There was another boost for the women's game in this country on Wednesday with the news that the women's Champions League final in 2013 will be held in London.
Chelsea's Stamford Bridge ground (pictured) will stage the event on 23 May, two days before the men's UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium.
The final was held in Germany's Olympiastadion this year, when the trophy was won by French side Lyon.
White chosen as final ambassador
Former England defender and Arsenal Ladies icon Faye White has been chose as the UEFA Women's Champions League final ambassador.
She will work with UEFA to help continue promoting a growing sport and the final itself.
White said: "The 2013 UEFA Women's Champions League final will be the highlight of the European women's football club calendar.
"After the fantastic support enjoyed by Hope Powell's Team GB at this summer's Olympics - with over 70,000 going to Wembley to cheer on their victory against Brazil - it's great to see London hosting another major women's football event next year.
Showpiece returns to London
Chief executive of Chelsea FC Ron Gourlay added: "We are honoured that UEFA has chosen to bring the showpiece match of this prestigious women's football competition to Stamford Bridge.
"Women's football is now the most played sport for females in the country and the success of the Olympics and the Women's Super League means there is an even greater enthusiasm right across the country.
"We look forward to welcoming the best two teams in Europe to Stamford Bridge in May."
Stamford Bridge holds 41,000 spectactors and is expected to be sold out for the Blues UEFA Champions League match with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night.
It will be the second time in three years that London has hosted the event. Fulham's Craven Cottage staged the showpiece in 2011.
Arsenal Ladies are in action on Wednesday too, as they play the second leg of their last 16 tie against Potsdam from Germany.
By Simon Wright - Follow me on Twitter @Siwri88
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