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Mar 2025
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The Football Reporters: Does women's foo...

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In a women's football special of The Football Reporters, Emily, Tom and Jeff wonder if Chelsea’s dominance is in danger of making England’s WSL a two-tier league, and preview their four clashes with Manchester City in the space of 12 days. Jeff shares his NWSL ambition rankings with the start of the 2025 season imminent, and the trio wonder if FIFA’s plans for two new international women’s club tournaments are going to push players past the limit.

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