Vivien Endemann Praises Liverpool Women’s Pre-Season Progression as Reds Complete Four Wins From Four Ahead of Charlton Opener

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Soccer Souls or go back to LFC Live.

The 2026/27 Premier League season starts on Friday 21 August, only 33 days after the World Cup final in New Jersey. A finalist may only have a short holiday before joining their club squad.A World Cup changes the first month of the seasonThe World Cup final takes place on 19 July.

Premier League clubs then have just over four weeks before the new campaign begins. These opening fixtures arrive before clubs have had much chance to settle new signings or fully assess players returning from the World Cup.Early fixtures can shape the mood around a club, but they rarely settle a season.

This year, they will also show which clubs have their senior players available. It is a better arrangement than the usual festive rush, though it will not change the pressure on squads competing across several competitions.The World Cup will still be part of the Premier League conversationThe final in New Jersey will close one tournament, but its effects will follow players back to England.