- The WSL kicks off on Friday night when champions Chelsea take on Aston Villa
- Players from each side joined together for a star-studded photo shoot.
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Players from each of the 12 Women’s Super League teams gathered for a star-studded photo shoot ahead of the new season.
The new season kicks off on Friday night when defending champions Chelsea play Aston Villa.
Alex Greenwood, Leah Williamson and Lauren James were among those joining forces as part of the Sky Sports Editions Series, celebrating women who are breaking barriers and inspiring fans to get involved and follow their sport.
In the photo shoot organised by the broadcaster, the players personalised their kits to show off their personal style alongside their club’s shirts.
A WSL spokesperson said: ‘The aim was to present the athletes as the modern and diverse athletic role models that they are.
Players from each of the 12 WSL teams took part in a photo shoot ahead of the new season, where they showed off their own personal styles (Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood pictured)
Lauren James (left) represented Chelsea, who kick off the new season against Aston Villa on Friday night, while Leah Williamson’s Arsenal (right) face Manchester City tomorrow.
Liverpool’s Taylor Hinds (left) and Manchester United’s Maya Le Tissier (right) were also at the photocall.
‘This was achieved through styling, starting each player’s look with their new 2024/2025 home jersey before combining it with the shapes, silhouettes and elements that are true to their individual personalities.
Sky Sports has revealed that research has shown 88 per cent agree that watching female athletes on TV inspires young women to get involved in sport.
Manchester City star Alex Greenwood said: ‘The WSL is an incredible league and it was fantastic to see every club represented in this photo shoot with Sky.
“Even though we are on different teams, we are together to continue inspiring fans and promoting women’s football.”
Greenwood will be determined to help Manchester City to title glory this campaign, having only missed out on goal difference to Chelsea last season.
However, there is a new era at Chelsea that will begin under new manager Sonia Bompaster, following the departure of Emma Hayes, the most successful female coach in WSL history.
Research revealed by Sky from a survey of 2,000 adults also highlighted that almost 70 per cent see professional athletes as the most influential role models in sport for young women.
One player from each WSL team came together for the star-studded photo shoot ahead of the start of the season.
The first game to be covered on Sky Sports will be the big clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, which kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday, with coverage starting an hour earlier on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Showcase.
Other players who came to the set for the launch photoshoot included Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Taylor Hinds (Liverpool), Jessica Naz (Tottenham), Maz Pacheco (Aston Villa), Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Megan Finnigan (Everton), Poppy Pattinson (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Janice Cayman (Leicester City).
