May 14 – Goodison Park will live on with the iconic stadium to become the home of Everton Women, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
This summer, the club will move to a state-of-the-art venue at Bramley-Moore Dock, which has prompted a season-long farewell to Goodison Park, which stands as one of the grand old stadiums of English football. However, following a feasibility study, the club’s new ownership has decided the venue will serve as the home of the women’s team after the previous ownership group had destined it for demolition and the construction of housing, a care home, retail units and a park.
“This long-term vision reflects the club’s commitment to investing in the women’s game and ensuring that Goodison Park continues to play a vital role in both football and the community,” Everton said.
“The club’s regeneration plans will retain Goodison Park’s proud identity while giving Everton Women a world-class platform in the heart of Liverpool 4. For supporters, it offers the chance to be part of a new era in one of football’s most iconic venues.”
“The ambition is to create a team capable of challenging for honours – backed by high-quality facilities and a world-renowned home.”
With a capacity of 39,572, Goodison Park is set to become the largest stadium in the country dedicated exclusively to women’s football. At the same time, the decision will preserve a historic venue. Since 2020, Everton’s women’s team have played at Walton Hall Park, which has a capacity of 2,200.
The club’s CEO Angus Kinnear added: “We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian, but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us.”
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