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Sunderland currently sit eighth in the WSL 2 Multi-club ownership organisation Bay Collective has reached an agreement to aquire a majority stake in Sunderland Women. Already the majority owners of American club Bay FC, the organisation is led by former Football Association director Kay Cossington. Investment will go into improving infrastructure, the academy and building the staff and player pool at Sunderland with a "goal of growing sustainability". Sunderland currently sit eighth in the Women's Super League 2 with two games remaining in the season. They have a history of producing some of England's most successful footballers, including ex-captain Steph Houghton and European champions Jill Scott, Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Sunderland AFC and to write the next chapter for Sunderland Women, a club with such a proud history and strong identity, " said Cossington. "We are committed to honoring Sunderland Women's DNA and legacy, protecting what makes this club and community so special, and supporting the players, staff, and the academy with cutting-edge resources, infrastructure, and training models tailored to the unique needs of women athletes. "This is a partnership for the long-term, and our ambition is to strengthen Sunderland Women's connection with fans and partners while creating a platform for sustained success at the highest levels of the women's game. " The former England masterminds looking to build a 'superpower' Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Selfish Woods put others in harm's way - Day Amad backs Carrick for Manchester United job Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving Conor and Jock are reunited for more craic-filled comedy A woman's quest to uncover the mystery of her early life Dom Chinea revisits makers who turned their passions into profits The memorable day when the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League? 54 years, 48 leagues, 2, 000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters Ranking football's greatest one-club men Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis. Video Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout. Video Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? 'A messed-up situation' - world champion Dubois on family rift Liverpool's FA Cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.