Champions Frazsiers Whip FC are heavily fancied to kick off the Jamaica Women’s Premier League on a winning note when they play UWI Women’s FC in the first game of a double-header at 3:30 pm at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex on Saturday.

The rebranded league will be operated by the Professional Women’s Football Jamaica Limited (PWFJL) and there has been an increase in the number of participating teams from seven to 11 this season.

The 11 team are Arnett Gardens FC, Cavalier SC, and UWI Women’s FC, representing Kingston and 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 FC.

The four new teams are The University of The West Indies (UWI), Federal United, Los Perfectos and Wifi FC.

The JWPL has secured increased sponsorship as it continues to strengthen the league’s foundation with the announcement of Kind Hearts Foundation pledging an additional $3 million, increasing its total contribution to $5 million.

KFC has boosted its commitment by $1.5 million, bringing its total sponsorship to $4 million while fans unable to attend in person can watch the double-header live on YouTube at Jamaica Women’s Premier League through SORA Media, the league’s official streaming partner for the season.

In a new initiative, Hummel will launch an official JWPL online store next week, where 25% of all sales will go directly back into the league, allowing fans to support their favourite teams while contributing to the growth of women’s football in Jamaica.

 In the second game at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex, Arnett Gardens FC take on Cavalier SC at 5:30 as there will be five games on Saturday.

Real MoBay FC host Mile Gully FC at Jarrett Park, starting at 3:30, and Wifi United take on Proven Girls FC at Carder Park at 1:30 pm. Federal United FC tackle Los Perfectos FC at 3:30 pm at the Spanish Town Prison Oval.