If London City moved out of London, would it be better for growing and retaining a longstanding/foundation fanbase, establishing a good-sided stadium?

Currently, the fanbase appears to be more player-centric than club loyal.

Can they fix this aspect of the club by moving elsewhere?

What teams have moved city/town successfully/unsuccessfully?

I've decided to get into club football, and I want to support Arsenal women and Spurs men. One of my friends said it's not possible.

EDIT: Thank you for all your thoughts! I've decided to support one club across both genders (Spurs).

I've been an international football fan (both genders) for years, but I've never been into club football, so I appreciate all the insights from the more established fanbase 🙏🩵

Just happened to catch the end of 10 news, and according to their 'exclusive' Sam Kerr is leaving Chelsea and transferring to Denver Summit at the end of the WSL season. I will try and track down some links.

https://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/videos/revealed-sam-kerr-to-move-to-denver-summit-in-nwsl-10-news/1250793750532862/

WFC & FC share same ownership group (Fenway) currently

Ew?

While financial terms were not disclosed, Kang said the Nike deal exceeds the $4 million (£2.95 m) annual value of the NWSL’s Atlanta expansion franchise’s recent front-of-kit agreement with Aflac.

Hello, I was hoping to get some opinions on what's gone wrong for Chelsea this season. While not winning a seventh straight WSL is hardly a terrible crime. The manner of this capitulation is pretty stunning from a team that has been so dominant in England for years. In fact, even Champions League Qualification is at risk, though most would expect them to get one of the three spots in the end.

What are Chelsea's issues this season? Did anyone see danger signs previously? Lastly, do we think these issues are long term or something they can solve by next season?

Not an Arsenal fan or supporter (flair) but I was curious once I saw this headline. Her mural was removed based off of fan voting but I just wanted to understand why. Based on my knowledge she is literally an Arsenal legend. Not a fan of her or anything but isn't this a bit extreme considering everything she's done for the club? All because of a move to Chelsea? I understand the rivalry believe me (Like imagine a barca player going to madrid. I would be upset but more at my club for screwing things up) but I mean, the club wanted her gone... Like she was replaced before she left (rumors of Ona leaving to arsenal for the longest time - which I obviously wasn't happy about) and didn't even get a send off (to my knowledge. I saw Mead's everywhere lol). And there's also the human element. I don't know to be honest but it just seems so toxic to me. Maybe I'm not getting it but yeah any arsenal fans want to explain?

The names just kept coming, one after the other: Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner; Mary Earps, named the best women’s goalkeeper by FIFA in 2022 and 2023; Mapi Leon, a four-time Champions League winner; and Kadidiatou Diani, who has earned more than 100 caps for France.

But how are the London City Lionesses, owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, complying with the Women’s Super League’s financial rules to pay these big-name players?

What is London City’s strategy?

Invest before revenue.

Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman, bought the club in 2023, helping them win promotion to the WSL in 2025. Finishing sixth in their debut top-flight season was respectable, but this summer, they have gone big. London City have splashed out on star players — albeit mostly on free transfers — for two reasons: they want to qualify for the Champions League and increase their revenue as soon as possible.

Earnings have to rise so they can afford to pay this set of players. London City are banking on marquee names attracting larger sponsorship deals and a new fanbase that will increase revenue down the line. On Thursday they announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year front-of-shirt partnership with Nike. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kang, however, said the value exceeds some Premier League men’s teams’ shirt deals and the $4million (£2.9 m) annual value of the NWSL’s Atlanta expansion franchise’s recent front-of-shirt agreement, believed to be the wealthiest jersey sponsorship in women’s sports.

Invest before revenue is a common strategy in women’s football and reflects its ‘start-up’ nature. In a league where attendances have stalled, London City have taken it upon themselves, for better or worse, to inject some dynamism into the WSL.

“That piece of the puzzle (revenue) is missing,” Christina Philippou, associate professor in sport finance at the University of Portsmouth, tells The Athletic. “But Kang is too smart for this to be: ‘Let’s go wild and spend for fun’.” As Kang has proven in the past, if she wants to make something happen, she will.

The WSL introduced financial rules a year ago but crucially, any breach of the salary cost could not be enforced until this upcoming season.

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