FA_WSL_Hall_of_Fame

WSL Hall of Fame

WSL Hall of Fame

Professional sports hall of fame

The Women's Super League Hall of Fame (WSL Hall of Fame) honours the leading association football players and coaches that have played or managed in the Women's Super League (previously known as the FA WSL; FA Women's Super League), the top level of the English football league system. Inaugurated in 2021, the Hall of Fame, was launched to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the league following its inception in April 2011.[1][2][3] It is intended to recognise and honour players and individuals that who have contributed to the growth of the women's game in England and the WSL since its founding.

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Fara Williams and Rachel Yankey first inductees into WSL Hall of Fame

In September 2021, as part of the inaugural class of 2021, three players were inducted; Fara Williams, Rachel Yankey, Kelly Smith and one manager, Emma Hayes. The next year, a further three players were inducted.

Eligibility requirements

Those eligible for induction into the FA WSL Hall of Fame, include retired players, both active and retired coaches and active or retired match officials. The one thing they must all have "in common, is the positive impact and legacy" they have left on the league since the inception of the FA WSL in 2011.[1] Their selected is only judged on their domestic performances in the FA WSL with no other competitions considered.

To assist the selection panel in selecting their inductee nominations, the following standards have been established:[4]

  • Players - Players must have participated in the Women's Super League (WSL) for at least three years and have made a major contribution to the league, whether as a champion, a team leader, or an exceptional individual player (or via her individual performances / individual accolades).
  • Coaches - Coaches must have won a league championship or coached in the league for at least three years. The individual must have had a huge impact on the league, whether it was through winning the competition or nurturing new talent (youth development).
  • Officials - Officials must have contributed significantly to the league during their tenure as officials and to have upheld a high standard of refereeing to support the Women's Super League's standards, integrity, and professionalism.

Inductees

Karen Carney, inducted in 2022
Eniola Aluko, inducted in 2022
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Players by nationality

As of October 2022 award
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References

  1. [1]
    "About the Hall of Fame". FA WSL Hall of Fame. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Rachel Yankey inducted into WSL Hall of Fame to mark 10-year anniversary of the league". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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    "WSL: Football Association to launch Hall of Fame to mark 10-year anniversary". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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    "Hall Of Fame FAQs". WSL Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
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    Whitehead, Jacob; Percival, Holly (6 October 2021). "WSL Hall of Fame: Fara Williams and Rachel Yankey named as first inductees". The Athletic. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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    "WSL: Fara Williams becomes first player inducted into Hall of Fame to mark 10-year anniversary of Women's Super League". Sky Sports. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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    Whitehead, Jacob; Percival, Holly (7 October 2021). "Emma Hayes and Kelly Smith inducted into WSL Hall of Fame". The Athletic. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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    "WSL: Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes becomes fourth inductee into Hall of Fame". Sky Sports. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  9. [9]
    "Karen Carney, Eni Aluko, Katie Chapman are latest Women's Super League Hall of Fame inductees". Sky Sports. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.

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