UK Government Endorses Full Professionalization of Women's Football

Support pledged for Football Association and NewCo in implementing recommendations of Karen Carney's review.

The UK government has endorsed the recommendations of Karen Carney's review into women's football, supporting the full professionalization of the sport.
The government has pledged support for the Football Association and NewCo, a new organization overseeing women's professional league football from the 2024-25 season.
Key recommendations include implementing world-leading standards, improving the talent pathway, addressing diversity issues, and carving out a dedicated broadcast slot for women's football.
The government will establish a separate Board of Women’s Sports in the new year to address common themes and challenges across different sports.
The government's endorsement comes as the Women's Super League and Championship clubs agreed to form NewCo, replacing the Football Association.