Arsenal women roundup: Emirates screening, England call-ups and awards | OneFootball

As Arsenal Women prepare for their historic UEFA Women’s Champions League Final against Barcelona, the club has announced a special Emirates Stadium screening for fans unable to travel to Lisbon.

Meanwhile, five Gunners have been called up to the England squad ahead of the summer’s UEFA Women’s Euros, and Mariona Caldentey has capped a remarkable first season in north London by winning WSL Player of the Year.

Arsenal to screen Women’s Champions League Final at the Emirates [Arsenal]

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Arsenal will host a screening of the UWCL Final between Arsenal Women and Barcelona on Saturday, 24 May inside Club Level at the Emirates Stadium.

With high travel costs limiting fan attendance in Lisbon, the club is offering tickets at £10 to allow supporters to watch together.

England call ups

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Meanwhile, Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly, and Michelle Agyemang were named in the England squad ahead of the Euros.

Injured defender Lotte Wubben-Moy was omitted, with Sarina Wiegman citing competition and her lack of recent game time.

Mariona Caldentey named WSL Player of the Year

Mariona Caldentey has been crowned Barclays WSL Player of the Year after an outstanding debut season with Arsenal, scoring nine goals and providing five assists.

The Spanish forward also received Arsenal’s Mastercard Player of the Season award ahead of the 4–3 win over Manchester United.

Mariona said, “I’m super happy because I really enjoyed my first season here. Everyone helped me.”

She beat strong competition, including from teammate Alessia Russo, who won the Golden Boot and FWA Player of the Year, and nominees from Chelsea, Brighton, Man City, Man United, Liverpool, and West Ham.