Portsmouth Women's team has secured crucial financial backing from chairman Michael Eisner to remain full-time and compete in the National League Southern Premier Division. This decision has surprised many, given the team's relegation from the Women's Super League 2 (WSL2) and the loss of broadcasting and TV money. However, Eisner's investment and vision for the team's future have been pivotal in this decision. The team will be competing with other top teams in the division, including Bournemouth and Fulham, who are both funded by Premier League clubs. Despite the challenges, Pompey Women's head coach Jay Sadler is confident that the team can return to WSL2 at the first time of asking. Sadler believes that the team's full-time professional setup, which includes a healthy and competitive budget, will be a key factor in their success. The team will be looking to make a swift return to WSL2 and will be rolling out and accelerating in the transfer market to make this happen. One departure following relegation is Pompey Women's head of football Brooke Chaplen, who was appointed to the newly-created role in August 2024.