{"id":1105011,"date":"2019-09-06T12:05:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T11:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1105011"},"modified":"2019-09-06T12:05:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T11:05:04","slug":"womens-super-league-2019-20-season-preview","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/womens-super-league-2019-20-season-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Women’s Super League 2019\/20: All you need to know about the competition’s 12 teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

After an exciting summer of the World Cup, the FA Women’s Super League returns this weekend with what is expected to be its biggest season yet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arsenal go into the season as defending champions, finishing seven points clear of second-placed Manchester City who will be hoping for a more successful challenge this year. The pair are likely to be joined by Chelsea and Birmingham City in the race for the title.<\/p>\n

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The new season also sees Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur represented in the women’s top-flight, having both been promoted from the FA Women’s Championship.<\/p>\n

As part of the desire to grow the women’s game, some fixtures across the season, including two on the opening weekend, will be hosted by Premier League grounds – including the first Manchester derby of the season. Bristol City’s Ashton Gate will also be used.<\/p>\n

But for those unable to get to the games, the FA have launched a new free streaming service called FA Player<\/a> which will allow fans to watch every FAWSL game live as well as providing highlights, previews and features.<\/p>\n

So, whether you’re getting into women’s domestic football for the first time after enjoying the world cup, or if you’re a hardcore fan, here’s everything you may need to know about the 12 FAWSL teams for the 2019\/20 season.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manager: <\/strong>Joe Montemurro
\nStadium: <\/strong>Meadow Park, Borehamwood
\nLast season: <\/strong>WSL champions
\nOpening fixture: <\/strong>Home vs West Ham United (Sunday 8 September)<\/p>\n

Arsenal were a simply wonderful side to watch last season, and were well deserving of their WSL triumph. Joe Montemurro’s team won 18 of their 20 games, losing just twice, but will have a tougher task of retaining their title with rivals improving over the summer.<\/p>\n

One to watch: <\/strong>Vivianne Miedema<\/p>\n

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Part of the reason for Arsenal’s success last season was the devastating form of striker Vivianne Miedema. The 23-year-old finished as WSL top scorer, with 21 goals in 20 games for Arsenal, none of which came from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n

And she continued scoring in the summer with the Netherlands, becoming the nation’s all-time record scorer before her 23rd birthday. A simply ridiculous record and Miedema will be looking for more goals this season to fire Arsenal to further success.<\/p>\n

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RECORD: Vivianne Miedema has now scored 60 goals for the Netherlands Women's team, overtaking Manon Melis as the country's all-time leading scorer.<\/p>\n

What an achievement for the 22-year old. ?#FIFAWWC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/upCvzrcYBL<\/a><\/p>\n

— Squawka (@Squawka) June 15, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n