The best images from a final session at the City Football Academy ahead of our 2026/27 WSL curtain-raiser...
City begin our defence of the WSL title at home to Birmingham City on Sunday 6 September, with kick-off set for 14:30 (UK).
It promises to be a thrilling clash at the Joie Stadium, with the visitors returning to the top flight for the first time since 2022 after finishing top of WSL 2 last year.
Andrée Jeglertz’s side will be keen to get off to a strong start, though, with the Blues boasting a 100% record on home soil across the 2025/26 campaign.
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City have sharpened up in pre-season with clashes away to Fiorentina and Arsenal, while also hosting FC Barcelona and Manchester United at the Joie Stadium.
And while those tests were hugely beneficial, nothing quite beats the cut and thrust of WSL action!
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And ahead of Sunday’s showdown, check out the best images as the girls put in the hard yards on the training pitch...
LIONESSES : Lauren Hemp and Grace Clinton stop for a photo
LIONESSES : Lauren Hemp and Grace Clinton stop for a photo
GETTING READY : The girls step out onto the pitch
YOUNG GUN : Grace Prior in possession
PASSING PLAY : Jade Rose spreads the play
PASSING PLAY : Jade Rose spreads the play
ALL SMILES : Iman Beney and Ayaka Yamashita share a joke
SMART STOP : Ayaka Yamashita's sharp reflexes on show
NEW RECRUIT : Aoibhe Brennan putting in the hard yards
NEW RECRUIT : Aoibhe Brennan putting in the hard yards
Two individuals are holding a Manchester City shirt with the name 'Moorhouse' and the number '14'. The background includes various sponsor logos. Text reads 'Welcome to City Anna Moorhouse'.
A woman wearing a Manchester City jersey stands against a gray background, with text reading 'Welcome to City Aoibhe Brennan.'