Nickname(s) The Foxes Manager Jonathan Morgan | Chairman Rohan Morgan Founded 2004 | |
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Ground Riverside Stadium,Braunstone Lane East Leicester League FA Women's Premier League Northern Division |
Leicester City Women Football Club is the official English women's football club affiliated with Leicester City F.C.. The club is distinct from Leicester City Ladies Football Club who are a stand-alone grassroots club whereas Leicester City W.F.C are supported by the Leicester City Men's team.
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Leicester City Women also run a Reserves and Development sides and have newly opened the Leicester City Women Development Centre for the 2016/17 season. The development centre caters for under 9’s, 11’s, 13’s and 16’s.
History
Leicester City WFC applied to join the FA Women's Super League in December 2009.
But in March 2010 they were announced as a losing bidder for the inaugural 2011 season.
Colours and badge
The playing colours of Leicester City Women FC are identical to those of parent club Leicester City F.C.
Stadium
Leicester City Women play at their own ground, Riverside Stadium, Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, LE3 2FW.
Current squad
As of 29 November 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable former players
Honours
Leicester City Women - First Team
League
Cup
Regional Competitions
Leicester City Women - Reserves
Leicester City Women - Development Team