Women's Football Spotlight: 2024–25 Season Review By Sanjay Naker

The 2024–25 season has been revolutionary for women's football, with record-breaking games, emerging stars, and landmark achievements both at home and abroad.

⚽ Women's Super League (WSL) Highlights

The Women's Super League (WSL) continues to reinforce its place as among the leading women's football leagues in Europe. The 2024–25 season, which started on September 20, 2024, had 12 teams playing a double round-robin system, reaching a total of 22 matches per team.

Top Performers:

Alessia Russo (Arsenal): With 12 goals leading the charts, Russo's clinical accuracy has been crucial for Arsenal's title hopes.

Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw (Manchester City): Equalling Russo's goal tally, Shaw's reliability has been key to City's attacking power.

Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United): Registered four goals in one game against Crystal Palace, demonstrating her goal-scoring ability.

Defensive Standouts

Hannah Hampton (Chelsea): Led the clean sheet statistics with 13 shutouts, highlighting her consistency between the sticks.

Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United): Was close behind with 12 clean sheets, having a large bearing on United's defensive statistics.

Women's Football Awards 2024

The Women's Football Awards honored exceptional contributions across the sport:

Mary Earps MBE: Awarded as the 'World Cup Hero' for her brilliant performances.

Maya Le Tissier: Named the 'Young Football Player of the Year', underlining her rise as a defensive star.

Sarina Wiegman CBE: Named 'Manager of the Year' for her management and tactical skills.

International Developments

Mary Earps' Retirement:

England and PSG goalkeeper Mary Earps had revealed she would be retiring from international football before the Euro 2025. Earps had 53 caps and claimed she wanted to make way for new talent. Two FIFA Best Awards and the World Cup Golden Glove are among the awards she has won.

Wuhan Jiangda's AFC Victory:

Wuhan Jiangda took home the first AFC Women's Champions League title, as they beat Melbourne City via penalty shootout. Not only did they earn a $1.3 million prize, but they also earned a place in the next Women's Champions Cup and the 2028 Women's Club World Cup, marking a major milestone for women's football in Asia. 

Rising Star: Erin Healy

Erin Healy, 24, a midfielder from California, has been summoned to the Ireland women's national team. Qualifying by way of her grandfather from Clones, Healy's career has also seen time in Portugal and Australia, where she caught the eye with Adelaide United. Versatility and creativity are key reasons why she is an exciting recruit to the Irish team.

The 2024-25 season has testified to women's football growing and becoming more dynamic. With new stars, tactical improvements, and growing worldwide popularity, the sport remains attracting audiences and motivating the next generation.

About Sanjay Naker

Sanjay Naker is a passionate football enthusiast with over 10 years of experience playing the game in the UK. Born with a love for the sport, Sanjay's journey on the football field began at a young age and has only grown stronger with time. Whether playing for local teams or participating in casual matches, Sanjay has honed both technical skills and a deep understanding of the game's dynamics.

As a dedicated player, Sanjay is known for their strong teamwork, strategic mindset, and relentless drive to improve. Football isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of life. Having spent years honing their skills in the competitive and vibrant UK football scene, Sanjay brings energy and passion to every game.

Off the field, Sanjay is an avid supporter of the sport, following local leagues, international competitions, and staying up to date with the latest football news. Whether it's analyzing tactical moves or discussing recent matches with friends, Sanjay’s love for football is evident in both their on-field performance and football culture engagement.

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