London City Lionesses: WSL Preview
The Underdogs of the season are coming in hot, determined to make their mark.
London City Lionesses have been the talk of the summer. Promoted from the second tier of the Barclays Women’s Super League, formerly known as the Barclays Women’s Championship, decisions made by the club during preseason caused all eyes to be focused on them.
Michele Kang, owner of the club is not messing around when it comes to the transfer market. Throughout the summer, the club have secured a variety of new signings: from older, more skilled and experienced players to young, talented players with lots of potential.
England forward Nikita Parris signs for London City Lionesses
England international Nikita Parris has left Brighton and Hove Albion following the expiration of her contract. She is joining London City Lionesses, on the back of their promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Parris joined the Seagulls from Manchester United on deadline day in September 2024. She made an immediate impact, scoring on her first league start, just two minutes into a WSL match against Aston Villa. She then went on to net twelve goals in twenty-eight appearances across all competitions.