AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage Takes Shape Amid Transfer Talks

The upcoming AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26 is set to showcase East Bengal and Stallion Laguna FC as both teams secured their spots in the group stage. East Bengal qualified with a draw against Kitchee, while Stallion Laguna advanced as the best runner-up.

In international action, the India U17 Women clinched the 2025 SAFF Championship title despite a final defeat to Bangladesh.

On the club front, Chelsea is in advanced talks to sign USWNT's Alyssa Thompson from Angel City, who missed an NWSL game amid these transfer links. Manchester United Women are preparing for their Champions League campaign with logistics adjusted for their travel to Sweden.

Meanwhile, the Women’s Super League announced new developments ahead of the 2025-26 season, promising an exciting competition.

Elsewhere, the Kenya Police Bullets are set to represent Kenya in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, underscoring the growing prominence of women's soccer across regions.