Brighton prepare for WSL season opener after appointing Arturo Ruiz

Brighton and Hove Albion head into their Women’s Super League opener against Arsenal on September 6 under new management. Arturo Ruiz replaces Dario Vidosic, who left the club after two years to pursue opportunities in the United States. Ruiz joins from Real Sociedad where he secured a third-place finish and qualification for the Champions League. Defender Marisa Olislagers expressed optimism for the season, citing a goal to improve on last year’s seventh-place league finish. The team enters the campaign having retained key players including Keiko Seike and Chiamaka Nnadozie. Brighton also bolstered their squad with the addition of Lia Wälti.

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