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WSL Explores Debt Funding for Growth and Sponsorship Boost

10/17/2025

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Story summary

The Women's Super League is considering borrowing tens of millions to fund growth.
The WSL board has enlisted Goldman Sachs and Deloitte to explore funding options, favoring debt.
The borrowing would increase central payments and prize money to boost sponsorship.
The WSL became independent from the Football Association (FA) and will avoid private equity.
Manchester United has record revenues, but its wage bill lags behind Arsenal and Chelsea.

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Story summary

The Women's Super League is considering borrowing tens of millions to fund growth.
The WSL board has enlisted Goldman Sachs and Deloitte to explore funding options, favoring debt.
The borrowing would increase central payments and prize money to boost sponsorship.
The WSL became independent from the Football Association (FA) and will avoid private equity.
Manchester United has record revenues, but its wage bill lags behind Arsenal and Chelsea.