History
Millwall Lionesses became a leading force in both the women's game as well as the "Millwall Community Programme", and played an active part in the development of girls football. Millwall Lionesses were the first club to have a female Centre of Excellence, of which there eventually became 42 in England. Millwall Lionesses field teams with an age range of eight, to thirty plus.
The current England women's national football team coach Hope Powell began her career with The Lionesses at the age of eleven, making her international debut at the age of 16.
The Lionesses won the FA Women's Cup in 1991 and 1997. They play in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division.
The Lionesses finished the 2007–08 season in 2nd place, their highest place in the league since they were relegated in 2001.
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