By Hannah Pinnock The path to reaching the elite level in women’s football is fiercely competitive, and filled with obstacles for young players aspiring to become professionals in the WSL. It’s a reality 19-year-old Alex Hennessy knows all too well as she progressed through the youth ranks at Arsenal, and represented the Lionesses at various youth levels from Under-15 to Under-19. In September 2021, aged just 16, she made her senior debut for the Gunners in a WSL clash against Reading, replacing Steph Catley for the final 12 minutes of a 4-0 win. A few months later, Hennessy joined Crystal Pal…