Mary Earps returns to WSL with London City Lionesses
The England goalkeeper has signed a two-year contract and faces her former club Manchester United in the season opener.
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Goalkeeper Mary Earps has signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses, marking her return to the Women's Super League. The England international spent five seasons at Manchester United, making more than 100 appearances and winning the FA Cup in 2024, before moving to Paris Saint-Germain.
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Earps expressed that it felt "meant to be" for her potential debut to be against her former club, Manchester United. The Women's Super League season opener is scheduled for Friday at 19:00 BST. During her time at United, Earps also became England's number one goalkeeper and was twice named Fifa's goalkeeper of the year. She played a significant role in England's Euro 2022 victory and their journey to the 2023 World Cup final while at the Manchester club.
Reflecting on her time at Manchester United, Earps told BBC Sport, "United has changed a lot since I left, but I spent five wonderful years there and I made amazing memories. I won an FA Cup and met a lot of incredible people." She added that she received a "nice reception" when facing United with PSG in the Women's Champions League last season, which meant a great deal to her.
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After two years in France with PSG, where she made 22 appearances in the top division, Earps sought a return to England. She stated that while she was grateful for her experience in Paris, which allowed her to "take a period of reflection away from the craziness in England," she missed the atmosphere of English football. "I missed the English football culture - the way you feel when you walk into a stadium, the electricity of the crowd, the feeling around women's football in this country," Earps said. She is now "very, very happy to be home" and excited to experience WSL atmospheres again.
Earps joins London City alongside other high-profile signings, including Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon. She acknowledged the competition for the number-one goalkeeping spot, noting that Elene Lete performed well last season. "The reality of it is that I've been here a few weeks and I'm trying to earn my place in the team every single day," Earps commented. She aims to contribute to the team's success and be part of its history.
Earps, who announced her international retirement in 2025, intends to continue her club career at the highest level. She believes London City has the ambition to achieve significant success. "I really do believe that London City will go on to do great things for a long time. They want to be the best in class and world-leading," she stated. Earps feels she still has "a lot to give" and is looking forward to this new chapter.
Questions this report answers
+How long has Mary Earps signed for London City Lionesses?
Mary Earps has signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses. This agreement means she is committed to playing for the club for the upcoming two seasons.
+When and where will Mary Earps play her first match for London City?
Mary Earps is set to face her former club, Manchester United, in the season opener for the Women's Super League. This match is scheduled to take place on a Friday at 19:00 BST.
+What were Mary Earps' achievements at Manchester United?
During her time at Manchester United, Mary Earps made over 100 appearances and was part of the team that won the FA Cup in 2024. She also became England's number one goalkeeper and received individual accolades.
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