"The defending champions have won six WSL titles in a row and they notched up a record points tally last term to win the title by their largest margin yet 12. Ominously for their rivals, they were trying to strengthen their squad even further during the final hours of the transfer window with the signing of the United States winger Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Chelsea are, undeniably, the dominant force in the modern English women's game and only appear to be getting stronger."
"Jeglertz was asked if Chelsea could be stopped and whether his new team could be the team to stop them, and he replied: I wouldn't sit in this chair if I thought something else. Andree Jeglertz takes a training session as Manchesrter City prepare for the new season. Photograph: James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images That's definitely something the club really wants us to do and the belief in us is big."
Summer featured dramatic penalty shootouts, numerous managerial changes and the women's game's first £1m transfer fee. Chelsea have won six consecutive WSL titles, recorded a league-record points tally and secured a domestic treble. Chelsea strengthened their squad late in the transfer window by signing United States winger Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Chelsea begin the new campaign at Stamford Bridge against Manchester City. One third of WSL clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the season. Manchester City's new head coach Andree Jeglertz expressed belief in his squad, warned of the need to grow into the season and urged patience.
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