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A round-up of stories from across the women’s game in spring 2024. Manchester City head coach Gareth Taylor signs a new three-year contract, while England are confirmed to play a EURO 2025 qualifier against France at Newcastle’s St James’ Park – a first for the Lionesses at the venue. Cardiff City Women retain the Genero Adran Premier title, and the United States claim a fifth consecutive SheBelieves Cup on penalties against Canada. The BBC and Sky Sports extend their Barclays Women’s Super League broadcast deal to 2025, and three new female-athlete health projects are announced across the WSL and Championship. Elsewhere: Rhian Wilkinson is unveiled as Wales head coach, Arsenal’s Amanda Ilestedt announces her pregnancy, New Zealand’s record appearance-maker Ria Percival retires from international football, and the new Concacaf W Champions Cup and NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup competitions are launched.