En las últimas semanas, la tensión ha sido palpable dentro y fuera del campo mientras el Manchester City buscaba su primer título de la Superliga Femenina en diez años. La pérdida de puntos amenazó con devolver al Arsenal a la lucha, hasta que las Gunners tropezaron en Brighton y disiparon el suspense. Sin embargo, los seguidores citizen aún se preguntan qué pasará con su delantera estrella, Khadija Shaw.
La entrenadora del Chelsea, Sonia Bompastor, ha comentado los rumores que vinculan a la estrella del Manchester City, Khadija «Bunny» Shaw, con un fichaje este verano. Se espera que la internacional jamaicana deje el Joie Stadium, pues las negociaciones contractuales con las campeonas de la Superliga Femenina están estancadas.
Alisha Lehmann ha sido elegida «Jugadora de la temporada» por los aficionados del Leicester City Women, pese a ser titular solo en cinco partidos desde su llegada en enero. La internacional suiza, que se unió a las Foxes en plena difícil campaña de la WSL, también ganó el premio al «Gol de la temporada» por su certero remate contra su exequipo, el Aston Villa.
Vivianne Miedema ha explicado por qué no celebró el título de liga con el Manchester City Femenino: ha estado junto a su madre, en cuidados intensivos por graves complicaciones tras un tratamiento contra el cáncer. La delantera holandesa ha compartido un emotivo mensaje sobre las difíciles semanas de su familia.
Fran Kirby, de 32 años, ha logrado 16 títulos con el Chelsea y fue clave en el triunfo de las «Lionesses» ante Alemania en la final del Europeo 2022. Ahora, con la camiseta del Brighton, busca ayudar a otro equipo ambicioso a alcanzar nuevas metas.
Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.
How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?
As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.
Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?
Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?
Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?
Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?
Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.
Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.
Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?
Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.