In a historic move for women’s football in Jamaica, The Professional Women’s Football Jamaica Limited (PWFJL) has been entrusted with the marketing, commercialization, and development of the Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL). The transition was formally announced during the official launch event of the JWPL on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a new and promising era for women’s football in the country.

The transition follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed between the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and the PWFJL. Under the terms of the MOU, while the JFF continues to serve as the governing body for football in Jamaica, the PWFJL now takes on the crucial responsibility of steering the league towards a bright future. Their key focus will be on securing sponsorships, increasing media visibility, enhancing fan engagement, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the league and its players.

The partnership is poised to bring much-needed professional opportunities to female athletes, aiming to provide not only financial support for players but also an enhanced structure for local clubs. Key objectives of the PWFJL’s management will be to increase international exposure for Jamaican talent, developing more players for the National Programme and providing a pathway for talent to transition into professional and overseas markets.

The new season, meanwhile, is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with eleven teams from across the island competing for the title.

The participating teams include Arnett Gardens FC, Cavalier SC, and UWI Women’s FC, representing Kingston & St. Andrew; Wifi United FC from Portland and Proven Girls FC from St. Thomas, Mile Gully FC and Los Perfectos FC from Manchester, Frazsiers Whip FC and Federal United FC from St. Catherine while representing St. James are Springers United FC and Real Mobay AFC.

The full fixtures, developed by the JFF’s Competitions Committee, will be released by the end of the week.