Liverpool Women are targeting a top-half finish in the Women's Super League this season, building on significant squad improvements and a strong second-half performance last term. The club, which finished 11th in the 2025-26 WSL with 17 points from 22 games, has been predicted to climb to eighth place in the upcoming campaign according to a season preview reported by The Guardian this week.
Who are Liverpool Women's key new signings?
Head coach Gareth Taylor has overseen a busy summer of recruitment. The most notable arrival is German international forward Vivien Endemann, who joins from Wolfsburg. The 25-year-old, who has 17 caps and helped Germany win bronze at the 2024 Olympics, brings Women's Champions League experience and a winning pedigree, having lifted the German Cup in 2024. In goal, Taylor has reunited with Khiara Keating, a player he previously managed. Another exciting addition is 20-year-old Japan youth international Mao Itamura, who arrives from Feyenoord after being named Eredivisie player of the year last season.
What was Liverpool Women's form like last season?
The 2025-26 campaign was a tale of two halves for Liverpool Women. They earned 11 points more in the second half of the season than in the first, the widest margin of improvement in the entire WSL. If they had doubled their second-half points tally across the full season, they would have finished with 28 points, enough for sixth place. Their final league position of 11th was built on a record of four wins, five draws, and 13 losses, scoring 21 goals but conceding 34 for a -13 goal difference. They ended the season 38 points behind champions Manchester City.
Where will Liverpool Women play their home games?
The team will play the majority of their home matches at St Helens Stadium, which they share with a rugby league side and has a capacity of around 18,000. However, fans will have three opportunities to watch the team at the iconic Anfield this season. The first of these marquee fixtures is a Merseyside derby against Everton scheduled for September, a highlight on the club's fixtures calendar.
What are the expectations for manager Gareth Taylor?
Gareth Taylor, the 53-year-old former Wales international striker, brings a proven track record from his time at Manchester City, where he won the Women's FA Cup in 2020 and the League Cup in 2022, and very nearly secured a league title. His task is to translate that winning experience to a Liverpool side in transition. He is supported by managing director Andy O’Boyle, with the club operating from its top-class Melwood training base. The club's financial health is stable, having recorded a combined profit exceeding £500,000 over the past eight seasons and consistently breaking even.
How does this season's squad shape up?
While welcoming new faces, the squad has seen the departure of experienced centre-back Gemma Bonner. Goalkeeper Jennifer Falk, who was on loan from Sweden in the second half of last season, has also moved on. This season's squad depth and player roles can be viewed on the official squad page. The ambition within the camp is clear. Forward Aurélie Csillag stated the team's objective plainly: "We want to be in the first half of the table because we have really good players and I think we can show what we are capable of." This sentiment is echoed by the club's strategic signings and the positive trajectory from the latter part of the previous season. Their current league standings show the work ahead, but the foundation for improvement has been laid. The season begins with that high-profile Anfield derby against Everton next month.
