Manchester City Women’s Football Club (Manchester City Women or Man City Women) is one of the top professional women’s football teams in England. It operates as part of Manchester City Football Club and has a strong history of success in domestic and international competitions.
Key Facts About Manchester City Women:
- Founded: Originally established in 1988, the club became officially affiliated with Manchester City in 2012.
- Stadium: The team plays its home games at the Academy Stadium, located within the Etihad Campus in Manchester, which has a capacity of about 7,000 spectators.
- Manager: The current head coach is Gareth Taylor.
- League: Competes in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL), the top tier of women’s football in England.
Achievements
Manchester City Women have enjoyed significant success since turning professional:
- FA Women’s Super League (WSL): Champions in the 2016 season.
- Women’s FA Cup: Winners in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
- FA Women’s League Cup: Winners in 2014, 2016, 2018-19, and 2021-22.
- UEFA Women’s Champions League: The team has regularly competed but has yet to win the title, reaching the semi-finals in 2016-17.
Star Players (Current & Past):
- Steph Houghton: Long-serving captain and England international.
- Lucy Bronze: World-class defender who played for the team before moving to Barcelona.
- Keira Walsh: A key midfielder who also moved to Barcelona.
- Chloe Kelly: Known for scoring the winning goal in England’s Euro 2022 final.
- Lauren Hemp: One of England’s brightest young talents.
Rivalries
- Manchester United Women: The Manchester Derby is a key rivalry, with intense matches between the two sides.
- Chelsea Women and Arsenal Women: Other fierce competitors in the race for WSL and domestic trophies.