WSL Football hire Goldman Sachs to help raise funding

Cameron Smith

• 7 Oct 2025 09:05 CDT
• 3 min read

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WSL Football have reportedly decided to hire Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs to help improve the growth of women’s football in England.

The proposed partnership remains at an early stage, however Goldman Sachs are set to help the WSL explore different options to raise funding.

Deals with British Gas, Nike and Barclays have been agreed in the last 12 months, and Sky News report that the WSL will draw on Goldman Sachs expertise in the financial arena in a bid to enhance the stature of the sport.

Accountancy firm Deloitte are also set to work with the WSL as football chiefs aim to continue the development of the women’s game.

A WSL Football spokesperson told Sky News: “Like any responsible business with ambition, WSL Football is working in collaboration with member clubs to explore long-term growth strategies that can accelerate the positive momentum within the women's game.”

WSL expansion plans

Women’s football in England has grown dramatically since Sarina Wiegman’s side won the European Championships in 2022, while they made history by defending their title after a penalty shootout victory over Spain in July.

Following England’s win at this summer’s Euros, the WSL Football board finalised a £65 million TV rights deal with Sky Sports and the BBC, and every single WSL watch will be broadcasted live across the 2025-26 season.

Sky Sports will show 118 live matches, the BBC will broadcast 18, while the remaining 34 matches will be available for free on the WSL’s YouTube channel.

Reigning champions Chelsea are currently top of the WSL table after five games, however their 100% record was ended on Friday evening following a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Manchester City are second, narrowly ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference, while Liverpool and West Ham United are both still on 0 points and are rooted to the foot of the table.