The Barclays Women's Super League continues to feel just as much off the pitch as it does on it, with fans now increasingly able to live, breathe and celebrate their favorite teams and players.
Panini has enjoyed great success with its official WSL sticker collections, offering an inaugural album in 2023/24 that was so well received that it perfectly demonstrated the huge thirst that exists in a cultural and collectible space for football of women's clubs.
Iconic Italian brand released the 2024/25 sticker collection in November and now it's gone a step further with the first WSL set of much-loved Adrenalyn XL trading cards.
Nikki Doucet, chief executive of the Women's Professional Leagues Ltd (WPLL), said: “…celebrating our players in trading card form alongside this is another milestone for the women's game.”
The Adrenalyn XL Collection features 360 cards, including the must-have Golden Ballers. There are five of them to find, including superstars Alessia Russo, Lauren James and Grace Clinton. The Rising Star, Debut and Game Changer categories also celebrate the league's breakthrough talent.
Super Stoppers, World Class, Adrenalyn Rush, Midfield Engine and Defensive Rock are others to look out for, while there are rare Crystal Crest cards and Limited Edition cards as well.
“Our Adrenalyn XL trading cards continue to engage collectors and fans within the men's game as the UK's most popular trading card,” said Katie Gritt, Panini's head of sports marketing. “So to now be able to bring the joy of bringing these fans of the women's game together is another milestone for the growth of the game.
“Providing fans with new and exciting ways to engage with their favorite clubs and players off the pitch supports the continued growth of the game and we are incredibly proud of the part we play in this.
“We can't wait for the incredible women's football community to get their hands on this new collection and add to the fun of their matchday swap, along with the sticker collection! Everyone will be looking for those five, extra special, first ever, WSL Golden Ballers!”
Collectors can start their collection with a starter pack, which includes a binder, three packs, a limited edition card and a Golden Baller card.