Competition has complicated format and lack of identity, but does offer opportunity for WSL2 teams to play more
The Women’s League Cup group stage kicks off on Wednesday with 10 matches between Women’s Super League and Women’s Super League 2 teams, excluding those competing in the Champions League, with minimal fanfare. It is a tournament that has lost its way a little, which lacks a strong identity, struggling to compete with heavily marketed WSL, WSL2 and FA Cup fixtures, and which doesn’t garner much love from fans unless their club wins it.
It is understood that WSL Football is consideringthe future of the League Cup. Over the years the idea of scrapping the competition has raised its head at various times as those concerned have grappled with where it fits in the women’s football ecosystem.
Continue reading…Competition has complicated format and lack of identity, but does offer opportunity for WSL2 teams to play moreThe Women’s League Cup group stage kicks off on Wednesday with 10 matches between Women’s Super League and Women’s Super League 2 teams, excluding those competing in the Champions League, with minimal fanfare. It is a tournament that has lost its way a little, which lacks a strong identity, struggling to compete with heavily marketed WSL, WSL2 and FA Cup fixtures, and which doesn’t garner much love from fans unless their club wins it.It is understood that WSL Football is consideringthe future of the League Cup. Over the years the idea of scrapping the competition has raised its head at various times as those concerned have grappled with where it fits in the women’s football ecosystem. Continue reading…
