Ballon d'Or winner in Bromley: Watching Alexia Putellas' WSL debut with fans from around the world

London City’s 2026-2027 WSL opener against Manchester United at Copperjax Community Stadium has drawn global attention thanks to Alexia Putellas’ move to the club. Despite being roughly 10 miles from central London and not heavily marketed, the club’s planned kickoff sold out, with fans traveling from places including Vancouver, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and even Aberdeen after Putellas joined from Barcelona. Supporters gathered along a public footpath near the ground, with several buying Spain kits and meeting Putellas pitchside. The article also notes the WSL and Putellas’ agency, Team YouFirst, have expanded access in Spain via her ElevenTV YouTube channel, while talks continue to extend coverage to Latin American markets.