Champions Man City begin WSL title defence at home to Birmingham

MANCHESTER, England, July 30 : Women's Super League champions Manchester City will launch their title defence on September 6 at home to Birmingham City, who won the 2025-26 WSL2 title to secure promotion, the WSL said on Thursday.The expanded 14-team top flight kicks off on September 4.• Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Ale

Nigeria’s Super Falcons kick off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence against debutants Malawi. Coach Justin Madugu targets victory.

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez opened her title defence with a first-round victory at the D.C. Open on Monday.

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez begins title defence with first-round win at D.C. Open  Toronto Star