The WSL season kicks off tonight and the Guardian’s women’s football writer Suzanne Wrack is here now answering your questions – from what to expect from London City Lionesses after their signing spree to whether Manchester City can go back to back.Ask a question: log in or sign up here.Paula2026 asks: After finally winning the WSL again last season, do you think City have built a squad capable of not only retaining the title but seriously challenging the Champions League – and where do you think they’re still vulnerable?Amoody51 asks: Why are Man City in Pot 3 for the Champions League? Feel bad for Bayern...Suzanne: I’ve predicted City to retain their title, though don’t get too excited as my predictions are notoriously bad. A lot think having Champions League football will stretch the squad but I think City have the depth to cope. The change to the League Cup, meaning UWCL teams will not take part, also alleviates the issue a little, while obviously the UWCL matches are few levels up from the League Cup intensity wise. Where are City vulnerable? I think an injury to any more key players beyond Miedema could cause problems, particularly to Bunny Shaw, Alex Greenwood or Lauren Hemp. For me, the centre-back options are a little lacking, particularly with Jade Rose out.City are in Pot 3 of the Champions League draw because their Uefa coefficient isn’t high enough. They weren’t in European competition last season and while they reached the quarter-final stage the preceding year, they failed to qualify for the 2023-24 edition and failed to escape the qualifying rounds in the two years prior to that. The good news is that despite being in Pot 3, the draw has been pretty kind to them. Arsenal arguably have a tougher draw from Pot 1.Suzanne: I think both. Dario Vidosic’s exit was a shock to everyone but the speed of the announcement of Arturo Ruiz’s appointment showed the club clearly had a little bit of advance notice. A big problem will have been the availability of top-rated managers with the WSL season on the eve of kicking off and many other European leagues having already gotten underway.Ruiz’s decision to switch to the WSL in between Real Sociedad’s two-legged UWCL qualifier against Chelsea and just before their domestic season got underway, shows what WSL sides can offer and the draw of the English league. Would he have been first choice if Vidosic had gone sooner? Hard to say. However, on the basis of his first press conference Ruiz has impressed and Real Sociedad looked very well organised against Chelsea despite their 6-2 aggregate defeat, so they may be landing on their feet with his appointment. Time will tell. Continue reading...