Brighton Women capped off a season of immense growth with a memorable day at Wembley, despite losing to Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final. With a purpose-built stadium for the women's team in creation and a squad packed full of talent, Brighton want to be competing on these stages for many years to come. They tested Manchester City early on with Kirby finding space in the box and Seike racing down the right-hand side on several occasions. Madison Haley was more involved in the second half but City's lead proved too big to catch. Manager Vidosic said he was really proud of the team's performance, adding that the result was a little bit unfair on the girls. The team started the game well, pressing City's backline and causing problems, but their failure to capitalise on that pressure proved costly. City's bench was stacked with quality and they were able to introduce Miedema and Fujino as substitutes, both of whom scored to extend City's lead. Brighton's young squad were given a harsh lesson by City but they showed in patches they are capable of competing with England's best. The team's fans had travelled in numbers, saturating Wembley Way in the morning, draped in blue and white flags and striped shirts. They unveiled a tifo before kick-off which showed an image of manager Vidosic with his father, Rado, who had been a much-loved member of staff at Brighton before he died from cancer in January. Vidosic had spoken about the pride he felt in honour of his father, and the words on the tifo captured his influence perfectly, reading 'Father, coach, mentor'. Vidosic added that it was a beautiful thing to say and the message, thanking the club and the fans. Each day is different for Vidosic, with some days being easier than others, but he knows his father would have been proud of the team's performance, irrespective of the result. Brighton Women will look to build on this experience and come back stronger next season, with their fans eagerly anticipating their next match. The team's progress and potential are exciting, and they will be looking to make a statement in the Women's Super League. With their new stadium and talented squad, the future looks bright for Brighton Women. The team will be looking to learn from their experience and use it to fuel their ambitions for next season. Brighton Women's fans will be eagerly awaiting their next match, hoping to see their team in action and cheering them on to victory.