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The article discusses the upcoming transfer windows for Tottenham Hotspur and the Women's Super League, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding manager Ange Postecoglou's future and the lack of transfer activity until his situation is resolved. It also provides links to related news and commentary on Tottenham's prospects and other football updates.
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes sparked controversy with comments about "inappropriate" relationships between players, causing a stir within the team. Despite this, Chelsea delivered an impressive performance in their match against Arsenal. Hayes later clarified her remarks and emphasized the importance of open communication within the team. As she prepares to depart for the USWNT, questions arise about the future of her player management approach at Chelsea.
A Women’s Super League game between Chelsea and Arsenal was delayed due to both teams initially wearing white socks, contravening regulations. Arsenal eventually sourced black socks from Chelsea’s merchandise store and covered the branding with tape. Despite the delay, Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory over Arsenal, with star forward Lauren James opening the scoring and Sjoeke Nüsken completing a brace. Arsenal's manager admitted to having "no idea" why his players wore the wrong socks, while Chelsea's manager praised her team's performance and expressed sympathy for Arsenal's kit man.
Managers of Women’s Super League clubs express strong views on the appropriateness of player-coach relationships following recent controversies, with most asserting that such dynamics must remain strictly professional. The shift from amateurism to professionalism in women's football, power imbalances, and the need for safeguarding are highlighted as key considerations. Calls for consistent codes of conduct, anonymous reporting mechanisms, and consequences for breaches are made to ensure a safe and professional environment for players.
Emma Hayes, incoming coach of the US women’s national team, deems player-to-player and player-coach relationships "inappropriate" due to the challenges they pose, emphasizing the need for safeguarding and professional standards in the game. While acknowledging the historical context of the women's game, she believes it's time to move past these challenges.
Emma Hayes will leave her position as manager of Chelsea Women at the end of the season to take over as the head coach of the U.S. women's national team. Hayes, who has been with Chelsea since 2012, has achieved great success with the club, winning multiple titles. Her departure from Chelsea was announced by the club, and while the U.S. Soccer Federation has not yet commented on the hiring, sources indicate that Hayes will be taking on the role. This move is seen as a loss for the Women's Super League but a welcome addition to international football.
OL Reign has transferred goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce to Manchester United for a record fee of nearly $160,000, breaking the previous goalkeeper transfer record. Tullis-Joyce, who joined OL Reign in 2021, leaves the club with 47 appearances and the all-time record for clean sheets. The transfer comes as a surprise, as Tullis-Joyce was recently dropped as the starting goalkeeper. OL Reign currently has two goalkeepers on their roster, Claudia Dickey and Laurel Ivory.