Soccer-WSL set for most competitive season after influx of new talent

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Reading v Chelsea - Madejski Stadium, Reading, Britain - May 27, 2023 Chelsea's Magdalena Eriksson celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the Women's Super League Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea kick off their Women's Super League title defence against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with players saying the new campaign will be the most competitive yet after the English top flight's 12 clubs stocked up with new talent.

Emma Hayes's side have won six out of the last seven WSL titles but the last two seasons have gone down to the final matchday and the strengthening of their rivals will have them looking over their shoulders.