SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Manchester City WSL Preview: Strong Squad, Top Pick
Champions add Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, keeping their title-winning squad just as strong.
Manchester City
team
Competition
Women's Super League
Season
2026-27
Last season
1st
Predicted position
1st
Key additions
Beth Mead, Niamh Charles
What happened. Manchester City are previewed as the top team for the 2026-27 WSL season, with Beth Mead and Niamh Charles joining the champions.
- Squad looks just as strong as last season.
- Guardian writers predict City to finish 1st.
- Mead and Charles are notable additions.
City aim to defend their title with an unchanged core plus new signings.
In this story
Charles
