The space for female fandom is growing, but sexual harassment continues to be a barrier for women getting into football. With fans increasingly expecting brands to address discrimination within the sport, EFL is celebrating women with the aim of making football a more inclusive environment.

Barcelona Femení's April 22nd clash with VfL Wolfsburg in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals set a new world record for attendance at a women’s football match. It highlighted the growing popularity of women’s sport, but there remain distinct barriers to wider participation and fandom.

After watching Sky Brown nail her Olympic debut, who didn’t want to jump on a skateboard and try out the basics? The sport was already enjoying a boom in popularity before the Games, with the pandemic creating the right conditions for interest to flourish, but what makes it so appealing?

Adidas’ ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ campaign aims to inspire and capture the loyalty of women by sharing inspiring stories and driving gender inclusivity. How can brands provide practical solutions to real-world challenges and address the barriers that women face in accessing sports?