicking youth strand. Playing for a nationally ranked ECNL…