Liverpool Women have reached an agreement for the signing of Vivien Endemann upon the expiry of her contract at VfL Wolfsburg. The 24-year-old forward will officially join the Reds on July 1, following three seasons with the German club, which is absolutely brilliant business.

Endemann has been capped 17 times by Germany at senior level to date and won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Her goals tally for Wolfsburg is currently in the thirties with several strikes coming in the Women’s Champions League.

Part of Team That Lifted German Cup

Endemann was part of the Wolfsburg team that lifted the German cup in 2023/24 which demonstrates her winning mentality at the highest level. The forward had previously spent two years with SGS Essen before her successful spell at Wolfsburg.

She also represented TV Jahn Delmenhorst and SV Meppen earlier in her career. Endemann helped Meppen earn promotion to the Frauen Bundesliga in 2019/20 which showcases her ability to perform in different environments and situations throughout her development.

Strong Addition to Liverpool Attack

The signing represents a major coup for Liverpool Women as they continue building their squad for next season. Endemann brings Champions League experience and international pedigree which will be invaluable for Matt Beard’s side as they push for silverware.

Her goalscoring record at Wolfsburg speaks for itself with the German forward proving she can deliver at the elite level consistently. Liverpool fans will be excited to see Endemann in action when she arrives on July 1 which promises to strengthen their attacking options significantly.

The free transfer also represents smart business from Liverpool who have secured a quality international forward without paying a fee which is frankly excellent recruitment in the current market where experienced players command premium prices.

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Charlton Women have sold over 2000 tickets for Sunday’s massive FA Cup quarter final against Liverpool, making it the biggest crowd for a women’s game at The Valley in over 20 years. The record-breaking attendance will make this one of the most exciting matches in the club’s recent history.

There will be more than just a match going on for fans on the day, as the Fanzone will be open with even more on offer than usual. Being Easter Sunday, there will be plenty of Easter themed fun and games for all the family to get involved in, including free Easter eggs for the first 500 under 18s.

Carla Humphrey Q&A and Signing Session

Fans will also get the chance to meet Charlton Athletic Women’s player Carla Humphrey, who will be taking part in a Q&A and signing session in the Fanzone pregame. This is a brilliant opportunity for supporters to interact with one of the club’s star players ahead of such a crucial fixture.

The FA Cup quarter final represents a huge opportunity for Charlton to reach the semi finals and potentially book a place at Wembley. Liverpool will provide stern opposition, but the record attendance should give the Addicks a massive boost.

Tickets Still Available for Historic Match

Supporters can still purchase tickets for the game, with both standard and premium tickets available after the initial premium tickets sold out. The fact that premium tickets have already gone shows just how much excitement there is around this fixture.

This is exactly the kind of occasion that can help grow the women’s game, with a huge crowd creating an incredible atmosphere at The Valley. Charlton supporters have a chance to be part of history on Easter Sunday.

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Liverpool midfielder Zara Shaw has hit another milestone in her recovery from injury after appearing for the club’s U21s side on Wednesday afternoon. The 18-year-old played the opening 45 minutes against Sheffield United in Kirkby, marking her return to the pitch nearly a year on from sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury while representing England U19s.

The Scouse midfielder rose through the Reds’ academy system to sign her first professional contract last August, despite being sidelined with a devastating knee injury. To date, she has appeared nine times for Liverpool’s senior team and scored one goal before her layoff.

Long Road Back From Devastating Injury

ACL injuries remain one of the most challenging setbacks in football, typically requiring nine to twelve months of rehabilitation before players can return to competitive action.

Shaw’s return to the pitch represents a huge step forward in her recovery, though the decision to limit her to 45 minutes shows Liverpool are taking a sensible, cautious approach with their young talent.

The 18-year-old will be desperate to force her way back into Gareth Taylor’s first team plans as quickly as possible, but rushing her return could prove disastrous. Liverpool have been extremely careful with Shaw’s rehabilitation, and this U21s appearance is clearly designed to build match fitness gradually.

Critical Period for Liverpool Women

Shaw’s potential return to the senior squad comes at a crucial time for Liverpool, who are currently battling to avoid the relegation playoff at the bottom of the WSL table. The Reds finally recorded their first league win of the season in January, but remain in a precarious position.

Having Shaw available again would provide a significant boost to Taylor’s midfield options during the run-in.

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