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Charlotte Harpur @charpur.bsky.social · Jul 27
Good morning,

Grab a cuppa and read these messages. They'll make you laugh and cry.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
To the Lionesses with love… from Ten Hag, Hodgkinson, Renard and those who know them best
Parents, siblings, partners, coaches, team-mates and stars of other sports send personal messages as England prepare for the Euro 2025 final
www.nytimes.com
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theathleticfc.bsky.social
Manchester United have qualified for the league phase of the Women’s Champions League after overturning a first-leg deficit with Thursday’s victory over Brann.

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September 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
charpur.bsky.social
Inside the deal of Alyssa Thompson's move from Angel City to Chelsea.

With @melanieanzidei.bsky.social &@tamerra-griffin.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Inside Alyssa Thompson’s move to Chelsea: Tearful goodbyes, late nights and customary pizza
The transfer of the USWNT forward from Angel City to Chelsea came together with 30 minutes to spare
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
charpur.bsky.social
Andre Gullord, owner of Torshov Sport, told @theathleticfc.bsky.social Man Utd bought between 13 to 15 pairs of boots costing between £230 and £250 and 20 pairs of shin pads costing around £25 to £30.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Man Utd Women players’ boots lost before CL defeat; ‘They bought 15 pairs in our shop’
United were beaten 1-0 by Brann in the competition's third qualifying round, with Ingrid Stenevik scoring the only goal of the game.
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Manchester United were defeated 1-0 by Brann in the Women’s Champions League third qualifying round on Thursday after some of the squad’s football boots were lost on the way to Norway.

✍️ @charpur.bsky.social and @samjoseph17.bsky.social
Man Utd Women players’ boots lost in transit before Champions League defeat
United were beaten 1-0 by Brann in the competition's third qualifying round, with Ingrid Stenevik scoring the only goal of the game.
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
charpur.bsky.social
Grace Clinton announces departure from Man Utd ahead of City move.

“The next step is about growth. I want to continue to develop and learn.”

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Grace Clinton announces Manchester United departure as Manchester City move nears
England duo Clinton and Jess Park are set to swap clubs after City and United agreed to trade the midfielders
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
charpur.bsky.social
Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Angel City to sign #USWNT's Alyssa Thompson.

Transfer fee of just under £1m, five-year contract, medical completed.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social @david-ornstein.bsky.social @meganferinga.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
The United States international was the first overall pick in the 2023 NWSL draft, and has made 16 league appearances this season.
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
charpur.bsky.social
Jess Park & Grace Clinton to swap clubs after Man City and Man United agree to trade midfielders.

2 separate deals, both with transfer fees. Clinton's transfer fee higher than Park's so City to pay Utd net sum.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Manchester United, Manchester City agree Jess Park, Grace Clinton deals
Both Park and Clinton were part of England's European Championship-winning squad this summer.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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theathleticfc.bsky.social
Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala is set to sign for Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal.

More from @charpur.bsky.social & @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social
Bay FC’s Asisat Oshoala set for move to Saudi club Al Hilal
The Nigeria international joined Bay FC last year ahead of its debut NWSL season after spending five years with Barcelona.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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socobhampod.bsky.social
𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨

It's here and it's quite massive.

@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social with...

🔁 All the deadline day drama
📺 Minimal VAR chat
🏆 WSL season preview w/ @charpur.bsky.social
🦁 Lionesses legend Lucy Bronze

#CFC pod.fo/e/323986
Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Jackson and Nkunku out, Garnacho in, Sterling stays - and so does George
It's not physically possible for deadline day to be dull, this is Chelsea lads... Matt Davies-Adams has got a slightly delirious and sleep deprived Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher alongside him to tr...
pod.fo
September 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Manchester United are in talks with Manchester City over a move for Jess Park while City hold an interest in a separate deal for England team-mate Grace Clinton.

Full story from @charpur.bsky.social ⤵️
Manchester United in talks over Jess Park move amid Manchester City interest in Grace Clinton
Both Park and Clinton were part of England's European Championship-winning squad this summer.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
meganferinga.bsky.social
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Fee likely to break the $1million mark. @charpur.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
Thompson (excused absence) has not been included in Angel City's squad to face Bay FC on Monday.
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign United States international Alyssa Thompson from Angel City.

More from @charpur.bsky.social & @meganferinga.bsky.social
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
Thompson (excused absence) has not been included in Angel City's squad to face Bay FC on Monday.
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Liverpool Women have named Gareth Taylor as their new head coach.

