"American billionaire Michele Kang -- who also owns NWSL side Washington Spirit and newly promoted Women's Super League team London City Lionesses -- has been the majority stakeholder in OL Lyonnes since 2023 and under her reign, the club underwent a rebrand of name and badge this summer in a bid to reclaim their place at the top of the game, having failed to land the UWCL since 2022."
"Giraldez, who landed his first senior managerial job when Barcelona promoted him from assistant in 2021, comes from the school of possession and control. He wants his teams to have a monopoly on the ball and dominate territory with it. Indeed, his Barcelona sides often suffocated opponents, moving the ball at pace and finding space, while regularly creating high-quality chances."
OL Lyonnes are the most successful team in women's football history, with eight UEFA Women's Champions League titles, 18 French Première Ligue crowns and 10 Coupe de France Féminine trophies. Michele Kang became majority stakeholder in 2023 and initiated a summer rebrand of the club's name and badge as the team pursues continental success after a UWCL drought since 2022. Several veterans departed and a wave of young talent arrived, including Jule Brand, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Ashley Lawrence. Jonathan Giraldez was appointed manager and brings a possession-based, territory-dominant philosophy aimed at creating high-quality chances. Early friendlies produced wins over London City and Eintracht Frankfurt, and the team has started the league season in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
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