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Aston Villa secure Japan international shot-stopper Akane Okuma in WSL transfer

July 21, 2026grace

Aston Villa have secured the signing of Japanese goalkeeper Akane Okuma, pending the necessary visa documentation. The 21-year-old moves to the Women’s Super League team from INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan, where she had been playing since 2024. Okuma launched her professional journey at JEF United Chiba. Having played for Japan’s youth sides, she was […]

Everton skipper Megan Finnigan agrees to one-year WSL contract extension

July 14, 2026grace

Megan Finnigan, the captain of Everton, has agreed a one-year extension to remain with the Women’s Super League outfit. Thanks to the new deal, the 28-year-old will soon mark a full 20 years at the club, a spell that includes her formation in Everton’s academy. The central defender missed the entire previous campaign with an […]