When rising footballer Evie Rowland is loaned out to Arsenal, she arrives under a name that isn't hers-hiding the truth that she's really Evie Russo, younger sister of Lioness star Alessia Russo. Determined to carve her own path, Evie keeps her identity quiet, distancing herself from the shadow of her famous sibling. No one at Arsenal knows her secret. No one... except Kyra Cooney-Cross. Her ex. Their breakup was messy, unresolved, and far from forgotten. Now forced to train, travel, and play side by side, Evie and Kyra are anything but civil. Tension crackles between them-raw, unfinished, and laced with everything left unsaid. With old wounds, buried truths, and the weight of family ties hanging over them, Evie must decide: will she keep running from her past-or face the one person who once knew her better than anyone? And maybe... still does.

Hayley knight had a love for soccer, it was what she lived and breathed. As a young teen, she dreamed of playing for the USA but after an accident, she didn't think she could ever play again. With soulmates and new friends, Hayley tries to rediscover herself and her dream of playing professionally.

Sometimes to feel comfortable, one must experience a little discomfort and for Eva Valtersen, that was exactly what she needed. After being recruited in the Summer of 2021, the 21-year-old Norwegian midfielder decided to leave the comfort of her home country and make the move to her dream club in England, Manchester City. At City, Eva soon settles, finding new routines and traditions that fit around the noise in her head, and hurt in her heart. Through newfound friendships with Hayley Raso, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh, as well as frequent international breaks and tournaments with her best friends, Ingrid Engen, Guro Reiten, and Frida Maanum, Eva finds her supposed peace. That is until a derby match between the two Manchester teams rocks her newfound comfort. After the unexpected meeting with Ona Batlle, her world changes. Her mind changes. Ona brings out something in Eva that she thought was never possible: peace. In the mean time, Eva is there for Ingrid, while she is developing her own romance with the Spanish centre back, Mapi Leon, as she lives her life in Barcelona. Throughout all of this, Eva's brain continues to tick. Why did she consider her intrusive thoughts to be calming? Why was this all happening to her brain? And how come Ona was the only person who could make her feel better again? This Is Me Trying is a story about love, forgiveness and mental health, representing how the mind can truely affect the heart. The Story of Eva Valtersen in the Swiftly Pitched series

After Emilia Cortes just upped and left her old club, she joins FC Barcelona Femení in hope for a fresh start. However, things seem to be even worse than before when one of her new teammates, the one and only Mapi León, seems to have it out for her. Nevertheless, she can't help to feel drawn to her... Mapi on the other hand has been frustrated with life on and off the pitch after her (ex-)girlfriend and best friend both joined other clubs. She's become the known "player" of the group, with a new girl every week, however her life as a player on the pitch is not going great. After a rocky start, Emilia and Mapi seem to be growing closer, but both of their pasts are catching up to them...

13 Hours 13 Hours changed my life 13 Hours destroyed me 13 Hours erased a part of me Those 13 Hours will forever haunt me, my family, and my spouse

Valentine Dahlberg is a Swedish prodigy. After playing for English side Manchester City, during two covid-stricken seasons, she knew it was time for the next step in her career. After a disappointing penalty shootout at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, when European giants Lyon offer her a contract for the 2021/2022 season, Val instantly took up the opportunity. Despite not knowing a word of French, she left Manchester, the place she had grown to call home, and took a risk, moving across Europe, to begin at a new club. At Lyon, the usually lovable Val, clashes with one of her new teammates. At first, their disagreements reflect onto the game, with their performances being less than decent. But when they find out that they undoubtedly have a midfield connection on the pitch, they must put aside their grudges and work together in order to benefit the team. What will come out of their relationship, will they be able to finish the season without any drama? As Valentine adjusts to living in Lyon, new relationships develop and she is forced to come face to face with her inner conflicts, which have been there since she was twelve years old. She almost reaches a breaking point, with discoveries about herself threatening to expose the vulnerable yet authentic side of her, the side she has spent so long trying to hide. Will the struggles of her past come back to haunt her, or will she be able to get over all the insecurities that have formed since the accident? a Danielle van de Donk story.