Katie Wright

London

Senior Journalist at BBC

Senior journalist @BBCSport - women's football lead for online. Formerly @BBCNews. #BBCJTS alumni

Articles

Independent Living & Federal Cuts To Medicaid

1 month ago | timesnewspapers.com | Katie Wright

I am the blessed, albeit exhausted, mother of three boys. My oldest son, Henry, is in third grade. He is a happy guy who loves reading, playing soccer, swimming, and his brothers. He also happens to have Down syndrome. Henry often talks about life as he gets older. He wants to go to college, he wants a job to make his own money and he wants to live more independently. As his parents, my husband and I have every intention of helping him achieve his goals.
7 effective ways to supercharge a short walk (in just 20 minutes)

2 months ago | stylist.co.uk | Katie Wright

7 effective ways to supercharge a short walk (and reap all the health benefits)
Jonas Eidevall on Arsenal exit, losing fans over Miedema decision and move to San Diego Wave

2 months ago | bbc.com | Katie Wright

Strong results did not materialise. The north London club were sixth in the WSL after winning just one of their opening four games, while they suffered a demoralising 5-2 defeat at Bayern Munich in the Champions League three days before that defeat at home to Chelsea, where some fans could be seen clamouring for his sacking by waving P45 signs. So, on the Monday after that match, Eidevall informed the club of his intention to step down.
Casey Stoney: Ex-England captain on rebuilding after San Diego sacking and becoming Canada boss

Mar 2, 2025 | bbc.com | Katie Wright

Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Sport Senior JournalistCasey Stoney was only meant to be returning to England temporarily last June for a funeral when she found herself stuck in the country, along with her family, unable to go back to their home in California. "When I got fired, it terminated our visas with immediate effect whilst I was in the UK, pretty much rendering me and my partner homeless, with three children," she tells BBC Sport.
Pia Sundhage: Why renowned coach took on Switzerland challenge

Dec 3, 2024 | bbc.com | Katie Wright

Image source, EPAImage caption, Sundhage has settled in Bern, one of the eight host cities for Euro 2025, because she wanted "to embrace and breathe the culture"BBC Sport Senior JournalistFor the second time in the space of three days, England will take on a team led by a vastly experienced coach with an Olympic gold medal to her name.
Malta and Tenerife among Europe's best hot and sunny holidays for February

Jan 26, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Katie Wright

Five holiday destinations that provide plenty of sunshine and warm, winter-banishing weather are within a short flight of the UK. After battling through storms, freezing temperatures and heavy rain, who wouldn't want to pack their bags and jet off to a sun-soaked country?
Sarina Wiegman: The mastermind behind the Lionesses' success

Aug 18, 2023 | bbc.com | Katie Wright

Sarina Wiegman guided England to their first ever major women's trophy at Euro 2022 last yearVenue: Stadium Australia Date: Sunday, 20 August Kick-off: 11:00 BSTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One, listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds and follow on the BBC Sport website & app. Sarina Wiegman's list of achievements is as long as it is impressive.
Australia v England: Meet the fans with split loyalties at the Women's World Cup

Aug 15, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Joe Rindl |Katie Wright

Venue: Stadium Australia Date: 16 August Kick-off: 11:00 BSTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One, listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds and follow on the BBC Sport website & app. England supporters will be outnumbered in Sydney when the Lionesses take on co-hosts Australia in their Women's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. It will be a feeling one England super fan is very familiar with.
Co-hosts Australia creating sporting legacy at Women's World Cup

Aug 13, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Katie Wright

Venue: Stadium Australia Date: 16 August Kick-off: 11:00 BSTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One, listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds and follow on the BBC Sport website & app. Full coverage details;latest newsWhile the England team and their fans are already looking ahead to the prospect of adding another chapter to one of the most fiercely contested sporting rivalries, Australia was still basking in the glory of one of its greatest sporting moments.
Visual guide to the Women's World Cup

Jul 19, 2023 | bbc.com | Katie Wright |Lee Martin

Visual guide to the Women's World CupKey facts surrounding the history of the competition and a preview of the 2023 tournament By Katie Wright & Lee MartinPublished 19 July, 2023This will be the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup, which first took place in 1991. That inaugural tournament saw 12 teams compete in China, where the United States won the first of their four world titles. The 2023 tournament is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, between 20 July and 20 August.