Transfers
Canadian defender Paige Culver signs one-year contract with London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce that defender Paige Culver has joined the Pride on a one-year contract. The Canadian, formerly of Frauen Bundesliga club Turbine Potsdam, arrived at Princes Park ahead of the transfer deadline and is available for selection this weekend. “England is such a growing environment for women's football and it felt like a really exciting opportunity when I spoke with the coaches about the project they are working on here,” said Culver. “I'm a big...
Lois Heuchan retained for 2023-24 Barclays Women's Championship season
London City Lionesses is pleased to confirm that full-back Lois Heuchan has been retained for the 2023-24 Barclays Women’s Championship season. Lois Heuchan, London City Lionesses The 27-year-old arrived at Princes Park last summer, joining from local rivals Charlton Athletic. The Scot quickly solidified her place in the squad in 2022-23, amassing 17 appearances in all competitions under Melissa Phillips and Nikita Runnacles. Heuchan, who is naturally a left-back, was away from the squad in...
London City Lionesses complete the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Izzy Groves
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the addition of creative midfielder Izzy Groves, who arrives at Princes Park on a free transfer from US Saint-Malo. The Jamaican playmaker has inked a one-year contract and is available for selection for the visit of Watford on Sunday [3 September]. “I’ve been loving the environment since I arrived,” the 24-year-old said, when asked about her first week with the team. “When I sat down with the coaches and spoke about what their main goal is, I was...
Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah joins London City Lionesses on one-year contract
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the arrival of versatile wide player Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah on a one-year contract. Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, London City Lionesses The Englishwoman, who arrives at Princes Park from Aston Villa, can play anywhere across the front line and as a full-back. Boye-Hlorkah has amassed a wealth of experience in the Barclays Women’s Super League, with eight goals in 79 appearances. “The opportunity to strive with a team and create something special from...
Republic of Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn joins London City Lionesses
It’s official: London City Lionesses is delighted to welcome Republic of Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn to the Pride. The midfielder joins from Aston Villa of the Barclays Women’s Super League, signing a two-year contract with the Club. Littlejohn was a standout performer for the Girls in Green at the FIFA Women’s World Cup and won her 75th senior appearance in their final group stage match. “I spoke to Carolina [Morace] and Nicola [Williams] and I could tell that they have a lot of...
Forward Danielle Carter joins London City Lionesses on two-year contract
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce that forward Danielle Carter has signed a two-year contract with the Pride. The Londoner arrives at Princes Park after the expiry of her contract with Barclays Women’s Super League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion, for whom she scored nine times last season. Carter, who can play anywhere across the forward line, boasts a wealth of elite-level experience for club and country, headlined by eleven trophy-filled seasons with Arsenal. The 30-year-old was...
London City Lionesses sign experienced Scotland defender Emma Mukandi
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce that full-back Emma Mukandi has inked a two-year contract with the Pride. The Scotland international arrives at Princes Park at the peak of an impressive senior career, which includes experience in the Barclays Women’s Super League, Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga, and the Scottish Premier League. “It’s been good so far, with positive training sessions, quality facilities, and a great group of girls,” said Mukandi. “After speaking with the coaches and...
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Grace Moloney puts pen to paper with London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce that Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Grace Moloney has joined the Pride on a two-year contract. Formerly of Reading, the 30-year-old arrives at Princes Park with a wealth of elite-level experience, including 84 Barclays Women’s Super League appearances and a place in Ireland’s squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Moloney, who made her senior debut for the Royals in 2009, has been a mainstay in the domestic game for over a decade and is excited to...
Venezuela international Sonia O'Neill inks one-year deal with London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the arrival of experienced international midfielder Sonia O’Neill on a free transfer from Turbine Potsdam. The Venezuelan playmaker inked a one-year contract with the Pride on Sunday [13 August] to become Carolina Morace’s latest summer recruit. "It feels great to join the Club," explained O’Neill. "There's a really positive attitude about the group and the girls have made me feel welcome from the first day I walked in. I love the way the coaches...
New Zealand international Paige Satchell signs one-year contract with London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the signing of New Zealand international Paige Satchell, who joins the Pride on a one-year contract from Wellington Phoenix of the A-League. The 25-year-old forward’s impressive professional career spans four seasons, during which she has established herself as a formidable talent for club and country. Satchell arrives at Princes Park with a wealth of international experience, headlined by consecutive selections for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and...
