News: Wolfsburg retain Champions League; Kim Little NWSL Player of Month record; Jodie Taylor NWSL Player of Week; FA withdraws 2019 WWC bid; Jill Ellis appointed permanent USA head coach; ESPN NWSL broadcast deal; WWC 2015 countdown/mascot; Conti Cup semi-finalists; Brislington cup bravery; Fara Williams/Michelle Green caps records; FIFA rankings; England U-20 WWC squad; GB Women BUCS award; Begbie departs Scottish FA; mixed football extended to U-16; Clermont appoint Corinne Diacre; England beach soccer defeat; Wexford win first trophy

The issue’s opening news round-up. VfL Wolfsburg become the third side to retain the European club title, coming from 2-0 down at half time to beat Tyreso 4-3 in what the magazine calls arguably the most exciting of the thirteen finals so far. Kim Little becomes the first multiple winner of the NWSL Player of the Month award, while Jodie Taylor takes a Player of the Week honour. The FA drops its interest in hosting the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the 2018 Under-20 tournament, leaving France, South Korea and South Africa bidding. Jill Ellis is appointed USA head coach on a permanent basis and ESPN agrees to broadcast nine NWSL games. Further items cover the World Cup countdown and mascot Shueme, the Continental Cup semi-finalists, Fara Williams matching Rachel Yankey’s England caps record, and Mo Marley’s Under-20 World Cup squad.