Manchester City clinched the Women's Super League title on May 13 with a 4-1 win over West Ham United, their first WSL trophy in a decade, with striker Bunny Shaw scoring twice [1, 2]. Shaw, 29, said, "I focus on what I can control. Today is to celebrate and to enjoy. It’s been a long season, we worked extremely hard to get to this point - after that I’ll see what’s to come" [1].
On the final day of the season on May 16, Arsenal defeated Liverpool 3-1 with Ireland captain Katie McCabe providing an assist [1, 2]. The 30-year-old McCabe is leaving Arsenal after more than 10 years with the club. She experienced emotional farewells and tears upon being substituted in her final match. McCabe said, "It was crazy. I was leading the girls out and I looked at the away end and it was like I was at an Ireland game. The fans have been incredible over the years that I've been here, we've built the club up together, we've had success together and I'm going to miss being part of it, for sure" [1].
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 on the same day thanks to a goal from Sam Kerr, who ended her six-and-a-half-year stint at the club as joint all-time top scorer with 115 goals alongside Fran Kirby [1, 2]. The 32-year-old captain expressed pride and gratitude before the match, stating, "When I reflect on my Chelsea career and doing it for the last time, I just feel happy. Happy that it happened, and I feel so grateful to have played for this club for six years and won as many trophies as we could. The only thing that comes to my mind is remembering all the happy moments, the fun moments, and just feeling really proud" [1].
Bunny Shaw is reportedly linked with a move to Chelsea once Kerr’s contract expires [1, 2].