Aston Villa Women's Female Leadership Pioneers a New Path
Aston Villa Women's Director of Women's Football Marisa Ewers is leading the charge in women's football, inspiring other female players to follow in her footsteps. With the club's recent dedication of their home league game against Manchester City to International Women's Day, Ewers and her team are making waves in the women's football community.
What's Behind the Movement?
Ewers, along with Managing Director Maggie Murphy and Head Coach Natalia Arroyo, are a rarity in the women's football world, with all three roles filled by women. This diverse team brings together three different nationalities and career backgrounds, making them a powerful force in the club.
What's Next for Aston Villa Women?
The club is proud to have seen young midfielder Lucia Kendall break into the England team this season. Off-pitch engagement matters too, as they partner with Level Playing Field to highlight experiences for disabled sports fans. On Sunday, they will be revealing the starting XIs through British Sign Language on the big screen, and a guard of honour featuring inspirational women connected to the club will welcome the players onto the pitch as part of an International Women's Day networking event.
League Standing
Aston Villa Women currently sit 9th in the FA WSL, with 20 points from 22 games, and are 35 points behind leaders Manchester City W. They have scored 28 goals and conceded 48 this season, with a -20 goal difference.
A New Era for Women's Football
Ewers and her team are not just breaking barriers, but also paving the way for other women to follow in their footsteps. With their dedication to inspiring and empowering female players, Aston Villa Women is truly blazing a trail in women's football.
