About Nancy Gillen
Nancy is GiveMeSport Women’s Content Coordinator, with five years of experience writing about multiple sports, but particularly football, tennis and the Olympics. She is very passionate about promoting women's sport and elevating the stories of female athletes. She started her career at insidethegames.biz, travelling the world to report on events such as the World Boxing Championships, European Games and Pan-American Games. She joined GMSw in 2021, covering the Women’s Super League, Euro 2022, Wimbledon, the Commonwealth Games and more during this time. Nancy has been an expert voice on women’s sport on BBC World Service, BBC Radio London and Al Jazeera, and was selected for the 12-person judging panel for the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. She is often found praying that Arsenal win the Premier League and/or WSL.
Monica Seles: 'The greatest female tennis player ever' who was stabbed on court
Monica Seles was stabbed on court when she was just 19 years old, extinguishing a blossoming career.
Fara Williams predicts Women's Super League title winner ahead of groundbreaking season
Football legend Fara Williams has given her predictions for the upcoming Women's Super League campaign.
Ranking the Women’s Super League’s 11 best goalscorers of all time, ft Kerr, Miedema, Mead
A number of world class strikers have competed in the Women's Super League since 2011, but who is the best?
Every Ballon D’or Féminin nomination’s chance of winning (from worst to best)
GiveMeSport ranks the 30 Ballon D’or Féminin nominees in order of likeliness to win the prestigious accolade.
Megan Rapinoe’s 11 most iconic moments after playing last match for USWNT
US star Megan Rapinoe has played her last game for her country after an iconic career.
The most valuable squads in women's football ranked, ft Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United
The most valuable squads in women's football have been ranked.
Every Women’s Super League team’s best player for the 2023/24 season
The 2023/24 Women's Super League season is just around the corner, but who is the best player on each of the 12 teams participating?
US college soccer player Zoey Mahoney scores bizarre goal from flip throw-in
Drake University's Zoey Mahoney has made headlines after scoring an astonishing goal from a flip throw-in.
Ranking The Best 23 Signings Made in the 2023/24 Women’s Super League Transfer Window
Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 Women's Super League transfer window, GiveMeSport ranks the best 23 signings made over the summer.
The best team of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, ft Mary Earps and Aitana Bonmati
GiveMeSport picks the team of the tournament from the 2023 Women's World Cup.
US star Megan Rapinoe hits back at Women's World Cup criticism
Megan Rapinoe has responded to the criticism the US received after the country's round of 16 exit at the Women's World Cup.
The 11 most iconic moments at the 2023 Women’s World Cup
After a brilliant 2023 Women's World Cup, GiveMeSport picks the most iconic moments from the tournament.
Spanish Football Federation President criticised for kissing player at Women's World Cup
Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales has been heavily criticised for his inappropriate behaviour at the Women's World Cup final.
Video emerges of Australia star moving foam spray before free-kick at Women's World Cup
Alanna Kennedy attempted to move the location of a free-kick during Australia's quarter-final encounter against France at the Women's World Cup.
Who are the contenders for the Women’s World Cup Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards?
The recipients of the 2023 Women's World Cup individual accolades will soon be determined.
Alex Scott 'loses her cool' during Football Focus as England score at Women's World Cup
Alex Scott couldn't help herself as England scored at the Women's World Cup during a live broadcast of Football Focus.
Plane passengers celebrating Australia's dramatic Women's World Cup win go viral
Passengers on a plane were among those celebrating Australia's dramatic victory in the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
US star Alex Morgan responds to controversial social media post at Women’s World Cup
Alex Morgan was asked about the USWNT's controversial social media post in a press conference before her country's round of 16 match against Sweden.
BBC release statement after presenter slammed for Barbie comment to female cricketer
BBC cricket presenter Chris Hughes is in hot water after an interview with The Hundred star Maitlan Brown.
Ian Wright's emotional call with Bunny Shaw as Jamaica reach Women's World Cup knockouts
Ian Wright and Bunny Shaw had an emotional conversation after Jamaica reached the Women's World Cup round of 16.