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Brann’s Laura Kaminski leads league by four points

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Laura Kaminski Leads Brann

Laura Kaminski was appointed head coach of Brann women's team in January 2026.
She guided Brann to a cup-final victory over Aalesund after missing the Champions League.
Brann now lead the league by four points with seven matches remaining.
Kaminski, a 2018 UEFA A licence holder, coached Tottenham, England youth teams and Crystal Palace before her February 2025 dismissal.

Summary

Bournemouth Debuts Europe

Bournemouth launched its inaugural campaign versus Real Sociedad, leaving Brentford the only Premier League club yet to compete abroad.
Manager Marco Rose brings European experience to guide Bournemouth through draws with AC Milan and Real Sociedad.
Brighton entered the Conference League after a 2023-24 Europa League exit and will face Getafe, Panathinaikos, Monaco.
Crystal Palace, champions, were drawn into a Europa League group with Lyon, Besiktas, Hoffenheim, Real Sociedad, Salzburg.

History

Historical Context

UEFA launched the third-tier Europa Conference League in 2021 to give clubs from lower-ranked associations continental matches. The inaugural 2021-22 season saw 181 teams compete, with Roma winning the first final in 2022; the competition continued, producing a 2026 final won by Crystal Palace. This reform underpins recent debuts such as Bournemouth’s 2026 tie with Real Sociedad and expands opportunities for clubs and women’s coaches.

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Laura Kaminski Leads Brann

Laura Kaminski was appointed head coach of Brann women's team in January 2026.
She guided Brann to a cup-final victory over Aalesund after missing the Champions League.
Brann now lead the league by four points with seven matches remaining.
Kaminski, a 2018 UEFA A licence holder, coached Tottenham, England youth teams and Crystal Palace before her February 2025 dismissal.

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