Book Club: Football's Secret Trade – Tariq Panja

Book Club: Football's Secret Trade – Tariq Pa...

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The 2025/26 Upfront Awards

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Chloe and Rachel are back once again to round up the WSL season in the form of an awards show. Best player, best signing, “WTF” moment of the season – it’s all happening right here on Upfront. Will the takes be hot, lukewarm or ice cold? ...  Show more

Man City are champions, Brighton make history and goodbye Beth Mead

At last, Man City got the job done! And they didn't even have to be on the pitch to seal their first WSL title in a decade.Chloe and Rachel look back on Manchester City's remarkable campaign and how they got the job done where so many other challengers have failed. But while they ...  Show more

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