2024/2025 Women’s Super League: Preview, schedule and how to watch

2024/2025 Women's Super League: Preview

Coming into the new campaign, Chelsea will be the overwhelming favourite to retain the title even in the face of a major managerial change. Emma Hayes departed at the end of last season with her sights set on the USWNT job, and after an exhaustive search, French coach Sonia Bompastor was found to be the most suitable successor. While Bompastor has overseen numerous new arrivals and departures, the core squad remains intact and is still capable of dominating the league.

But the usual suspects will be looking to stop them. Manchester City have bolstered their squad this summer, adding all-time league top scorer Vivianne Miedema to their forward line on a free transfer following the end of her time at rivals Arsenal. After missing out in the league last year on goal difference - scoring 10 less than victors Chelsea - this move could give them the extra edge.

Third-place Arsenal had an excellent window despite bringing in just three fresh first-team faces. They’ve strengthened across the pitch in key areas, particularly at the back adding highly-regarded Daphne van Domselaar between the sticks. They were the last side to win the WSL in 18/19 before Chelsea’s dominance, and the pressure will be on to get back to winning ways.

Another side who would be expected to challenge at the top after significant backing in the transfer window is Manchester United – a team looking to get back on form after an underwhelming 23/24 campaign. The addition of experienced Dominique Janssen, along with a handful of young, exciting players like out-and-out striker Elisabeth Terland, has been a great boost. However, it is now up to head coach Marc Skinner to get the best out of his players.

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