West Ham will seek to take the running of its ladies team in-house "at the earliest opportunity" after being accused of discrimination.
Stephen Hunt, the chairman of West Ham United Ladies FC, has alleged the Premier League club has held back funds, meaning the women's side cannot afford a physiotherapist or proper transport facilities.
Hunt, whose team plays in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division, the third tier of women's football, told the BBC: "I think West Ham have breached the underlying objectives of the FA to promote equality and grassroots football at all levels.