Speed-dating, sharks & Hunted - unique pre-season tales from WSL 2
BBC Sport looks into some of the unique ways Women's Super League 2 clubs have been preparing during pre-season.
Pre-season in the Women's Super League 2 (WSL 2) is not just about fitness and integrating new players, but also a chance for clubs to have fun and bond with their teammates. Clubs have engaged in various activities, from speed-dating to wildlife encounters and reality TV-style games.
Players have been able to explore interests beyond football during this period. For instance, goalkeeper Fran Stenson had an unexpected brush with a shark during a trip with her new team Sunderland. She thought it was a shark at first, but it turned out to be a dolphin. She was also interested in documentary making, developing her skills further during a wrist injury recovery period.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Emily Orman, who is on loan from London City Lionesses, indulged in video games and even developed a passion for documentary making during her recuperation from a wrist injury. She aspired to create documentaries in the future, focusing on women in sport.
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