Beata Olsson

Sweden Face Lithuania in Solna With 5-0 Lead in World Cup Playoff

The women's national football team secured a big win, beating Lithuania 5–0 in the first playoff match in Kaunas. Now Sweden face the return leg in Solna, where they will look to finish the job before a decisive playoff in November or December against either Scotland or the Czech Republic.

Stina Blackstenius on the bench as Smilla Holmberg starts for Sweden against Lithuania

Women's national football team captain Tony Gustavsson has named his lineup for tonight's World Cup playoff match away against Lithuania.

Sweden face World Cup playoff pressure after qualifying fiasco: What to know before Lithuania match

The qualifiers were a fiasco. Now Sweden’s women’s soccer team must win a playoff to avoid missing the World Cup for the first time. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s match against Lithuania.

Julia Zigiotti scores winner as Manchester United beat Liverpool in WSL clash

The pitch was packed with Swedish women when Manchester United and Liverpool met in the WSL. One of them, United's Julia Zigiotti, also became the match-winner after scoring the only goal of the match.

Sweden get injury boost as Björn and Angeldahl make squad for Lithuania playoff

Sweden is missing several key players in the upcoming World Cup playoff against Lithuania. But both Filippa Angeldahl and Nathalie Björn are in despite injury concerns. It is extremely pleasing, says Sweden's national team coach Tony Gustavsson.

Olsson and Kapocs fire Liverpool to Merseyside derby win over Everton

There was Swedish dominance in the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton in the Super League. Beata Olsson and Cornelia Kapocs both scored in the 2-0 victory.

Malmö FF Draws with Linköping in Damallsvenskan Match

The Damallsvenskan newcomer Malmö FF had to settle for a draw against bottom team Linköping. The crisis team from Östergötland saved a point via 1–1 at home. We're going down, says MFF's Tuva Skoog.

Rosengård Triumphs Over Kristianstad Amid Controversial Handball Incident

Rosengård is back on the winning track again after 0-4 against Hammarby a week ago. However, after escaping a penalty in the final seconds. It was not just one hand. It was two hands, says Kristianstad's Amy Sayer.

Häcken Faces Second Straight Loss in Women's League Struggles

Gold-tipped Häcken has got a catastrophic start to the women's top league. Away against Kristianstad, Hisingslaget suffered their second straight defeat. I don't enjoy the performance, said home-returner Elin Rubensson.

AIK stays on: "Had so damn much fun"

AIK remains in the women's top division. It is clear since the football team managed to turn around a 0-1 deficit from the first meeting with Umeå IK to a 2-1 victory. I had so damn fun today, says Adelisa Grabus in Viaplay after the win.

Advantage Umeå - the captain decided

Important AIK points – and BP secured the contract

AIK puts pressure on Örebro in the women's top division relegation battle. At the same time, BP can already look forward to playing in the top division even next season.

Victory for AIK – hope for a new contract remains

The hope of playing in women's top division football even in 2025 lives on for AIK. The Solna club beat Växjö 3–1 away and now lies in a qualifying spot with two matches left to play.

Örebro wins the bottom battle – takes three points

KIF Örebro took three important points in the relegation battle by turning the game around and winning over Damallsvenskan's bottom team Trelleborg with 3–2. Extremely important points considering AIK is breathing down our neck, says match hero Maja Bodin.

AIK's important win: "Now we just drive on"

AIK made sure to tighten up at the bottom of the women's premier league through a 1-0 win over Linköping. We're doing a lot of things very well, says goal scorer Beata Olsson.