The Women’s Super League (WSL) season kicked off tonight with a match between London City Lionesses and Manchester United. The 2026/27 season brings several changes, including an expansion to 14 teams, the introduction of playoffs, increased investment in the league, and a wave of significant player transfers. These developments are expected to raise the standard of play and bring more attention to women’s football in England. Suzanne Wrack, a journalist who has covered women’s football for The Guardian since 2017 and the author of A Woman’s Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women’s Football, will discuss the new season on the Women’s Football Weekly podcast. Her episode will be released at 1pm BST (8am ET), and she will be available to answer listener questions during that time. Among the topics she will address is whether London City Lionesses’ signing of Alexia Putellas, a Spanish forward who has played for top clubs in Europe, will be a game-changer for the team. She will also explore how newly promoted teams like Birmingham City, Charlton Athletic, and Crystal Palace are expected to perform in their first season in the top flight. These clubs have invested heavily in their squads, aiming to make an immediate impact. Additionally, Wrack will examine whether Manchester City, the reigning champions, can successfully defend their title and achieve back-to-back league wins. The team has been a dominant force in recent seasons and is widely considered one of the strongest in the league. Their performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike as the season progresses.