OL Féminin: partnership with the Lyon & Rhône district (FRA) to promote amateur women's football

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (Arkema Première Ligue) has entered into a two-season partnership (2024-2026) with the Lyon and Rhône Football District (DLR) to promote amateur women's football, announced the club on 07/11/2024.

"As major players in local football, OL Féminin and the DLR are keen to increase the visibility and development of women's football. This unprecedented partnership aims to create a special link between the two entities, the many licence-holders, the various clubs in the region and the public through numerous initiatives," said the club, whose American businesswoman Michele Kang became majority shareholder (52.91%) and president in February 2024.

"This collaboration is part of the dynamic set up by the club, through its Réseau Football Féminin (Women's Football Network) and the various actions undertaken to increase the development of women's football in the member clubs, mainly located in the region. In this context, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin undertakes, among other things, to facilitate contact between amateur clubs with a women's section and the District and to…