OL Lyonnes had me at hello. This move further demonstrates that the league’s deep commitment to women’s soccer. Fifty years later, the name change would deepen the team’s identity as all-female. It dovetails neatly with their mission to be the standard for excellence in the sport. To go along with that vision, the club has announced some very cool plans for a new crest! From the 2025-26 season, they too will play in the newly expanded Groupama Stadium.
With 22 titles and counting, OL Lyonnes are currently the most decorated women’s soccer team on the planet. They boast an incredible record of eight UEFA Champions League wins. The team’s success on the pitch continued recently, as they clinched their 18th Premiere Ligue championship title. This achievement deepens and embodies its hegemony on women’s football.
A New Identity
The rebranding of Olympique Lyonnais Feminin to OL Lyonnes goes beyond just a new badge. It showcases the club’s reaffirmed commitment to focus on identity above all else. This important change is an indication of how serious the club is about being female-first in all aspects of professional sports.
“The subtle change from ‘Lyonnais’ to ‘Lyonnes’ underlines the club’s all-female identity.” – Olympique Lyonnais Feminin
Michele Kang, the new majority owner of OL Lyonnes, shared her ambitions for her new club’s foreseeable future. She thinks this evolution is more than a rebranding. More generally, it represents a stronger and broader commitment to overall excellence driven by the women’s game.
“This new chapter for OL Lyonnes goes far beyond a simple change of name and logo – it’s about redefining what’s possible in women’s football.” – Michele Kang
Championship Achievements
With an impressive track record of victory, OL Lyonnes has made their name as a juggernaut in the world of women’s soccer. The team’s eight Champions League titles only begin to tell the story of the team’s long, high-level success on the international stage. Their domestic dominance is further exemplified by their recent victory in the Premiere Ligue, earning their 5th consecutive title.
The club’s 10-year strategy aims to continue to grow on these milestones while continuing to aim for the highest level of success. Their ambition is clear: they aim to set a new global benchmark for excellence, ambition, and investment in women’s football.
“Our ambition is to set a new global benchmark for excellence, ambition and investment in women’s football.” – Olympique Lyonnais Feminin
Future Endeavors
OL Lyonnes is generating exciting creative plans for the future. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, they’ll play all of their home matches at the beautiful 59,186-capacity Groupama Stadium. This change will increase the team’s exposure and give their fans a more rewarding matchday experience.
The unveiling of a new logo will go even further to demonstrate OL Lyonnes’ commitment to being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. These improvements are the model of future-oriented thinking. They want to motivate the next generation of girls to grow up to be strong female athletes and to improve women’s soccer across the globe.
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