Sunderland Women's Team Takeover Completed

Sunderland Women's team has been taken over by Bay Collective, a multi-club ownership group backed by U.S. investment firm Sixth Street. The deal, agreed in April, has been granted Women’s Super League approval.

What happened?

Bay Collective, headed by Kay Cossington, now owns around 80 per cent of Sunderland Women, with the Wearside club retaining a minority interest.

Why it matters for Sunderland

This latest move continues a flurry of recent investment activity around the women’s game in England, with Sunderland the fourth Premier League club to sell a share in their women’s team to an external party in the past two years.

What comes next?

Kay Cossington is excited about the takeover, saying “We really believe in the DNA and identity of the club”. Sunderland’s men’s team has been transformed under the chairmanship of Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, and the women’s team is expected to follow suit.

Sunderland Women's team has a strong foundation, with a loyal fanbase and a rich history of producing talented players, including many Lionesses.

The future looks bright for Sunderland Women's team, with Bay Collective's investment and Kay Cossington's leadership expected to bring success to the team.