This volume draws upon social science and historical approaches to provide insights into the world of women’s football and female fans. It gives an in-depth a

The groundbreaking story of the National Women’s Football League, and the players whose spirit, rivalries, and tenacity changed the legacy of women’s sports

Women's football is the fastest growing participation sport in both the UK and across the world, and the 2015 Women's World Cup was the biggest tournament the s

Why do women follow sports? What can female fandom tell us about gender relations in sport? This book explores these questions by bringing together the varied s

Women's football is the fastest growing international sport for women and Women on the Ball is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the women's gam