October 06, (THEWILL) – Fara Williams, England’s most capped player, has been named the first inductee into the Women’s Super League Hall of Fame. Williams, who most recently played for Reading, was a regular in every WSL season until she retired in May.
The 37-year-old also played for Everton and Arsenal throughout her illustrious career, which included two WSL titles, both with Liverpool. She also made 172 appearances for England and competed in the London 2012 Olympic Games for Great Britain.
Kelly Simmons, Chair of the WSL Hall of Fame panel said: “I am delighted that Fara is our first inductee. She is one of those players that can do something special when you least expect it, and because of that – as well as having been an ever present in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League prior to her retirement – the panel was unanimous in her being inducted.
“Not only was she an incredible player but she is a wonderful person, and she is fully deserving of her induction into the inaugural Barclays FA Women’s Super League Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Fara.”
Williams last featured in a Women’s Super League match in May, when she played for Reading in a 5-0 loss to Chelsea. Williams ranked fourth on the league’s all-time assist list with 28 at the time of her retirement. She is now a coach and a pundit.
“Wow… I’m honoured to be inducted into the Barclays FA WSL Hall of Fame,” Williams wrote on Twitter.
“Growing up playing on my estate I never dreamed of being a professional footballer. I just loved the game and still do now, so to be recognised in this way is so special to me and such a huge honour.”
Before Thursday lunchtime, three more players will be admitted into the WSL Hall of Fame.
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