The 2024/25 WSL season kicked off with a bang over the weekend, delivering exciting matches and impressive performances. Chelsea, under new manager Sonia Bompastor, secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Friday night. Manchester United dominated West Ham with a convincing 3-0 win at Old Trafford on Saturday. Brighton surprised everyone by thrashing Everton 4-0 in an impressive display.
The highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Manchester City ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Liverpool also had to settle for a draw as they were held to a 1-1 result by Leicester City.
Tottenham Hotspur started their season strong with a comfortable 4-0 win over newly-promoted Crystal Palace. Hayley Raso made an immediate impact by scoring on her competitive debut for Spurs.
Australian international Hayley Raso returned to the WSL after spending three years in England with Everton and Manchester City. She scored within the first 20 minutes of her debut for Tottenham.
Vivianne Miedema, one of the biggest transfers of the summer, made her mark by equalizing for Manchester City against former club Arsenal before half time.
Brighton’s dominant performance against Everton was unexpected considering their managerial changes and player overhaul during the summer transfer window. New signing Kiko Seike impressed with a hat-trick on her WSL debut.
Grace Clinton returned to Manchester United after an impressive loan spell at Tottenham last season. The young talent showcased her skills by scoring in United’s commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham.
New managers Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea) and Robert de Pauw (Aston Villa) both had positive starts despite not securing all three points in their opening matches. Leicester City held Liverpool to a draw, proving to be tough opposition for Matt Beard’s side.
it was an exciting start to the season with promising performances from new signings and teams adjusting under new management.
