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Chelsea prepares for WSL season after significant roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Chelsea prepares for WSL season after significant roster changes

Summary

Chelsea enters the new Women's Super League season following a transition marked by key departures and new signings. The Blues lost star players Guro Reiten, Sam Kerr, and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, while adding talents like Katie McCabe and Manaka Matsukubo. Coach Sonia Bompastor aims to refresh the squad's tactics and culture after finishing behind Arsenal and Manchester City last season. Chelsea, now focused on reclaiming their previous dominance in the league, anticipates the season kickoff in just over two weeks with further analysis and match previews forthcoming.

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•Chelsea won every WSL trophy from 2019/20 to 2024/25.
•The team finished second in the previous season behind Arsenal.
•Key departures include Guro Reiten and Sam Kerr to NWSL.
•New signings aim to bolster Chelsea's squad depth and tactical options.
•The WSL season begins in just over two weeks.

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Chelsea led women’s football for a long period of time, winning every Women’s Super League (WSL) trophy from the 2019/20 season through to 2024/25.But their six-year streak ended last season, fini...
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