The 2026-27 Barclays Women’s Super League season is officially kicking off this Friday, and if you haven’t been paying attention, now’s the time. This campaign is about to redefine women’s soccer, with CBS Sports and Paramount+ stepping up to live stream an incredible 183 matches. That is the most matches ever made available in the competition’s newly expanded format, period. Get ready.
The League Got Bigger, and Better
Not only are we getting a massive broadcast boost, but the WSL itself is growing, hitting 14 clubs for the first time. That means more action, more drama, and more talent on display across the pitch. Three fresh faces are joining the top-flight mix, with Crystal Palace, Birmingham City, and Charlton Athletic all earning promotion from WSL 2. Think that’s not going to spice things up? Just wait. CBS Sports Network is set to air one match a week, with even more select fixtures landing on CBS Sports Golazo Network. This isn’t just a season, it’s a statement.
Stars Ready to Explode on the Scene
With so much talent across these rosters, it’s tough to pick just a few, but we’ve got our eyes locked on some absolute game-changers. For Arsenal, keep Olivia Smith on your radar. This Canadian international absolutely owned headlines last season as one of the biggest transfers in women’s soccer, and she didn’t waste any time making an impact. She played in 20 games, starting 15, bagging five goals, and dishing out three assists before a head injury sidelined her in February. Can she come back even stronger in year two? You bet your cleats she can.
Over at Aston Villa, the buzz is all around newly signed Kamilla Melgard. This 20-year-old Norwegian player is a single piece of a big Scandinavian signing spree designed to boost their attack after Kirsty Hanson moved on. If she can adapt quickly to the league’s pace, Melgard could totally reshape Villa’s season. The potential is off the charts.
New Faces and Veteran Savvy
Moving on to Birmingham City, who recently earned their promotion from WSL 2: they’ve got a tough road ahead in the top-flight, no doubt. But with South Korea international Lee Geum-Min leading the charge, that journey might just get a whole lot smoother. She’s a veteran of this league, with stints at Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion under her belt. Her technical quality, relentless work rate, and incredible off-ball movement are exactly what Birmingham needs to generate offense for herself and her teammates. This forward is a serious threat.
Then there’s Brighton & Hove Albion, and a name to remember is Emilie Joramo.
The 2026-27 WSL season is finally here, and with more matches and more teams than ever before, the level of competition is going to be electric. Tune in, because this is going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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