Manchester City Women Overview

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WSL Player of the Year: GOAL's top 20 contenders - ranked

And so another Women's Super League season is in the books. After six years of dominance by Chelsea, this was one that shook things up, too, as Manchester City claimed a first title in 10 years and Arsenal, the last team to win the trophy before this past season, proved to be the side that ran them closest.

USWNT Abroad: Thompson looks ready for Chelsea’s post-Kerr era

Emily Fox starred in Arsenal’s win over Liverpool, while Alyssa Thompson, Lindsey Heaps, Lily Yohannes and other USWNT regulars made their mark across a busy weekend in Europe.

Biggest winners & losers of the 2025-26 WSL season

As the Women's Super League season came to a close on Saturday, a team other than Chelsea lifted the trophy for the first time in seven years, with the Manchester City's scenes of celebration bringing the curtain down on a year of action that has had its fair share of shocks and surprises.

Shaw & champions City round out WSL season in style

Manchester City closed out their title-winning Women's Super League season in style on Saturday, the new English champions finishing the league campaign with a 4-1 win at West Ham before lifting the trophy for the first time in 10 years. City's triumph was confirmed earlier this month, when Arsenal failed to beat Brighton, and so they could enjoy something of a victory lap in the capital, as a packed out away end watched a Khadija Shaw double help deliver another win in a wonderful season.

USWNT's Coffey sidelined with minor knee surgery

U.S. Women’s National Team and Manchester City midfielder Sam Coffey has undergone minor knee surgery, the club announced Friday. Manchester City did not provide a timeline for her return, saying only that Coffey will begin her rehab and recovery this summer ahead of a busy fall, with World Cup qualifiers on the horizon.

RANKED: Top 10 WSL signings of the season

Transfers in women's football have gone crazy in the last 18 months. It was in January of last year that Naomi Girma became the first million-dollar player in the sport and yet she is now already only the sixth most-expensive women's player of all time, with seven-figure fees suddenly becoming more and more frequent as the game grows.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Manchester City Women	22	18	1	3	62	19	43	55	W W L W W
2	Arsenal Women	22	15	6	1	53	14	39	51	W W W D W
3	Chelsea FC Women	22	15	4	3	44	20	24	49	W W W W D
4	Manchester United Women	22	11	7	4	38	22	16	40	L D D L W
5	Tottenham Hotspur Women	22	11	3	8	35	38	-3	36	W W D L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Manchester City Women

W
W
L
W
W

Arsenal Women

W
W
W
D
W

Chelsea FC Women

W
W
W
W
D

Manchester United Women

L
D
D
L
W

Tottenham Hotspur Women

-3

W
W
D
L
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Bournemouth founded?

Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.

Who are the owners of Bournemouth?

American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.

What is Bournemouth's stadium called?

Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.

What is Vitality Stadium's capacity?

Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.

How many trophies have Bournemouth won?

Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Bournemouth won?

Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.

Who has made the most appearances for Bournemouth?

Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.

Who is Bournemouth's all-time top goalscorer?

Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.

Which famous players have played for Bournemouth?

Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!

Which famous managers have been in charge of Bournemouth?

Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.

What is Bournemouth's nickname?

Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.