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London City sign former England goalkeeper Mary Earps
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London City sign former England goalkeeper Mary Earps

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  • London City has signed former England goalkeeper Mary Earps on a two-year contract.
  • Earps returns to the Women's Super League after two seasons with Paris St Germain.
  • She previously played for Manchester United, winning the Women's FA Cup and helping qualify for the Champions League.

London City has secured the signing of former England goalkeeper Mary Earps on a two-year contract, commencing July 1. The Women's Super League club announced the move Friday, marking Earps' return to the competition after a two-year absence.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper joins London City upon the expiry of her contract with Paris St Germain. She spent two seasons in France following her departure from Manchester United. Earps expressed enthusiasm for the move, stating, "The clubโ€™s values represent what I want to represent, and they are passionate about what I want to achieve and change the game in a positive way." She added, "Iโ€™m looking forward to getting to know the players, the staff, the style of play and club culture and trying to give everything I can to help the club achieve its collective goals and be as successful as possible."

The clubโ€™s values represent what I want to represent, and they are passionate about what I want to achieve and change the game in a positive way.

โ€” Mary EarpsEarps' statement upon signing with London City.

During her five seasons at Manchester United from 2019 to 2024, Earps made 102 appearances and recorded 45 clean sheets. She was instrumental in the club qualifying for the UEFA Womenโ€™s Champions League and winning the Womenโ€™s FA Cup in 2024, their first major trophy. At the international level, Earps played a pivotal role in England's Euro 2022 victory and their journey to the 2023 World Cup final. She retired from international football in May 2025, having earned 53 caps and represented England at various youth levels before her senior debut in 2017.

Iโ€™m looking forward to getting to know the players, the staff, the style of play and club culture and trying to give everything I can to help the club achieve its collective goals and be as successful as possible.

โ€” Mary EarpsEarps' statement about her aspirations with London City.
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