WSL season opens with champions Chelsea facing Manchester City and UWCL winners Arsenal hosting newly promoted London City Lionesses, who have financial backing from Michele Kang. The WSL transfer window closes Thursday at 11 p.m. BST/6 p.m. ET, leaving limited time for signings. Arsenal prioritize proving league competitiveness after European success but three disappointing league seasons; new signings Olivia Smith, Chloe Kelly and Taylor Hinds aim to strengthen the squad. Chelsea remain dominant with eight league titles since 2015 and managerial change from Emma Hayes to Sonia Bompastor. The season will test domestic and European ambitions amid ownership and transfer developments.
The new Women's Super League (WSL) season kicks off on Friday with a huge game between champions Chelsea and title rivals Manchester City, before UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL) winners Arsenal host newly promoted London City Lionesses (who are backed by the cash of Washington Spirit and OL Lyonnais owner Michele Kang) on Saturday. The WSL transfer window ends on Thursday at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET, so clubs still have a bit of time to do some deals.
Having fallen short for the past six years as Chelsea have won every WSL title since 2019-20, Arsenal's priority must be proving they can genuinely compete in the league. While retaining their European crown and reaching another final will be high on their agenda, their league form has been disappointing for three consecutive seasons. Being two-time European champions is a remarkable achievement, but their inability to sustain a title challenge and keep pace with Chelsea remains a major concern.
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