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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.'
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Goodison Park to be made smaller as Everton reveal what it could look like as women's stadium
GOODISON PARK will be made smaller as part of its conversion for the Everton Women's team. The iconic stadium will be repurposed by the club after the men's team moves to the new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock. 5 Goodison Park was first opened in 1892 and has a capacity of 39,572. But that is set to be reduced as multiple parts will be reconfigured. This will be done by reducing the number of seats in each row in order to add space. Everton's women's team currently has an average attendance of 2,062 at their current home of Walton Hall Park. The club has offered season ticket holders and hospitality members the chance to buy the seat that was theirs for this season. It would act as a souvenir of the historic stadium following Sunday's home match against Southampton. The women's side are excited about the prospect of playing their regular football at Goodison. Captain Megan Finnigan has insisted that the team will belong at the ground. She said: "To walk out at Goodison Park as our permanent home will be a real honour. "It's where we belong — and we can't wait to create new memories there." 10,000 attend test event at Everton's new stadium 5 5 While manager Brian Sorensen insisted that it can help the club's dreams grow. He added: "Our players will now have a stage that matches their potential. "Our fans will have a place to build an even stronger matchday culture. "Young girls across Merseyside will see that this is a club where dreams can grow and come true." Goodison Park will feature more branding of the women's team on the upper tier of the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street End. Meanwhile, the new 53,000-seater Everton stadium has had its formal name revealed. The club has partnered with legal firm Hill Dickinson, which has taken the naming rights. The stadium will now be known as the Hill Dickinson Stadium. 5 5
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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.'
