The Brighton & Hove Albion women's squad is back and looking to get up the table in Women's Super League. The question is a clear one.
Can the Seagulls finally settle under Dario Vidosic after a couple of seasons of managerial upheaval? They are one of the best-run WSL clubs off the pitch but need stability in the dugout to realise their lofty ambitions Albion have rattled through five bosses in the past two years.
Marquee signing Fran Kirby brings her quality and experience from Chelsea, but losing both Englands Katie Robinson and forward Elisabeth Terland are blows. They need a solid year.
This is looking like it could be an exciting season for the Sussex outfit. Preseason was excellent, too, with three wins as Brighton beat Portsmouth 4-0, Malaga 7-0 and Granada 3-2.
As a club in the Women's Super League, Brighton & Hove Albion enter the FA Cup in the fourth round. This will be taking place in January.
The League Cup, meanwhile, begins in October for the Seagulls. Brighton will be facing Birmingham City, Leicester and Bristol City in the group stage.
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Brighton women's squad
The Brighton & Hove Albion women's squad for the Women's Super League, 2024/25
GK: Melina Loeck
GK: Sophie Baggaley
GK: Hannah Poulter
DF: Maria Thorisdottir
DF: Poppy Pattinson
DF: Guro Bergsvand
DF: Jorelyn Carabal
DF: Rachel McLauchlan
DF: Marit Aue
DF: Marisa Olislagers
MF: Vicky Losada (captain)
MF: Jelena ankovi
MF: Maisie Symonds
MF: Dejana Stefanovi
MF: Madison Haley
MF: Charlize Rule
MF: Fran Kirby
MF: Bex Rayner
MF: Kiko Seike
FW: Aisha Masaka
FW: Pauline Bremer
FW: Lee Geum-min
FW: Michelle Agyemang[1]
FW: Nikita Parris
FW: Bruna Vilamala[2]
[1] on loan from Arsenal [2] on loan from Barcelona
Squad numbers
The Brighton & Hove Albion women's squad numbers for the Women's Super League, 2024/25
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No.
Player
Pos
2
Maria Thorisdottir
DF
3
Poppy Pattinson
DF
5
Guro Bergsvand
DF
6
Vicky Losada (captain)
MF
7
Aisha Masaka
FW
8
Pauline Bremer
FW
9
Lee Geum-min
FW
10
Jelena ankovi
MF
14
Jorelyn Carabal
DF
18
Maisie Symonds
MF
20
Dejana Stefanovi
MF
21
Madison Haley
MF
27
Rachel McLauchlan
DF
28
Melina Loeck
GK
32
Sophie Baggaley
GK
33
Charlize Rule
MF
Hannah Poulter
GK
Marit Aue
DF
Marisa Olislagers
DF
Fran Kirby
MF
Bex Rayner
MF
Kiko Seike
MF
Michelle Agyemang
FW
Nikita Parris
FW
Bruna Vilamala
FW
Key player
Brighton & Hove Albion women's key player: Fran Kirby
For all that she achieved at Chelsea, Kirbys nine-year spell at the club was subject to many disruptions. The skilful forward now has a fresh start at Brighton, who have also recruited Nikita Parris from Manchester United.
At her best, Kirby is almost unstoppable. An incisive passer and tricky dribbler, her technical ability more than compensates for a lack of physical presence. She will look to inspire the Seagulls to success in the next chapter of an illustrious career.
Former Australia international Vidosic arrives fresh-faced at Sussex after two years at Melbourne City a member of the City Football Group. The 37-year-old delivered an A-League title in style and there's hope that this former journeyman can replicate his success at Broadfield and deliver a little more of the same.
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Jack has worked as a sports reporter full-time since 2021. He previously worked as the Chief Womens Football Writer at the Mirror, covering the England Womens national team and the Womens Super League. Jack has covered a number of major sporting events in recent years including the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup on the ground in Australia.
