The Women’s Super League season begins on Friday and after a busy summer transfer window, there are a few new faces to get to know.
There’s the Arsenal signing inspired by Ronaldinho, a new Liverpool recruit who is tipped for the top and an Olympic star entering her first year of professional football.
At the recent WSL media day, The Athletic took the opportunity to meet a few of them and here we bring you seven to look out for as the new season kicks off.
Rosa Kafaji, Arsenal
Kafaji is already a player who has made an impression on English audiences. She impressed in the Champions League group stage against Chelsea for BK Hacken last season while her cameo for Sweden against England in July in the Nations League posed the greatest threat to their clean sheet.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder was one of only three summer signings for Arsenal and has already caught the eye with her wide variety of finishing and flair on the field. Expect quite a few WSL players to see the ball flicked over their heads this season.
“Ronaldinho has been my inspiration since I was younger and that’s who I’m trying to play like,” Kafaji said at the WSL media day. “I want to be creative, have fun on the pitch, try to score and create chances.”
“She’s a proper baller,” Jonas…
