It’s time to celebrate Chelsea Football Club on winning its sixth straight Women’s Super League (WSL) title! They did this amazing achievement while completing the campaign without a loss, going 19-0-3. The team won the championship a record early for Chelsea under former manager Emma Hayes. They were an unstoppable force of a squad all season long!
The new boss, Sonia Bompastor, who stepped into the managerial role this season, has come in and made her mark right away. Bompastor further showcased her incredible versatility to adjust and pressure all over the pitch. She guided Chelsea to the title in record time, earlier than Hayes in her last four title-winning campaigns. The team’s impressive record not only speaks to their skill but reflects Bompastor’s strategic coaching style.
Look ahead to 2018/19… Since the start of the 2018/19 campaign, Chelsea has been an equally dominant force in the league. They reliably win their races by a wide margin over challengers. This season’s success earned the club a prestigious honor. It celebrates, first and last, their triplicate dominance in the domestic league.
It’s hard to overstate just how important Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has been to Chelsea’s success. She’s become one of the most dangerous forces on the right side. This year, her all-round contributions have come out in full force under Bompastor’s tutelage, making her one of the league’s truly scintillating performers this season. Her ability, paired with the team’s tactical adaptability, undoubtedly provides Chelsea a greater tactical advantage. This incumbency advantage allows them to outpace their competitors.
This has been aided by Chelsea’s remarkable squad depth showing its benefits. Through her persistence and patience, Bompastor shows us the path to success. More importantly, this approach lets her players succeed in multiple roles over the course of the season. She understands that every player has unique roles to play in the greater team dynamic.
As I’ve explained to my players, you’re going to be in one of three categories. Sometimes you will start the game. Sometimes you won’t be in the squad. Sometimes you will be a finisher. And regardless of your shiny title or glorious fame, you are on this planet to serve the team. For me, it’s about the collective of the club, of the team and what we accomplish with each other. said Bompastor.
This season, Chelsea has been about that collective intelligence, sharpness in attacking areas – particularly on the pitch. In fact, Park and rookie Sofia Huerta rank second and third in interceptions across the league, behind only Tottenham’s Ash Neville. This defensive prowess has been instrumental in maintaining their unbeaten record, as they effectively thwart opposing teams’ attempts to break through.
Bompastor also received strong coaching experience back at Lyon’s academy before taking charge of Chelsea. This unique background has prepared her to mold and define her team in a way that maximizes their talents. She hones in on the team’s flaws and viciously, yet constructively expects them to do better. At each corner, she holds her players to a higher standard.
In sharp relief, former head coach Emma Hayes endured a tough finish to her last season in charge. After a late-season loss to Liverpool, she dramatically gave up the title. This was a huge shift from Chelsea’s usual runaway form in the league.
The long domestic success of Chelsea proven by the hand of Bompastor it’s arduous to imagine. The resilience and adaptability of the group has ensured that their status as a crumbling powerhouse in women’s football has been remade into an evolving juggernaut. Chelsea looks forward to upcoming competitions. They’re looking to maintain their winning streak and continue to develop as a cohesive team.
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