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Transatlantic transfers: who is coming from America to the WSL?

With the new Women's National Soccer League season in the USA not starting until April 2021, a number of high-profile stars are looking for Women's Super League clubs to join on loan until the new year.

Women's Sport Daily looks at some of the biggest deals to go through so far and some of the players who could yet cross the Atlantic for the start of the new WSL season.

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Women's Super League Round-Up: Reading & West Ham

With clubs back in training and the new season approaching, Women's Sport Daily rounds up the latest news from the Women's Super League:

Reading

Reading have signed experienced keeper Erin Nayler from Bordeaux on an undisclosed contract.

The New Zealand international represented her country at the 2016 Olympics and 2019 World Cup.

Reading open their WSL campaign...

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WSL News: Birmingham City appoint Carla Ward as manager

Birmingham City have announced the arrival of former Sheffield United manager Carla Ward as their new head coach.

Ward left the Blades last month having led them to a second-placed finish in the Women's Championship. Birmingham finished 11th in the Women's Super League, avoiding relegation on a points-per-game basis.

"This is a massive opportunity, Blues are a massive club...

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Crowds could return from start of Women's Super League season

Fans could be allowed in to Women's Super League matches from the opening weekend of the season after the government announced pilot schemes to let socially distanced spectators into grounds can resume from this weekend.

Although clubs will not officially be able to reopen for supporters until October, Women's Sports Daily understands the WSL is being considered as one of the test...

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Willie Kirk: expand the WSL to give British talent a chance

Everton manager Willie Kirk has called on the FA to expand the Women's Super League to provide more opportunities for homegrown talent whilst maintaining its position as one of the best leagues in the world.

Kirk has signed four foreign players ahead of the new WSL season, including France star Valerie Gauvin, but argues there has to be a balance to strengthen the appeal of the...

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Chelsea travel to Manchester United as opening WSL fixtures announced

Champions Chelsea will be away at Manchester United on the opening weekend of the new Women's Super League season.

Aston Villa host runners-up Manchester City in their first ever top-flight fixture. Tottenham and West Ham meet in an enticing London derby whilst Arsenal are at home to Reading.

Birmingham travel to Brighton and Bristol City entertain Everton in the other...

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Transfer News: Everton sign French striker Gauvin

Valerie Gauvin has joined Everton from Montpellier on an undisclosed contract.

The France striker helped her country reach the quarter-finals of the 2019 World Cup.

She scored 14 goals in 16 appearances in the French league last season, which explains why Everton boss Willie Kirk was so keen for her signature.

"Signing Valerie is a real coup for the club and a sign...

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Bristol City move to Bath for new season

Bristol City will play their Women's Super League fixtures at Bath City's Twerton Park stadium next season after confirming a move away from their previous home at Stoke Gifford.

Some matches will also be played at Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City's men's team and the Bristol Bears rugby union side.

The club justified the 15-mile relocation to the 3,528-capacity ground: "...

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Rachel Daly open to WSL loan spell

England star Rachel Daly would consider a loan move to the Women's Super League during the NWSL closed season.

Daly helped Houston Dash to victory in the Challenge Cup last month and was named the competition's Most Valuable Player. However, the new NWSL season is not expected to start until April 2021.

"There might be a loan opportunity for a few months until January. I can...

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Women's Super League Round-Up: West Ham, Arsenal and Aston Villa

With clubs back in training and the new season approaching, Women's Sport Daily rounds up the latest news from the Women's Super League:

West Ham

West Ham Women have found a new home after confirming their 2020-21 WSL fixtures will be played at Dagenham & Redbridge's Victoria Road ground.

The side, who finished eighth in the WSL last season, previously played games at...

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