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Why are young English players heading to the NWSL?

A wave of young Lionesses have recently made the move to the US, what does the NWSL offer the next generation of English talent?

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Sep 18, 2026
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Young English star Erica Meg Parkinson had interest from WSL sides but chose to join the North Carolina Courage this summer. Credit: Getty Images

When St. Albans native Anouk Denton arrived in the NWSL, she raved about how teams never went into games knowing what the result would be.

The league’s parity is one of its major strengths compared to European l…

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