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Hearts Women’s Eva Olid Departing After Historic Title Push

4/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Eva Olid will leave Hearts Women at the end of the season.
A 1-0 win over Glasgow City put Hearts top of SWPL, one point ahead of Rangers.
Olid's tenure lifted Hearts from the second tier to title contenders, with historic wins against Rangers, Celtic, and Hibs.
Assistant coach Pascal Xanthos will also depart.
Hearts aims to secure the championship in the final five matches.

History

Historical Context

The Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) was restructured in 2019, enhancing competition and visibility in women's football, which has roots dating back to 1881. Since 2015, participation among women and girls increased by 50%. Under Eva Olid's leadership, Hearts Women emerged as title contenders, marking a significant evolution in the league and highlighting the growing prominence of women's football in Scotland.

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Story summary

Eva Olid will leave Hearts Women at the end of the season.
A 1-0 win over Glasgow City put Hearts top of SWPL, one point ahead of Rangers.
Olid's tenure lifted Hearts from the second tier to title contenders, with historic wins against Rangers, Celtic, and Hibs.
Assistant coach Pascal Xanthos will also depart.
Hearts aims to secure the championship in the final five matches.

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