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⚽ How safe and welcoming is the matchday experience for women?

Our latest feature explores the Safer Stadiums initiative with insights from Hannah Kumari on improving safety, inclusion and representation for women attending men's football matches.

@NorthumbriaUni @lborouniversity @WeAreTheFSA #FootballBusiness #WomenInFootball #SaferStadiums

https://t.co/lzPcVgtA7n

[The FSA @WeAreTheFSA]

We’re giving our support this weekend to a charity football match celebrating legends of the women’s game with all funds raised going to @samaritans

📍 Peckham Town (SE21 7EU)
⏰ 2pm KO (Doors from 12:30)
🪩 Afterparty with Baller FC

Tickets: https://t.co/fQUDp0vSPq

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎! 𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆!

Just a bit of advice before you set off on your travels to Mexico City.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨
You do not need a visa to enter Mexico by air.

If arriving by land, you must complete the below form either before or when you arrive at the border. Before is easier for getting this processed quickly. https://t.co/IIu2M2Flk0

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Should you lose your passport in Mexico, you will have to apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD), unfortunately this would mean you cannot return to the USA for any future rounds, so keep an eye on it!

𝐕𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬
Vapes are illegal here, even taking them into the country. You cannot use them anywhere.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 - 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
The British Embassy for Mexico is based in Mexico City, and will be where we hold our Fans’ Embassy, should we play there.

Please see their travel advice @UKinMexico

https://t.co/yrraEc52UO

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

The Fans’ Embassy is open outside the Georgia World Congress Centre. Issue 203 of the Free Lions is here to collect.

We will not be taking any to Mexico, should we qualify!

We will be here for a couple of hours. COME ON ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

https://t.co/vV7ycMoEti

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

... World Cup Diary, Day 16. Plus the importance of @WeAreTheFSA presence in NYC; Dumfries showing his class v Tunisia and what that could mean to Alexander-Arnold at Real; branding issues; and what Christiansen learned at Leeds. 2/2 @WorldSoccerMag
https://t.co/PjDzoIrVi5

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

England in Atlanta. @WeAreTheFSA already present. Free Lions. #ENG

[Tom Garry @TomJGarry]

Forest Green Rovers have disbanded their women’s team for the 2026-27 season so that they can “concentrate their resources” on trying to return their men’s team to the English Football League. Their women's team only lost one league match last season.
https://t.co/tpzeTh9f52

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

📍Fans’ Embassy

We will be located near to the stadium, outside the Georgia World Congress Centre near Georgia International Plaza and the transportation terminal. 285 Andrew Young International Blvd.

Once we get there we may update with an even more precise location.

We’ll be there from midday-5pm today.

Free Lions 203 available to collect. [phone] if you need any help.

[The FSA @WeAreTheFSA]

PGMO has a new identity – Pro Ref (@prorefofficial) – which underpins a number of changes to officiating in the English game including a new Professional Referee Group covering the Premier League and Championship. More below.

🔗 https://t.co/L34fjO5ZYD

[Pro Ref @prorefofficial]

The start of a new chapter for refereeing in the professional game in England.

We’re proud to announce a series of significant changes that will help shape the future of officiating from the 2026/27 season.

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

Atlanta!! Free Lions 203 is ready to download ahead of Wednesday’s game.

We are finalising exactly where we will be located in Atlanta to hand out the hard copies, will let you know ASAP.

We don’t have any previous editions with us.

https://t.co/ekHrCYThYI

[The FSA @WeAreTheFSA]

If you're out in the US for the World Cup give our @WeAreFreeLions team a follow 👇

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

⚾️England fans heading to Atlanta⚾️

The @Braves have provided us with heavily discounted tickets for the Baseball on Wednesday night. With England kicking off at midday, and the baseball starting at 7:15pm, there is the opportunity for a double header. https://t.co/qigxpNp2SX

A discount of 33% has been offered to England fans, which is also available on Tuesday and Thursday.

In the link below you can find some hotel deals, travel options to the stadium and then to the Baseball, you can purchase the Atlanta Braves tickets though this link too.

https://t.co/kvuPXSAGtV

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

The New Jersey edition.

On to Atlanta.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

10,000 ticket-holding England fans flying in to NY/NJ for Panama game (plus loads of locals in England shirts). Cost of train, cab, bus, parking crazy. Tickets £2k atm. Logistics would be even harder without vital liaison work of @WeAreTheFSA 🙌 + kudos to helpful UK consulate 🙌

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

⚽️ 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐯 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
🏟️𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤/𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦
📍𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲
🗓️𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟕, 𝟏𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐎 (𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥)

🎵Let’s hear it for New York…(sorry). Welcome to New York and New Jersey everyone.