Full story from @charpur.bsky.social and @meganferinga.bsky.social ⬇️
Liverpool Women appoint Gareth Taylor as new head coach
The former Manchester City coach is the permanent replacement for Matt Beard who was sacked in February.
www.nytimes.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
charpur.bsky.social
Inside the last 48 hours of the #Lionesses #Euro2025 celebrations.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
Sarina Wiegman, Burna Boy and how England celebrated becoming proper football royalty (again)
The story of how the Lionesses celebrated winning the Euros - ending with a huge party outside Buckingham Palace
www.nytimes.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Sarina Wiegman x Burna Boy

The duo we didn't know we needed... 😅

🎥 @charpur.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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theathleticfc.bsky.social
Resilience defines this England team. There's an inner confidence, something intangible that cannot be explained.

In the Euro 2025 final, they were fearless & showed their whole is greater than the sum of their parts.

This is the inside story of their success.

📝 @charpur.bsky.social
Inside the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win: Tough talks, a ‘new England’ and Wiegman’s toiletry-bag message
England retained the European Championship trophy with victory over Spain. This is the story of their triumphant tournament
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
totallyshow.bsky.social
🚨BRAND NEW POD!🚨

What a day for a pod with @acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, Natalie Gedra, @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social & @charpur.bsky.social!

🏆The Lionesses go back-to-back!
🌳Gibbs-White staying
🔴Isak going?
🤝Robbie Keane & Morrissey

pod.fo/e/30409c
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: England are European champions again. Plus Gibbs-White stays, Isak goes?
Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Natalie Gedra, Matt Davies-Adams and Charlotte Harpur reflect on the incredible Lionesses retaining the European Championship.With their backs against the wall for...
pod.fo
July 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
▪️ Wiegman's reframing from title defence to 'new England'
▪️ 'Hard' conversations and the importance of body language
▪️ Subs' separate WhatsApp group
▪️ Players' families' Friday night pub crawl

The inside story of England's triumphant Euro 2025 campaign.

✍️ @charpur.bsky.social
Inside the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win: Wiegman’s ‘new England’ mantra, ‘hard’ talks and… penalties
England retained the European Championship trophy with victory over Spain. This is the story of their triumphant tournament
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
charpur.bsky.social
Before the #Euro2025 semi-final against Italy and the final against Spain, Wiegman revealed a little toiletry bag to the #Lionesses squad.

It read: ‘B**ches get s*** done!’.

The inside read of Englands' tournament triumph.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
Inside the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win: Tough talks, a ‘new England’ and Wiegman’s toiletry-bag message
England retained the European Championship trophy with victory over Spain. This is the story of their triumphant tournament
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
charpur.bsky.social
The Q is can the #Lionesses do it on a rainy night in Basel?

@theathleticfc.bsky.social's live blog for #Euro2025 final has you covered.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
England vs Spain live updates: Euro 2025 final latest score and predictions as Jess Carter returns to line-up
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
This is a love letter to the Lionesses from those who know them, as the players prepare for the Euro 2025 final.

It features the story of the agent who screamed so loud in celebration of his player's goal that the police came knocking at his door.

@charpur.bsky.social @katiewhyatt.bsky.social
To the Lionesses with love… from Ten Hag, Hodgkinson, Renard and those who know them best
Parents, siblings, partners, coaches, team-mates and stars of other sports send personal messages as England prepare for the Euro 2025 final
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
charpur.bsky.social
Good morning,

Grab a cuppa and read these messages. They'll make you laugh and cry.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
To the Lionesses with love… from Ten Hag, Hodgkinson, Renard and those who know them best
Parents, siblings, partners, coaches, team-mates and stars of other sports send personal messages as England prepare for the Euro 2025 final
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Leah Williamson has quashed any concerns regarding her fitness ahead of the Euro 2025 final against Spain on Sunday, saying her ankle is “great”.

✍️ @charpur.bsky.social
Leah Williamson says her ankle feels ‘great’ ahead of Euros final: ‘We would play through absolutely anything’
The England captain was forced off at half-time of extra-time during the quarter-final win over Sweden after landing awkwardly on her ankle.
www.nytimes.com
July 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Sarina Wiegman has revealed James is still working her way back to fitness and she remains unsure whether the 23-year-old will be available to face Spain in Sunday’s showpiece.

✍️ @charpur.bsky.social
England to give Lauren James time to prove fitness for Euro 2025 final
James was forced off at half-time during Tuesday’s semi-final victory over Italy.
www.nytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Harpur
theathleticfc.bsky.social
Chloe Kelly “thrives in these moments”. “She loves them,” said Sarina Wiegman. “You can tell.”

Kelly had just scored England’s winning goal against Italy.

It has not been an easy few years for Kelly, who has shown resilience to become England’s confident, calm hero.

@charpur.bsky.social
Chloe Kelly: England’s confident, calm hero who ‘thrives’ in pressure moments
The player who scored the winning goal at Euro 2022 has now sent her country through to their third consecutive major tournament final
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM