Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL
The 2025-26 Women's Super League (WSL) season concluded with Manchester City emerging as champions, ending Chelsea's six-year dominance. Khadija Shaw was the league's top scorer for the third consecutive season, contributing significantly to City's success. The season also highlighted the increasing competitiveness of the league, with questions about whether City can maintain their dominance in the future.
- ▪Manchester City won their first WSL title in a decade, breaking Chelsea's six-year reign.
- ▪Khadija Shaw was the top scorer for the third straight season, showcasing her impact on the team.
- ▪The season was marked by a growing competitiveness in the league, raising questions about the future of City’s dominance.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stories-scheduling-spectacle-five-takeaways-054035196.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 05:40:35 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T06:04:56.103Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-18T06:04:56.103Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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