Some info ahead of the game on Saturday.

𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐔𝐌
🚝$98 train tickets still on sale from multiple locations across NYC and NJ. There is a lot of options, so take a look at this site for what suits you best. https://t.co/e7JmibHdCa

You will be given a boarding group and a wristband that you must keep for your return journey. Last train roughly 3 hours after the game.

🚎The $20 bus service from Manhattan is almost sold out. Upon the last look, there was only available buses from Midtown North in Manhattan to the stadium.

There may be a wait after the game for buses to complete their shuttle.

🚙If you are driving, parking is available from $225 at the stadium. We saw in Dallas and Boston that there were some unofficial parking spots available near the stadium for cheaper, but there is little guarantee of that here so you need a back up plan.

Much of the surrounding areas are not walkable.

🚕Rideshare options are obviously available but will likely be expensive both before and particularly after the game. Drop off and pick up is located at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment.

Uber shuttle is $49 returning from the stadium, booked through Uber app.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐔𝐌
The stadium is mostly open air in the seating areas.

🕑Opens at 14:00
🎒Clear bag policy 12” x 6” x 12”, non-clear 4.5” x 6.5” allowed. Bag storage available, $25
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Flags 2x1.5m allowed. Anything larger needs approval by 17:00 today. Let us know if you need the link.
✅Powerbanks, suncream (tube)
❌Vapes, umbrellas, camera bags
💧590ml clear water bottle allowed, lids may be removed. Free water available inside
🎟️Ticket resolution centres at the stadium. ESTC matchday contact [phone]
🛂Passport needed to buy alcohol

𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆
It’s New York and New Jersey so you won’t exactly struggle, enjoy the pizza and hot dogs, but here are some recommendations.

Our Fans’ Embassy will be at Central Park Tavern from midday tomorrow til 5pm, and you are welcome to join, the football will be on, it’s close to Central Park.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧
• Central Park Tavern
• Football Factory at Legends
• Smithfield Hall
• Peter Dillon’s
• The Soccer Republic at McHale’s
• Carragher’s
• Tailor Public House
• Jack Doyle’s
• Lady Wildes

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐲𝐧
• Banter Bar
• McMahon’s Public House
• Highbury Pub
• Radegast Hall & Biergarten
• Soccer Tavern
• Paddy’s of Park Slope

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲
• Green Rock (Hoboken)
• Mulligan’s (Hoboken)
• Departed Soles Brewing Co. (Jersey City)
• Corkscrew Bar & Grill (Jersey City)
• O’Leary’s Publik House (Jersey City)
• Varitage Brew Works (Bloomfield)

𝐀𝐭/𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦
• Redds
• American Dream - a huge mall with loads of bars and restaurants, opens around 11am and is a good option for after the game too.

𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐒’ 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐘
Our Fans’ Embassy will be located at the Central Park Tavern on West 57th Street near Central Park on Friday, midday-5pm. On Saturday we will be at American Dream. Exact location and timings to follow.

Free Lions 202 available to collect.

If you need any help whatsoever, [phone], 24/7 help.

[BBC 5 Live Sport @5liveSport]

"We made it clear from the beginning we wanted this to be a World Cup for everyone." 🗣️

New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on ticket prices, travel costs and the fight for fan affordability at this World Cup.

#FIFAWorldCup

[EFL @EFL]

🔜 Coming up today!

🔗 https://t.co/0CKKCbqYzH

#EFL | #EFLFixtureReleaseDay

[The FSA @WeAreTheFSA]

Will the EU ban dynamic pricing ahead of the 2030 World Cup? It could happen.

https://t.co/bkqFIAgMoU

[The FSA @WeAreTheFSA]

Football Supporters Europe have called on the EU to ban dynamic pricing, as the law is reviewed next month.

Be great to see dynamic pricing banned at the 2030 World Cup to try and stop FIFA's price gouging.

https://t.co/bkqFIAgMoU

[Roker Report @RokerReport]

Sunderland MUST get the pricing of Europa League ticketing right and, unlike other Premier League clubs last season, ensure that it doesn’t leave a sour taste in the mouths of our supporters.

⬇️ READ MORE ⬇️

https://t.co/PNITdzEbi0