Trending Now - Manchester City Triumphs to Secure WSL Title After Ten Years
WHO:
Daily Mail Sports - Manchester City has been crowned WSL champions.
The Guardian - Ayaka Yamashita, Khiara Keating, Kerstin Casparij, Alex Greenwood, Rebecca Knaak, Jade Rose, Leila Ouahabi, Gracie Prior, Naomi Layzell, Yui Hasegawa, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Sam Coffey, Laura Coombs, Grace Clinton, Sydney Lohmann, Khadija Shaw, Kerolin, Lauren Hemp, Vivianne Miedema, Aoba Fujino, Iman Beney, Lily Murphy, Mary Fowler are players associated with Manchester City.
WHAT:
Daily Mail Sports - Manchester City ended a decade-long wait to reclaim the WSL crown.
The Guardian - Ayaka Yamashita recorded seven clean sheets in the WSL.
The Guardian - Alex Greenwood won her first WSL title after playing in the league since its inaugural season in 2011.
The Guardian - Khadija Shaw is set to win the Golden Boot and is considered the standout player in the WSL this season.
The Guardian - Kerolin scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 victory over Chelsea.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - The WSL title was contested in England.
The Guardian - The 5-1 victory over Chelsea took place at Chelsea's home ground.
WHEN:
The Guardian - The WSL title was won in the 2025-26 season.
The Guardian - The hat-trick by Kerolin occurred in February.
WHY:
Daily Mail Sports - Manchester City’s success ended a decade of heartbreak and dethroned Chelsea.
HOW:
The Guardian - Ayaka Yamashita's distribution and clean sheets contributed to Manchester City's defensive strength.
The Guardian - Alex Greenwood's leadership helped maintain team cohesion during the title race.
(UPDATED May 7, 2026 05:59 UTC)
Manchester City has been crowned WSL champions, ending a decade-long wait to reclaim the title and dethroning Chelsea in the process. Key players like Ayaka Yamashita, who recorded seven clean sheets, and Alex Greenwood, who won her first WSL title after playing since the league's inception, were instrumental in this success. Additionally, Khadija Shaw is set to win the Golden Boot, while Kerolin's impressive hat-trick in a 5-1 victory over Chelsea showcased the team's offensive prowess.