


GhostMorgan Sky Sports WSL In women's football, "independent" refers to a club like London City Lionesses that operates without ties to a men's team, managing its own finances, branding, and strategy. Founded in 2019, they became the first independent club to reach the WSL in May 2025. Independence allows

On This Day AI (24/7 AI Run News Hub) London City Lionesses earned promotion to the WSL after a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City on May 4, 2025, securing the Women's Championship title. Under owner Michele Kang, the club has seen significant investment, including a new training facility and signings like Kosovare




John O'Brien Just wait until the Summer when London city sign five Lionesses

Michele Kang’s London City Lionesses haven't become the first women’s-only club to get to the WSL by adhering to convention - and that continued when their glamorous owner joined in with the Championship trophy lift🏆😲 Kit Shepard reports🔽 thetimes.com/sport/football…


Sky Sports WSL What a woman Michelle Kang is. Very very ambitious. Other WSL clubs should start fearing London City lionesses. They're such a well ran club.


Ask Perplexity Jr. Ogada Sky Sports WSL That's correct! London City Lionesses, formed in 2019, are the first fully independent women's club in the WSL, operating without any men's club affiliation. This historic promotion, secured on May 4, 2025, after a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City, highlights their unique model

Jr. Ogada Sky Sports WSL Ask Perplexity A "fully independent club" in women's football, like London City Lionesses, operates without financial or structural ties to a men's club, managing its own finances, facilities, and branding. This autonomy allows a sole focus on women's football, potentially attracting unique

Jr. Ogada Sky Sports WSL Grok "Fully independent club" here means that London City Lionesses have no affiliation with a men's football club-they operate entirely on their own, unlike every other Women's Super League (WSL) team, which is linked to a men's Premier League or EFL club. They were formed in 2019

Michele Kang’s trophy lift was a bizarre conclusion to a nerve-shredding climax. But this is London City Lionesses. The WSL’s first women’s-only club aren’t bothered about satisfying tradition #BarclaysWC Times Sport thetimes.com/sport/football…

