Everton Women sold to become separate entity from men’s team with hopes to attract further investment

Everton Women has been sold and are now a separate entity from the men’s team.

It remains alongside the men’s team under the Roundhouse Capital Holdings Ltd umbrella.

Everton bosses hope the move will help attract further investment for the women’s team, particularly from the United States.

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The sale, which is seen as fair market value, has been ratified by the Premier League.

The change comes as public focus sits firmly on England’s triumphant Euros campaign, although Everton insist the timing is largely linked to the club entering a new financial year.

It is the latest in a number of clubs selling their women’s team, with Aston Villa and Chelsea making similar moves recently.

Everton Women will play at Goodison Park next season, while the men’s side will play in the club’s new 52,000-seat Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Everton begin the new Women’s Super League season against local rivals Liverpool at Anfield on September 7, live on Sky Sports.

Sky Sports remains the home of the WSLFrom the 2025/26 season, most Women’s Super League matches will kick-off at 12pm on Sundays – subject to stadium availability – giving fans a regular and accessible viewing window.

Sky Sports will broadcast matches concurrently across channels, including Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports+ and the Sky Sports app, offering greater choice and visibility.

Under a new five-year deal, Sky remains the home of the WSL, showing nearly 90 per cent of all matches, including 78 exclusively – over three times more than before.