Newcastle United Women's team is being brought in-house by the Magpies as the club look to make Becky Langley's side a force in the women's game.
The Lady Magpies have been supported by the Newcastle United Foundation since 2017, with the aim of getting as many young girls into football across the region. However, the women's side is now officially under the ownership of Newcastle United Football Club for the first time in its history after a formal restructuring.
The club's shareholders said: "From the outset, we have stated and demonstrated our wholehearted commitment to the growth of Newcastle United Women.