London City Lionesses add Putellas for upcoming Women's Super League season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
London City Lionesses enter the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season with a bolstered roster following the signing of Ballon d’Or winner Putellas. The independent club aims to improve upon its sixth-place finish from the previous campaign and challenge the top teams in the division. Guardian writers project the squad to finish in fourth place this season as the club works to bridge the competitive gap at the top of the table. The addition of several high-profile players marks a strategic shift in the club's development heading into the new league schedule.
- •London City Lionesses finished in sixth place during the previous season.
- •Ballon d’Or winner Putellas joins the club ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
- •Guardian writers project the club to finish in fourth place this season.
- •The roster additions aim to improve the club's standing within the Women's Super League.
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 11: Manchester City
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 10: London City Lionesses
"Ballon d’Or winner Putellas leads influx of superstar names at independent club aiming to bridge gap to very best Guardian writers’ predicted position: 4th (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 6th Continue reading...
"Beth Mead and Niamh Charles are notable additions to the champions’ squad that looks just as strong as last season Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Tom Garry’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 1st Continue reading...
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 31, 2026, 11:01 PMWomen’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 11: Manchester City
Beth Mead and Niamh Charles are notable additions to the champions’ squad that looks just as strong as last season Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Tom Garry’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 1st Continue reading...
- The Guardian SportAug 30, 2026, 11:01 PMWomen’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 10: London City Lionesses
Ballon d’Or winner Putellas leads influx of superstar names at independent club aiming to bridge gap to very best Guardian writers’ predicted position: 4th (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 6th Continue reading...
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