Van Egmond goal in vain as Birmingham City's WSL dream crumbles in 2-2 draw with LionessesTopic:Soccer1h ago1 hours agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:24pmEmily van Egmond (right) scored for Birmingham City in its 2-2 draw with London City Lionesses. (Getty Images/FA: Matt Lewis)In short:Emily van Egmond scored in Birmingham City's 2-2 draw with London City Lionesses.The Blues needed to defeat the Lionesses to gain promotion to the WSL.What's next?The Lionesses will contest next season's WSL.abc.net.au/news/women-s-championship-emily-van-egmond-birmingham-city/105252286Link copiedShareShare articleMatildas great Emily van Egmond's ambition of returning to England's Women's Super League (WSL) has been shattered despite her scoring for Birmingham City in a dramatic season finale against London City Lionesses.Van Egmond, who had previously played in the WSL with West Ham, and her Blues teammates were hoping to gain promotion from the Women's Championship.But any other result at Birmingham's St Andrew's Stadium would result in the title going to the Lionesses.The Lionesses held on for a 2-2 draw, doing enough to repel the Blues, who had trailed 2-0.Loading Twitter contentInspired by van Egmond's headed goal from close range in the 63rd minute, the hosts thrilled the crowd of 8,749 when Cho So-Hyun equalised with a brilliant volley in the shadows of full-time.But they could not find a winner, meaning the Lionesses finished on top of the Women's Championship standings with 43 points, two ahead of the Blues.The Lionesses will become the first wholly independent club in the WSL next season.ABC Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport Survey: We want to hear from youPhoto shows A stylised graphic with three silhouettes of unidentified a female footballer, tennis player, basketballerABC Sport and Deakin University have partnered to produce the first ABC Elite Athletes in Australian Women’s Sport Survey.They are not associated with any men's club.In the WSL, Manchester United sealed a top-three finish, getting the point they needed to qualify for the Women's Champions League in a 2-2 draw with local rivals Manchester City, who were without injured Matildas star Mary Fowler.There was still no sign of Sam Kerr returning after her own longstanding ACL injury, as champions Chelsea beat Spurs 1-0.Chelsea is just one match away — against Liverpool — from completing the entire WSL season undefeated.Clare Wheeler celebrated her new two-year contract with Everton by enjoying a 2-0 victory over Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Anfield.AAPPosted 1h ago1 hours agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:24pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)SportFlawless Piastri beats teammate Norris to win Miami Grand PrixTopic:Formula 1Photo shows Oscar Piastri celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Miami Grand PrixAussie Vine back on podium at Tour de RomandieTopic:Cycle SportPhoto shows Jay Vine on the podium with other placegetters at Tour de Romandie.Osaka snaps four-year title drought with win on her 'worst' court surfaceTopic:TennisPhoto shows Naomi Osaka playing at the Madrid Open.Suaalii adds more intrigue to Wallabies' selection quandary for Lions seriesAnalysis by Luke PentonyPhoto shows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii palms off Len Ikitau.Is it time for change at Fremantle after a Docker shocker at Docklands?Analysis by Tom WildiePhoto shows Justin Longmuir looks to his right during a Dockers AFL match.Top Stories'Laughable policies': Voters explain what went wrong for CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A young couplePM returns to Canberra as process to pick new frontbench beginsLIVEThe message to the Coalition is clear: This is not John Howard's AustraliaPAnalysis by Patricia KarvelasPhoto shows Anthony Albanese holds up his hands to calm the crowd.Liberal MP slams leadership contender Angus TaylorTopic:Liberal Party of AustraliaPhoto shows Hollie Hughes dstopFirst Canada, then Australia: Trump is toxic for conservatives everywhereAAnalysis by Alan KohlerPhoto shows man with a bald head and glasses faces a man with blond hairRelated stories'She's working really hard': Still no return date for Sam KerrTopic:MatildasPhoto shows Sam Kerr wavesRelated topicsEnglandEngland SoccerSoccerSportTop Stories'Laughable policies': Voters explain what went wrong for CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A young couplePM returns to Canberra as process to pick new frontbench beginsTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsThe message to the Coalition is clear: This is not John Howard's AustraliaPAnalysis by Patricia KarvelasLiberal MP slams leadership contender Angus TaylorTopic:Liberal Party of AustraliaFirst Canada, then Australia: Trump is toxic for conservatives everywhereAAnalysis by Alan KohlerJust InSimon Patterson testimony continues in Erin Patterson's murder trialLIVE1m ago1 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 12:11amRomantic end to search for true love despite online scammersTopic:Scams and Fraud25m ago25 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:47pmCanberra Baptist Church expelled from association over same-sex marriage supportTopic:Religious Orders1h ago1 hours agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:06pmGrieving mother pleads for answers on how son died in WA jailTopic:Black Deaths In Custody47m ago47 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:25pmMore Just InBack to top