Women’s football has had a turbulent history, from record attendances to bans and the restructure of leagues.
The Women’s Super League is now in its first full season after going through a rebrand, now with 11 full-time professional teams. Previously teams were not required to be professional and often players had separate jobs alongside competing at the highest level of football in England.
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The game is now in a period of growth and change and with the World Cup approaching in June it can only improve further.
LSJ News takes a look at the history of the women’s game, providing a timeline of notable events through the years: