'We'll be ready' - who are the WSL newcomers?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the three new additions to the Women's Super League for the first season of its expanded 14-team format
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Notable Quotes
"There's going to be challenges, there's going to be moments, highs and lows, but come that first game of the season, we're going to be ready."
— Lily Crosthwaite , Athlete
"We're feeling in a privileged position. We're looking good and we've strengthened in the right areas."
— Jo Potter , Athlete
Key People
Amy Merricks is the manager of Birmingham City.
Head coach of Crystal Palace, optimistic about the team's prospects.
Striker for Birmingham City, awarded WSL 2 player of the year.
Spanish playmaker for Charlton Athletic, with a history at Real Madrid and Celtic.
Goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team.
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the three new additions to the Women's Super League for the first season of its expanded 14-team format
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