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Michele Kang Rebrands Lyonnais Féminin as OL Lyonnes with Major Upgrades

The rebranded club will play all matches at Groupama Stadium next season and open a state-of-the-art female-specific training campus by 2026.

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Olympique Lyonnais players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo
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Overview

  • OL Lyonnes will debut a new name, logo, and identity next season, marking a departure from its previous branding as Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
  • The team will permanently play all home games at the 59,000-seat Groupama Stadium, sharing the venue with the men’s team.
  • A new, state-of-the-art training campus designed specifically for female athletes will open in July 2026, fully financed by majority owner Michele Kang.
  • The women’s team will swap facilities with the boys’ academy, transforming the space into a bespoke performance center tailored to players’ needs.
  • Kang’s vision emphasizes creating an independent identity for women’s football while leveraging OL Lyonnes’ record eight Champions League titles and 18 domestic league wins.