Chelsea Women stormed to a historic domestic Grand Slam today, demolishing Manchester United 3-0 in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in front of new shareholders, Grand Slammer Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia.
Sandy Baltimore dazzled, scoring twice and assisting, while Catarina Macario's header sealed a commanding victory. The triumph cements Chelsea's unrivaled dominance.
The match kicked off with United pressing aggressively, forcing early corners. Chelsea absorbed the pressure and struck decisively before halftime when Baltimore converted a penalty after Celin Bizet's foul on Erin Cuthbert. The goal shifted the game's momentum firmly in Chelsea's favor.
In the second half, Chelsea's class shone through as Baltimore teed up Macario for a towering header in the 84th minute. Baltimore then sealed her standout performance with a stoppage-time goal, leaving United reeling. United's late chance through Elisabeth Terland sailed just over, underscoring their struggles.
Chelsea's unbeaten season, saw them clinch the Women's Super League with a record 60 points and the Women's League Cup. Their dominance over United is stark, winning 14 of their last 16 encounters. This FA Cup victory completes their first treble since 2021.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, who recently acquired an 8-10% stake in Chelsea Women for £20 million, watched from the stands with Olympia, amplifying the event's global buzz. Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and Angel City FC owner, aims to build Chelsea into a billion-dollar brand. Their presence underscored the growing investment in women's football.
Chelsea's valuation now tops £200 million, making them the world's most valuable women's football team. The final, attended by 74,412 fans and broadcast on BBC One, highlighted the Women's FA Cup's rising prominence. Chelsea's treble solidifies their status as English women's football's gold standard.
