Lucy Bronze claims WSL attracts top European talent amid player movements
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
England defender Lucy Bronze stated that the Women's Super League (WSL) has an advantage in attracting Europe's top players, with several high-profile transfers expected this summer., Mapi Leon has agreed to join London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona, and Alexia Putellas is also linked with a move to the same club. The recent influx of Spanish talent into the WSL has been attributed to the league's growth in competition and commercial appeal. England is set to face Spain in a Women's World Cup qualifying match on June 7 as they aim to secure their spot in next year's tournament.
- •Lucy Bronze highlights the WSL's increasing appeal to top players.
- •Mapi Leon has a verbal agreement to join London City Lionesses.
- •Alexia Putellas is reportedly leaving Barcelona for London City Lionesses.
- •England leads qualifying group with four wins and faces Spain next.
- •A win or draw against Spain secures England's spot in the World Cup.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — WSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players
- 2:22 PMBBC Sport — WSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players
"England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.
"England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:22 PMWSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players
England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 2:22 PMWSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players
England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.
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