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Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Several players are back in the national team. One is included for the first time.
Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Fell in the Swedish encounter – after Blackstenius' post hit

It was set up for a real Swedish encounter in English football on Saturday – but when Arsenal, with coach Jonas Eidevall, and Chelsea fielded their starting lineups, only Johanna Rytting Kaneryd in the away team was present from the blue-yellow. On the Chelsea bench were Zecira Musovic and Nathalie Björn, the latter of whom was substituted in with just minutes left to play.
Fell in the Swedish encounter – after Blackstenius' post hit

Champions' Shock Defeat - City Won the Premiere

Barcelona is the top favourite to win a third consecutive Champions League title. Then the Catalan giant club received a slap in the face – Manchester City won the premiere with 2–0 at home.
Champions' Shock Defeat - City Won the Premiere

Guide: Ahead of the Women's Champions League

Barcelona is chasing a third straight and Hammarby makes its debut in a Swedish-packed edition of the Champions League. Here is the guide ahead of this year's tournament.
Guide: Ahead of the Women's Champions League

Arsenal showed class - ran over Häcken

Hammarby will not be joined by Häcken in the group stage of the Champions League. Arsenal in Borehamwood was something other than Arsenal on Hisingen.
Arsenal showed class - ran over Häcken

Kafaji involved when Arsenal avoided new slump

The criticism of Jonas Eidevall will likely continue after Arsenal's league premiere. But the big blunder was avoided – thanks to Rosa Kafaji.
Kafaji involved when Arsenal avoided new slump

Rytting Kaneryd behind the win – sank Aston Villa

The club has won the last four seasons. But Chelsea wants more.
Rytting Kaneryd behind the win – sank Aston Villa

Arsenal's Draw: New Home Arena

Women's football in England is growing rapidly. For Arsenal's part, it means, for example, that the women's team has now got the same main arena as the men's team.
Arsenal's Draw: New Home Arena

Häcken's Sensation - Beat Arsenal

Right in the middle of the Arsenal press, the winning goal came. Suddenly, Tabitha Tindell was completely free on the right flank and scored 1-0 for Häcken.
Häcken's Sensation - Beat Arsenal

Kafaji: "I've shared small secrets"

Rosa Kafaji left Häcken for Arsenal just a month ago. Now she's back to face her old club team in the Champions League.
Kafaji: "I've shared small secrets"

Newly Built Häcken Wants to Shake Arsenal

Häcken has rebuilt half the team since the last Champions League game. But the self-confidence remains in the squad, notes new acquisition Paulina Nyström.
Newly Built Häcken Wants to Shake Arsenal

Nightmare draw for Swedish CL teams

Both Hammarby and Häcken got a nightmare draw in the qualifying round of the women's Champions League. Häcken will face "Swedish club" Arsenal and Hammarby will take on Benfica.
Nightmare draw for Swedish CL teams

National Team Star Signs with Arsenal: "Fantastic"

From Häcken to Arsenal. The Swedish national team player Rosa Kafaji is moving to the English giant club.
National Team Star Signs with Arsenal: "Fantastic"

Sweden misses direct spot to European Championship: "Just emptiness"

It will be a nervous autumn for the Swedish women's football team. After 0-0 at home against England, Sweden is forced to play a playoff for a spot in the European Championship next year.
Sweden misses direct spot to European Championship: "Just emptiness"

This is how Sweden starts in the decisive match

On Friday, the stars rested. Tonight, they are back as expected in Sweden's starting eleven.
This is how Sweden starts in the decisive match

Everything ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying decider

A win sends Sweden to the European Championship. Otherwise, an uncertain playoff awaits the Swedish women's football team.
Everything ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying decider

Swedish winger – Ijeh from start

The Milan striker Evelyn Ijeh is one of several surprising names in Sweden's starting eleven in tonight's European Championship qualifying match against France in Dijon. The 22-year-old will thus make his A-national team debut.
Swedish winger – Ijeh from start

Now the European Championship qualifying is to be decided for the Swedes

Save players who risk suspension in the European Championship qualifying decider? Or give key players, who haven't played a match in a long time, playing time? National team captain Peter Gerhardsson has a few things to consider ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying match against France. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Now the European Championship qualifying is to be decided for the Swedes

To Secure a European Championship Spot Without Being in Match Form

Two crucial European Championship qualifying matches await Sweden's women's national team. However, the majority of the players are not in match form.
To Secure a European Championship Spot Without Being in Match Form

The Threat to Sweden: Stars Risk Being Suspended

A completely decisive match against England – then six Swedish stars risk being suspended. In the European Championship qualifier, just two warnings lead to the player missing the next match.
The Threat to Sweden: Stars Risk Being Suspended

Rubensson: "My body was like a machine back then"

Last year, she was named Sweden's best female football player. This year, Elin Rubensson has had her season disrupted by minor injuries.
Rubensson: "My body was like a machine back then"

Goals by national team duo - ran over bottom team

Two national team players showed goal form when Häcken ran over Trelleborg with 7–0 in the women's Allsvenskan football on Friday evening. Rosa Kafaji made it 2–0 for Häcken, and 17-year-old talent Felicia Schröder became a two-goal scorer after first setting 3–0 and in the final stage of the match making it 7–0 from the penalty spot against the bottom team.
Goals by national team duo - ran over bottom team

Wangerheim's Cannon Goal – Trend Break for Hammarby

30 seconds – then Ellen Wangerheim struck. A goal that gave Hammarby a turnaround in the women's premier league.
Wangerheim's Cannon Goal – Trend Break for Hammarby

Bergström saved a late point for Häcken

Häcken looked like they were heading for a loss against Kristianstad. But on added time, Alice Bergström thundered in 2–2 from distance.
Bergström saved a late point for Häcken
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