Katie McCabe urges governing bodies to solve calendar congestion in women’s game

McCabe’s sentiments echo those of Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango. 

McCabe wants governing bodies to ensure players are given adequate rest. Pic: Rhianna Chadwick/PA

Arsenal winger Katie McCabe hopes football’s governing bodies will heed calls to solve a calendar congestion issue she sees as potentially detrimental to players and fans.

The Gunners have already sold more than 58,000 tickets for Sunday’s north London derby, two weeks after selling 60,160 for a first-time Women’s Super League sell-out at the Emirates Stadium before the international break.