Defender Georgia Brougham joins London City Lionesses on one-year contract
London City Lionesses is pleased to confirm that versatile defender Georgia Brougham has joined the Pride on a one-year contract. The Englishwoman, previously of Leicester City, boasts a wealth of Barclays Women’s Super League experience and is an important addition ahead of the 2023-24 Barclays Women’s Championship season. "The girls have been great, they've really welcomed me in, and I'm really excited for the season to start," explained the 27-year-old. "The coaching staff played a massive...
Welcome to London City Lionesses, Tinaya Alexander
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the signing of forward Tinaya Alexander on a one-year contact. Tinaya Alexander, London City Lionesses Alexander arrives at Princes Park in the prime years of her professional career, with previous experience in the Barclays Women’s Super League, France’s Division 1 Féminine, and the American National Women’s Soccer League. Before the talented 24-year-old entered the senior ranks, she played four seasons in the NCAA with Louisianna State...
Grace Neville signs new contract, extending London City Lionesses stay to five seasons
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce that New Zealand international Grace Neville has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with the Pride. Grace Neville, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) The London-born defender arrived at Princes Park ahead of the Club’s inaugural season, making 53 appearances in all competitions since joining from Arsenal. Neville, a key member of the squad that fought for promotion last term, switched her international allegiance to New Zealand in...
London City Lionesses land defender Maddi Wilde on loan from Bristol City
London City Lionesses is pleased to announce the arrival of defender Maddi Wilde on a season-long loan from Bristol City. The 19-year-old was a breakout performer last term, making 15 first team appearances as the Robins earned promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League. Wilde, naturally a right-back, recorded her maiden professional assist in a 2-0 win over Charlton Athletic in October 2022. “I heard about the new set-up at K Sports [Cobdown] and it really made me want to come here,”...
Hayley Nolan departs London City Lionesses
Hayley Nolan has opted to leave London City Lionesses after three seasons to pursue a different opportunity in professional football. Hayley Nolan, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) The Republic of Ireland international joined the Pride from the University of Hartford in 2020 and quickly established herself as a key player under Melissa Phillips and Nikita Runnacles. Nolan made 57 appearances for London City, including every minute of the Club’s 2022-23 Barclays Women’s Championship...
Sarah Ewens joins Rangers for undisclosed fee
London City Lionesses can confirm that forward Sarah Ewens has completed a permanent transfer to Scottish Women’s Premier League outfit Rangers for an undisclosed fee. Sarah Ewens, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) The agreement marks the end of the 31-year-old’s stint at Princes Park, which yielded the Barclays Women’s Championship Golden Boot in addition to significant off-field contributions under Melissa Phillips and Nikita Runnacles. Ewens, who joined the Pride from Birmingham...
Lucy Fitzgerald signs new contract, returns for fifth London City Lionesses season
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce that wide forward Lucy Fitzgerald has signed a new one-year contract with the Club. Lucy Fitzgerald, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) The 22-year-old returns to Princes Park for a fifth season in blue, having already made 72 appearances for the Pride. “I’m very excited to back at London City after a very good season last year,” said the Englishwoman. “It’s good to have a fresh start with a new manager coming in [because] the team is...
London City Lionesses snap up goalkeeper Sophie Hillyerd on two-year contract
Sophie Hillyerd became the second new arrival of the summer for London City Lionesses on Friday [21 July], signing a two-year contract with the Pride. The talented shot-stopper arrives at Princes Park on a free transfer from West Ham United of the Barclays Women's Super League, further bolstering Carolina Morace’s squad. "I spoke to Ron[ald Thompson], the head of recruitment, and he gave a really warm vibe about the place," said Hillyerd of her decision to join London City. "He showed me the...
Goalkeeper Hermione Cull inks two-year contact with London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is delighted to announce that goalkeeper Hermione Cull has signed a new two-year contract with the Club. The 19-year-old made two senior appearances last term, backstopping her teammates to wins over Birmingham City and Coventry United. “I’m very excited to be back at London City and ready to push forward with the team,” explained Cull on the first day of preseason at K Sports Cobdown. The Englishwoman, who arrived at Princes Park last summer, approaches the new campaign...
Connie Scofield becomes first signing of Carolina Morace era, signs London City Lionesses contract
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the arrival of central midfielder Connie Scofield on a free transfer. The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the Pride to become Carolina Morace’s first summer signing. Scofield makes the switch to Princes Park after spending the last two seasons contracted to Leicester City, including a six-month loan spell in the Barclays Women’s Championship with Coventry United. “The Club is on a really good journey and I can’t wait to...