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ITV News
19-05-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Goodison Park to become new home of Everton's WSL team
Plans to demolish Everton's stadium Goodison Park have been scrapped and will now become the new home of Everton FC 's Women's team, the club have announced. The men's team are preparing to bid an emotional farewell to the iconic ground ahead of their move to the newly-built multi-million pound stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. But Goodison Park will instead host Women's Super League matches, with the women's side moving from their nearby current home in Walton Hall Park. With a capacity of 40,000, Goodison Park will now be the largest dedicated women's football stadium in the country. Everton captain Megan Finnigan said: 'This move is a testament to where the women's game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading. 'Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community. 'Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight – and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting.' The decision follows a review of the Goodison Legacy project, which was launched in 2020, by the Friedkin Group following its takeover of the club in December. Goodison Park will also stage some academy matches, while there will be a programme of stadium upgrades ahead of the new season. Chief executive Angus Kinnear said: 'We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us. 'The women's game has grown significantly in recent years and we believe that growth will continue and accelerate. 'We're under no illusions, there are obstacles we need to overcome to make this a success both practically and economically, but we're confident that we will overcome those challenges.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Retention of Goodison Park will give 'certainty to County Road'
Retaining Goodison Park will provide long-term certainty to the wider community around the historic stadium, according to the leader of Liverpool Council. It was confirmed on Tuesday that from next season, Everton's women's team will call the ground home as the men's team make the transition to Bramley-Moore Dock. The decision follows an in-depth review of the Goodison Legacy project by The Friedkin Group (TFG) since their takeover in December. It ensures a new lease of life for the Grand Old Lady beyond Sunday's game which had been anticipated to be the final match in its storied history. Reacting to the news, Cllr Liam Robinson, leader of Liverpool Council, paid tribute to The Friedkin Group for the move and said it would provide vital reassurance to the communities and businesses around the ground, particularly on County Road. The Goodison Legacy project was launched in 2020 to define the future of Goodison. READ MORE: People rushed to help man, 34, killed in crash READ MORE: Woman arrested as man, 34, killed in crash is named by police The move to install the women's team in L4 addresses Everton Women's need for a larger, more suitable venue than Walton Hall Park. Phase one of the transition will include stadium upgrades to enhance the matchday experience and ensure adequate facilities are in place before the start of the season. The relocation will also generate economic opportunities for local businesses through matchday footfall. In addition to hosting Everton Women, it will stage selected Academy matches and expand Everton in the Community's L4 campus. The club said Walton Hall Park will continue to serve grassroots, community, and development programmes for women's and girls' football. Speaking on BBC Radio Merseyside this afternoon, Cllr Robinson said the move would work for all parties. He said: 'This is wonderful news. This city's famous for having two cathedrals, I think we can now arguably say we've got three cathedrals of world football with Anfield, Goodison remaining and now Bramley-Moore Dock. 'I think it's going to be brilliant for the women's game, it will be the biggest dedicated women's stadium within the Women's Super League (WSL), I think it'll be the away day every WSL player and away fan will be looking forward to, but actually the best news around this is it gives some really good, long-term certainty to County Road and the community around County Road in Walton.' Angus Kinnear, Everton's new chief executive, said the decision was not without 'obstacles' but the club was confident it could 'make this a success both practically and economically.' Cllr Robinson said retaining Goodison would also strike a chord with fans on a emotional level. He said: 'I know for Evertonians particularly, that emotional home that Goodison Park is, having it still there, having arguably the best stadium in the WSL is great news for them and for the city. While there were some good ambitious plans, there wasn't all the details we needed to know. 'Now we've got a defined way going forward, I think it shows the way The Friedkin Group genuinely are taking a very ambitious, forward looking approach to running of the club with the right responsibilities to the community they serve as well.'
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Goodison Park to become home of Everton's women's team from next season
Goodison Park will become the home of Everton's women's team from next season, the English club has said. Everton's men's team is preparing to bid an emotional farewell to its long-time stadium ahead of a move to the newly built, 53,000-seat venue at Bramley-Moore Dock ahead of the start of next season. Instead of Goodison Park being demolished, it will host Women's Super League matches, with the women's side moving from its nearby current home in Walton Hall Park. "This move is a testament to where the women's game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading," Everton captain Megan Finnigan said on Tuesday. "Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community. "Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting." The decision follows a review of the Goodison Legacy project launched in 2020 by the Friedkin Group following its takeover of the club in December. Goodison Park will also stage some academy matches, while there will be a program of stadium upgrades ahead of the new season. It has been the home of the men's team since 1892. Southampton will be the visitor for the team's final match there on Sunday.
North Wales Chronicle
14-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Goodison Park to become new home of Everton's WSL team
The men's team are preparing to bid an emotional farewell to the ground ahead of their move to the newly-built stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. But Goodison Park will instead host Women's Super League matches, with the women's side moving from their nearby current home in Walton Hall Park. Everton Football Club is proud to announce that Goodison Park will become the permanent home of Everton Women from the start of the 2025/26 season! 🔵🔽 — Everton (@Everton) May 13, 2025 Everton captain Megan Finnigan said: 'This move is a testament to where the women's game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading. 'Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community. 'Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight – and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting.' The decision follows a review of the Goodison Legacy project, which was launched in 2020, by the Friedkin Group following its takeover of the club in December. Goodison Park will also stage some academy matches, while there will be a programme of stadium upgrades ahead of the new season. Chief executive Angus Kinnear said: 'We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us. 'The women's game has grown significantly in recent years and we believe that growth will continue and accelerate. 'We're under no illusions, there are obstacles we need to overcome to make this a success both practically and economically, but we're confident that we will overcome those challenges.'
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Goodison Park to become new home of Everton's WSL team
The men's team are preparing to bid an emotional farewell to the ground ahead of their move to the newly-built stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. But Goodison Park will instead host Women's Super League matches, with the women's side moving from their nearby current home in Walton Hall Park. Everton Football Club is proud to announce that Goodison Park will become the permanent home of Everton Women from the start of the 2025/26 season! 🔵🔽 — Everton (@Everton) May 13, 2025 Everton captain Megan Finnigan said: 'This move is a testament to where the women's game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading. 'Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community. 'Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight – and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting.' The decision follows a review of the Goodison Legacy project, which was launched in 2020, by the Friedkin Group following its takeover of the club in December. Goodison Park will also stage some academy matches, while there will be a programme of stadium upgrades ahead of the new season. Chief executive Angus Kinnear said: 'We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us. 'The women's game has grown significantly in recent years and we believe that growth will continue and accelerate. 'We're under no illusions, there are obstacles we need to overcome to make this a success both practically and economically, but we're confident that we will overcome those challenges.'
