Bethmead Stories

Mariana Sofia Blake Tough Bronze, Lucy Bronze's younger sister, had her future mapped out: Arsenal, a wedding, and a life she'd spent five years building with the girl everyone thought she'd grow old with. But when the love she trusted slips into someone else's hands, Mariana packs her bags, her broken engagement, and her blonde impulsive impulsive reinvention, and disappears on loan to Benfica, where no one knows the truth. On the pitch she's chaos wrapped in talent: ADHD-fuelled energy, flirty dancing, dyed hair, and a smile that hides how much she's trying to outrun her heartbreak. Off the pitch she finds unexpected refuge in her new teammates, especially a younger midfielder who becomes the first person to make her laugh again. Still, secrets don't stay buried forever. A Champions League clash throws Mariana back into the orbit of old friends who notice the missing ring... and the cracks she can't hide forever. As whispers spread and loyalties shift, she starts something new, something exciting and reckless and strictly casual, with someone who understands broken hearts a little too well. But casual never stays casual for long. Not when feelings start to bleed into the spaces they promised to keep empty. Not when music and football are the only things steady enough to keep her sane. Not when home stops being a place, and starts being a person again. Some endings aren't endings at all. Some are just the first step toward something real. 22.07.1995

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Celina Hansen Hunt has always lived between worlds. Half Norwegian, half English, raised on two cultures and carrying pieces of every place she's lived. For two years in Basel, she's been the friendly, steady midfielder-liked by everyone, overlooked by most. But after Christmas, everything changes. Celina returns to the team sharper, stronger, and playing the best football of her life. Suddenly she isn't just fitting in-she's standing out. Teammates stare. Coaches whisper. Opponents struggle to keep up. And the world of women's football finally begins to pay attention to the girl with no social media, no spotlight, and a past nobody can quite figure out. Because Celina has lived a life most players never have: Norwegian childhood. English academy pressure. Two years in the military. Two more playing free and fearless in Australia. And now Basel, the city she calls home. As her rise accelerates, so does the attention-and with attention comes connection. New faces, new curiosity, and the unexpected possibility that somewhere in all the noise, love might find her too. A story about identity, quiet strength, and the moment a hidden talent steps into the light.

Isla Byrne has spent her whole life balancing on the halfway line, between Scotland, Ireland, and England; between family and independence, between who she is and who people expect her to be. As the youngest sister of Ruesha Littlejohn and Shebahn Aherne, Isla's used to the spotlight finding her, even when she doesn't ask for it. Between her growing career at Arsenal and the sisters' popular podcast, there's not much in her life that isn't public knowledge, except maybe the reason she avoids talking about love. When Arsenal face Barcelona in the Champions League, Isla's name starts trending for reasons that have nothing to do with football. A harmless TikTok, a few suspiciously timed interviews, and one unexpected connection across the pitch soon have fans speculating. But Isla's sure of one thing, she's not about to become someone's headline. Until she starts to wonder if, maybe this time, she wants to be. 30.07.2000

After the betrayal of her former teammate / best friend leaving the club and breaking her promise to continue to stay at Arsenal, 25 year old Leah's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets CJ, a 24 year old girl soccer player who saves her from an injury that she'll never forget. When CJ gets traded from her former team to Arsenal, Leah dislikes the fact that CJ is assigned to be her new roommate. However, as time pass Leah begins to bond with CJ after noticing some things about her that could change everything, including CJ herself.

To everyone else it seems like Elliot Griffin is living the dream. She is living out her dream playing professional soccer signing with Arsenal WFC at the age of 15. And ever since she has been the new rising star of European soccer. And now at the age of 17 she's being called up for National Team camp getting to play with her idols. But everyone has a past and Elliott's isn't pretty. Although everything seems fine on the outside, Elliot is left scarred and alone. But what happens if one soccer player helps her learn what it feels like to be loved again?

Elisabeth 'Stevie' Stevens is eighteen years old when she signs for Arsenal Women's Senior Team. Her life in Germany was far from simple, so she's determined to keep her head down and work hard. But the Arsenal women's team won't make that easy for her. With them determined to get to know the younger girl and break her out her shell, Stevie must decide who she can trust when her past finally catches up with her.

Astrid Nilsson is the daughter of Spurs legend Erik Nilsson. After spending three seasons playing for Spurs and the Sweden National Women's Team, Astrid abruptly leaves football, dropping out of the World Cup squad and moving to the States. Nobody hears anything about Astrid Nilsson. Not until the following year, as the transfer window draws to a close, and Arsenal, announce the signing of Astrid and her rumoured American girlfriend, Sadie Forbes. The signing sends shock waves through women's football. Astrid is labelled as disloyal and quickly becomes one of the most hated players. But nobody knows what's going on behind the scenes. Nobody knows why Astrid took a year out and why she suddenly signed for the team she'd grown up to hate. It's down to the Arsenal team to figure out what's really going on with Astrid and Sadie before it's too late.

Rua Russo was adopted young at 8 from a bad home. She has high functioning adhd but loves sports like football and boxing.

A Beth mead and Daniëlle van de Donk love story

"i once believed love would be black and white, but it's golden." as a sharp girl with golden hair and world titles in dance, etta mercier swaps the sea for the city, building a quiet life as a north london physio. she thinks she's found her place-until the game, the players, and one fierce irish footballer pull her into a world she never saw coming. is this not what she signed up for? [fem-oc x katie mccabe] lower case intende started- 11/9/2025 disclaimer: this is a fictionalised version of the team, the players and the relationships. none of this was written to sexualise any real people in any way!!

Woso One Shots

When 13 year old Tiana Bridge has to to move half way around to world and leave her beloved Barcelona just because of her mothers job how will she act? What will happen? Will she stay? Will she leave? Will she make friends? Will she make enemies? Read on and find out.

After the success of the Euros all eyes are on us the Lionesses for the World Cup. Will all our dreams come true or will they fall apart? New Friendships, relationships and players for one of the biggest events of football.

A sequel to Fighting Society. Jess had been living with her older sister for over a year now. It had given her time to adjust to her surroundings; to understand what the true meaning of family was, even if it was unconventional. She had become settled; loved. She had found an understanding of herself within a society which may not always understand. But of course, the hard part about that was that, circumstances always change, and people change with them. Life was always about having to learn to adapt, but that's hard. Especially with the circumstances Jess faced.

Beth Mead and Daniëlle van de Donk get engaged

Beth and Daniëlle during the quarantaine

This is a story about several player's journeys including mental health struggles.

Caitlin and Lia have broke up and Katie and Ruesha are struggling. What happenes when a lot of mistakes are made, do they fix them or keep them the same and awe the future.

" the one where she finally fulfils her dream of representing her home country " OR " the one where she becomes the countries national hero as she leads her team to victory " fem!oc x leah williamson