Manchester City Seem Reborn Under New Coach Andrée Jeglertz as Title Fight Heats Up.
After six consecutive years of dominance, Chelsea's grip on the Women's Super League title has weakened. They now head to the Etihad Stadium nine points behind Manchester City and are likely to need a win to secure their crown. This contrasts with City's past near-misses, where they finished second five times since their last WSL win 10 years ago.
Their recent resurgence is not due solely to being fresher from Europe, but rather a sophisticated transformation under new head coach Andrée Jeglertz. The club took time in selecting her replacement for Gareth Taylor but have found someone who brings calm and consistency. Jeglertz has earned praise for his balanced approach, thoughtful listening skills, and strong people management abilities.
The team's pressing and work rate have improved dramatically, winning possession in the final third more often than any other team. Their focus is exemplified by their minimal concession of goals in stoppage time and their ability to create big chances through Mariona Caldentey and Vivianne Miedema.
The squad has been strengthened by recruitment, with Therese Sjögran's experience guiding them well. New signings such as Laura Blindkilde Brown have come of age, while Kerstin Casparij continues to excel in scoring headed goals. The team's spirit is high, with players socializing together and a lack of negative vibes.
Despite their improvement, the road ahead remains challenging. A win against Chelsea will propel City towards the title, but they face Arsenal after that. The atmosphere within the club suggests that this could be City's year to reclaim the WSL crown, as they look revitalized under Jeglertz's leadership.
After six consecutive years of dominance, Chelsea's grip on the Women's Super League title has weakened. They now head to the Etihad Stadium nine points behind Manchester City and are likely to need a win to secure their crown. This contrasts with City's past near-misses, where they finished second five times since their last WSL win 10 years ago.
Their recent resurgence is not due solely to being fresher from Europe, but rather a sophisticated transformation under new head coach Andrée Jeglertz. The club took time in selecting her replacement for Gareth Taylor but have found someone who brings calm and consistency. Jeglertz has earned praise for his balanced approach, thoughtful listening skills, and strong people management abilities.
The team's pressing and work rate have improved dramatically, winning possession in the final third more often than any other team. Their focus is exemplified by their minimal concession of goals in stoppage time and their ability to create big chances through Mariona Caldentey and Vivianne Miedema.
The squad has been strengthened by recruitment, with Therese Sjögran's experience guiding them well. New signings such as Laura Blindkilde Brown have come of age, while Kerstin Casparij continues to excel in scoring headed goals. The team's spirit is high, with players socializing together and a lack of negative vibes.
Despite their improvement, the road ahead remains challenging. A win against Chelsea will propel City towards the title, but they face Arsenal after that. The atmosphere within the club suggests that this could be City's year to reclaim the WSL crown, as they look revitalized under Jeglertz's leadership.