Aston Villa L.F.C.
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| Full name | Aston Villa Ladies Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | The Lady Villans |
| Founded | 1973 (as Solihull FC) |
| Ground | The Lamb Ground Tamworth FC |
| Capacity | 4,565 (seated 518) |
| Manager | Steve Bruce |
| League | FA WSL 2 |
| 2016 | 6th |
| Website | Club home page |
Aston Villa Ladies Football Club is an English women's football team affiliated with Aston Villa, currently playing in the FA WSL 2. The club has been in existence under several names since 1973. Originally titled Solihull FC, the team became officially affiliated with Aston Villa F.C. in 1996. The club have a senior team, a reserve team and several other teams of younger age groups under a Centre of Excellence.
Aston Villa Ladies Football Club was formed in 1973 as Solihull FC. When Aston Villa asked for help in forming a ladies team in 1989, Solihull responded. The club agreed to change their name in 1996 to become the officially recognized ladies team of Aston Villa. As Villa Aztecs they reached the 1995 League Cup Final but lost 2–0 to Wimbledon. In 1998, the Senior Team won promotion to the Northern Division of the FA Women's Premier League. After 13 seasons in the Northern Division, the Lady Villans won the league in 2011 and gained promotion to the National Division. However on 5 May 2013, the club had its greatest achievement by winning its first ever trophy, the Women's Premier League Cup, beating Leeds United Ladies 5–4 on penalties. In 2014 they were one of ten teams who joined WSL2.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
The club also run several other teams under the auspices of a Centre of Excellence. This centre aims to develop the talent from within the local area. The Academy teams include an under-12, under-14, under-16 and development squad"
In August 2010, Aston Villa LFC supplied eight players to a 30-strong England Under-17 training camp. Over the years the Villa Ladies have provided many players for the England young teams, including Mollie Rouse who represents England at Under 19 level [1]
Coordinates: 52°33′24.15″N 1°49′07.17″W / 52.5567083°N 1.8186583°W
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