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All change for AFC Bournemouth women ahead of 2026-27 opener

AFC Bournemouth women have been drastically transformed this summer - Cherries On Top brings you up to date ahead of the new campaign.

11.08.26, 09:00 Updated 18.08.26, 22:27 3 Minute Read

AFC Bournemouth women have had a whirlwind summer, with plenty of change on and off the field. Ahead of their season opener away at AFC Wimbledon on Sunday, August 16th, Cherries On Top catches you up to speed with all the goings-on for the women’s side.

Cherries have been busy throughout the summer, making 10 signings with the same number heading in the opposite direction.

Player of the season Jessica Hennessey left to join WSL2 outfit Burnley, whilst other departures included established names such as Erin Foley, Amber Treweek, Kenni Thompson, Gemma McGuinness, Molly Barron-Clark, as well as Zoe Barratt, Kelci Bowers, Phoebe Williams, and Sophie Quirk.

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Jack Tanner

Jack Tanner Starting his journalism career covering local non-league football at the age of 14, Dorset-native Jack Tanner covered Cherries for the Bournemouth Daily Echo for the best part of four years. After a brief stint covering AFC Bournemouth on a freelance basis for national newspapers, Jack went on to cover boxing for The Independent.

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