WSL news: 2024/25 Women’s Super League season review
The 2024/25 Women’s Super League season concluded with Chelsea dominating more than ever before.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Claudia Jones reflects on the Blues’ impressive season and highlights the season’s top performers across the table.
Chelsea paint England Blue yet again
Chelsea achieved an unbeaten league season, becoming the first team in WSL history to complete a 22-game season without a loss.
In doing so, the Blues secured their sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title.
They clinched the WSL title with two games remaining, finishing the season on 60 points. In second place, behind Chelsea by 12 points were Arsenal.
This season wasn't just about league dominance. Under new manager Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea also lifted more silverware, winning the FA Cup and Women’s League Cup.
Achieving the domestic treble demonstrates the complete domination from Bompastor’s side this season.
The final podium places, the UWCL, relegation and promotion
Arsenal clinched second place on the final day of the season with an exciting 4-3 win over Manchester United. They finished the campaign with 48 points.
Despite losing out to Chelsea in the league, Arsenal earned themselves silverware this season, through their historic UEFA Women’s Champions League triumph.
Stealing headlines, Arsenal beat Barcelona in the final, with a 1-0 victory thanks to Blackstenius’ goal.
Manchester United secured third place in the league, confirming their spot in the Champions League.
The other end of the table is Crystal Palace with only 10 points on the board all season. They face relegation to WSL 2.
Taking their place will be the London City Lionesses, following an impressive season in the Championship.
They finished top of the table with just a two-point lead over second-place Birmingham City.
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Top performers
Aggie Beever-Jones
First name on the list is Chelsea’s top goal scorer this campaign - Aggie Beever-Jones
The prolific goal scorer has netted nine times this WSL season.
Beaver-Jones has been a consistent top performer for Bompastor’s side, helping them to secure the title.
Mariona Caldentey
Another top performer is Mariona Caldentey, a crucial member of the Arsenal team.
The Spanish international has already been recognised for her standout performances, winning the Women's Super League Player of the Season award.
Caldentey hit the back of the net nine times and contributed five assists for her team.
Alessia Russo
Alessia Russo is another Arsenal player who could not be left off this list.
The England international won the 2024/25 Golden Boot alongside Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw, both scoring 12 goals.
Her ruthlessness in front of goal helped Arsenal to earn second place.
Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw
The other Golden Boot winner - Bunny Shaw - also deserves a mention. She has had an impressive season, with 12 goals and one assist in 14 games.
Bunny earned the best goals per game average across the WSL this season with 0.85 per match.
This is the Jamaican international’s second consecutive Golden Boot.
Hannah Hampton
Defensive efforts also deserve to be recognised.
Chelsea’s goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has earned herself the 2024/25 WSL Golden Glove award.
She recorded 13 clean sheets during the season.
Hampton’s performances have been instrumental in the team’s success this campaign.
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Phallon Tullis-Joyce
The award was jointly claimed by Phallon Tullis-Joyce of Manchester United.
Another standout performer this campaign, with an impressive 83% save rate this season.
Following the departure of Earps in the summer of 2024, Tullis-Joyce inherited the starting keeper spot.
Her debut season has helped United maintain a notable defensive record, the second-best in the league.
Vivianne Miedema
Vivianne Miedema also deserves to be recognised for her Barclays Women’s Super League Goal of the Season.
Her phenomenal finish in Man City’s 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in January has earned the award.
The Man City striker netted seven times and claimed one assist in her 11 appearances.
Sonia Bompastor
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has been named the Barclays Women's Super League Manager of the Season at the 2024/25 League awards.
The manager has been recognised for her outstanding debut season in the WSL.
Bompastor coached the Blues to an unbeaten season, setting records along the way.
Bring on the next season
The 2024/25 WSL season will go down as one of the most dominant in recent years, with credit to Chelsea, earning the domestic treble and an unprecedented unbeaten run.
With rising stars, increasing competition, and record-setting performances, women’s football in England continues to reach new heights.
With an exciting summer of football ahead as we near the 2025 Euros, it will be interesting to see who our top performers will be for 2025/26.
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