Hannah Hampton picked up the WSL Golden Glove for the second year running at the Women’s Super League awards, and used the platform to say something that needed saying.

The Chelsea and England number one called out media coverage of female goalkeepers directly, arguing that mistakes are amplified while outstanding performances are routinely ignored. She is absolutely right, and the fact that she felt the need to say it publicly speaks volumes about where things still stand.

Hampton kept eight clean sheets across 19 WSL appearances this season and was named the best female goalkeeper at September’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, having starred in England’s Euro 2025 triumph with penalty shootout heroics that helped the Lionesses retain the European title. That is a career trajectory that deserves celebration at every turn.

What Hampton Actually Said

The Chelsea goalkeeper was pointed and deliberate in her criticism. She argued that when a female goalkeeper makes an error, video clips appear almost immediately to define their reputation, while the saves and performances that win games are largely passed over.

She called on goalkeepers to champion each other first, and on media companies to do better. Neither of those asks is unreasonable.

A Career That Has Never Been Short of Drama

Hampton’s journey to the top has not been straightforward. She was dropped from the England squad in 2022 and had to work her way back under Sarina Wiegman, who said in 2023 that Hampton had sorted out personal issues.

Mary Earps’s autobiography last November added another layer of noise around her name. Through all of it, Hampton has kept performing.

Praise for Charlton’s Sophie Whitehouse

Hampton also took time to highlight former Birmingham City teammate Sophie Whitehouse, who won the WSL2 Golden Glove at Charlton Athletic. She was emphatic that Whitehouse deserves far more recognition than she currently receives.

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Megan Walsh picked up the Save of the Season award at West Ham United Women’s end-of-season ceremony on Saturday evening, and nobody who saw the save in question would argue with the result for even a second.

The moment came against Chelsea earlier in the campaign. With the Blues appearing certain to score from close range, Walsh somehow found the reactions to push the effort away.

It was the kind of stop that makes you rewind the footage just to work out how she did it. Supporters backed it heavily in the online vote, and the replay on the big screen during the ceremony drew a response that said everything about how special the moment was.

Why Walsh Has Been So Important This Season

This award is not just about one save, as good as that save was. Walsh has been West Ham’s most reliable performer throughout what has been a challenging season for the club.

She kept them in matches they had no right to be in, produced important stops at crucial moments and brought a calmness and assurance between the posts that the team genuinely needed. Goalkeepers rarely get enough credit in women’s football and Walsh deserves a lot more of it.

Humble in Victory

After collecting her award, Walsh was quick to deflect credit toward her teammates, pointing out that goalkeepers always rely on the players in front of them. That kind of attitude is exactly why she is so well-regarded within the squad and among the fanbase.

Heading Into Next Season With Momentum

Walsh has firmly established herself as one of West Ham’s most trusted players. With the club expected to strengthen over the summer under Rita Guarino, having a goalkeeper of her quality already in place is a genuine foundation to build from.

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Manchester United Women ended their 2025/26 campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a result that summed up a season that promised more than it ultimately delivered.

Missing out on Champions League qualification stings, and it should, because this squad is capable of better.

Gabby George spoke to the club’s media after the final whistle and delivered exactly the kind of message supporters needed to hear. No excuses, no deflection, just honesty and a clear desire to raise the standard next season.

George Honest About a Difficult Afternoon

The veteran defender acknowledged United pushed hard for an equaliser that never arrived, pointing to chances that went begging rather than a lack of effort or intent.

The match was also complicated by injuries to full backs Anna Sandberg and Jayde Riviere, forcing a formation change to a back three mid-game. George was candid about how disruptive that was, but gave credit to the players who stepped in, with Fridolina Rolfo and Hanna Lundkvist both doing what was asked of them.

Comfortable in the Centre, Happy Anywhere

George played the full 90 minutes at centre back and made it clear that is a position she is entirely at home in, pointing to a decade of experience there. Her versatility is one of her biggest assets and Marc Skinner clearly values it. Ten defensive contributions in a single match tells you everything about how much she put in.

Eyes Already on Next Season

George was direct about what this squad wants. European football, Champions League spots, a step forward. The fact they came close this season without quite getting there should fuel the rebuild rather than define it. United are already linked with Spanish full back Andrea Medina, and the summer window cannot come soon enough.

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