WSL in advanced talks over historic deal for all players in top two tiers to join PFA

• Players in WSL 2 have been unable to use PFA?s services
  
• Talks accelerated after Blackburn left second tier

The Women?s Super League is in advanced discussions with the Professional Footballers? Association over providing a funding deal that would enable all players in the top two divisions to join the union for the first time.
Under the existing arrangements the PFA does not receive any financial backing for the women?s game, with players in the WSL 2 ? previously the Championship ? unable to use its services, leaving many without access to healthcare and medical insurance despite being paid pro rata salaries far below the national minimum wage.
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