By Rachel Steinberg, PAThe Women’s Super League (WSL) and Championship are preparing to break free from the Football Association after the top two tiers unanimously agreed to be governed by a new, independent body from next season. The #BarclaysWSL and #BarclaysWC Clubs have unanimously agreed to proceed with the formation of a new organisation (NewCo) to lead the women’s professional game into a new era. Venkatesham added: “This is a pivotal moment in the history of the women’s professional game, as we look to work together to build the most distinctive, competitive and entertaining women’s football club competition in the world. “Setting up NewCo provides the opportunity to accelerate the sustainable growth of the women’s game and will not only support the development of the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, but the entirety of the women’s football pyramid. With her vision for women’s football, the future is incredibly bright.”

Source: The Herald November 29, 2023 05:53 UTC