CLARE MCEWEN
Women’s football historian, author, and journalist
I write about women’s football: the history that was buried, the game as it is now, and everything in between. Author of She Can Kick It, the first book to tell the global story of the history of the women’s game.
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History deep dives, essays on the modern game, and notes from the touchline and press box. One longer piece a week, free to subscribers.
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THE ARCHIVE
Pocket history PDFs
Short, standalone PDFs on specific moments in women’s football history
Issue 01: The 1921 Ban as Cultural Erasure
The Book
She Can Kick It: The History of Women’s Football Across the World
The first book to tell the global story of the women’s game across countries, eras, and the players and movements that built the sport. Published December 2024.
PAST · PRESENT · FUTURE
Past
Women’s football isn’t new – it was hidden. This is the history of a game that endured without support for decades.
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Present
Crowds and bigger deals don’t automatically mean safety and security. Growth isn’t always progress.
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Future
Momentum is real, but it doesn’t determine direction. The future will be shaped by choices – not just growth.
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For parents and coaches
Girls & Football
Printable resources, journals, and activity books designed for girls who love football — because most things in football are still made with boys in mind.
Press & Media
On air
In print
Clare is Managing Editor of The New Women’s Sport Magazine