Sophie Hillyerd joined London City Lionesses in July 2023 on a two-year deal from West Ham United, bringing with her a solid foundation built at Bristol City, Manchester United and Charlton Athletic, which earnt her an England U19’s call-up. 

Shortly after arriving, Hillyerd suffered a knee injury in a pre-season friendly that would keep her sidelined for the best part of two years. Three surgeries later, she marked her long-awaited return against FC Twente in pre-season, showcasing her resilience, discipline, and determination. 

With fantastic potential, and her incredible hard work and character apparent throughout a tough two-years at London City, Sophie Hillyerd signed a new contract ahead of our debut WSL season.