When Women’s Sports Teams Find It Costs Too Much to Win

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Success for Wolves Women FC comes at a cost, revealing the financial and structural barriers that challenge sustainability and equity in women’s football.

Period3 May 2025

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  • TitleWhen Women’s Sports Teams Find It Costs Too Much to Win
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBloomberg
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date3/05/25
    DescriptionThis article explores the financial and structural challenges facing Wolves Women FC, highlighting how success on the pitch can paradoxically become a burden. As the team climbs the ranks, the costs of meeting league requirements and maintaining competitiveness rise sharply—raising questions about sustainability and equity in the women’s game.
    URLhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-03/wolves-women-fc-when-it-costs-too-much-for-women-s-teams-to-win
    PersonsChristina Philippou
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