The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Follow the live action below as West Ham United face Manchester City today in the WSL:
West Ham United WFC 0 - 0 Manchester City WFC
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:28Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:27Foul by Lily Murphy (Manchester City Women).
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:27Delay over. They are ready to continue.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:27Delay in match (Manchester City Women).
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:21Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Laia Aleixandri.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:21Delay over. They are ready to continue.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:21Delay in match because of an injury Kinga Szemik (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:17Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Laura Wienroither.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:17Foul by Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women).
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:17Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:17Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:17Attempt blocked. Laura Wienroither (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:14Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Laura Wienroither.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:13Attempt missed. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:11Attempt missed. Verena Hanshaw (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:11Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Jessica Park.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:11Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Gracie Prior.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:11Attempt blocked. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:08Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Verena Hanshaw.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:05Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:04Attempt saved. Kerolin (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
19:01First Half begins.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
18:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
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