“The main reason for joining is that I’m still looking for an adventure. I still want to play, and I want to be on the pitch. “I want to help the team improve on their success. I’ve always thought about playing in England, it was always a goal for me”.“I’m coming over from France, which was a good experience, but I didn’t play that much. I was also with Essen in Germany for 11 years. I was in my comfort zone. I needed something new, I needed a new step in my life”.“In England, there are a lot of great teams. I’m looking forward to it.” The new WSL season is set to begin on the weekend of 5-6 September. Chelsea Women Complete Fleming Deal Chelsea Women have completed the signing of Canadian Jessie Fleming on a three-year contract.The 22-year-old midfielder has joined the Blues from UCLA Bruins, a football programme at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 75 appearances and notched 25 goals for the UCLA Bruins.Fleming has won a host of individual awards Canada Under-20s Female Player of the Year in 2015, 2016, and 2017 and the Under-17s Female Player of the Year in 2014. Fleming was also named in the Best XI in the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championships and was a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, which goes to the top college football player in the USA, in 2017 and 2019.
Fleming has represented her national team at Under-17s and Under-20s level before becoming the second-youngest player to ever play for Canada when she made her senior debut at the age of 15.She becomes Chelsea’s third summer signing as they’ve brought in Niamh Charles and Melanie Leupolz ahead of the 2020-21 season.Fleming told the Chelsea website ‘I knew I really wanted to play in the WSL, I think the league is doing really well right now and there is a ton of fantastic players in the league so that really excited me”.‘For Chelsea it was the players here and I wanted to be in a challenging environment. Having conversations with Emma [Hayes] and learning a bit more about the team, I was just really excited about the environment and what it has to offer”.Manager Emma Hayes added “Jessie is one of the top young players in the world, so for us to be able to sign her is a testament to the work that has been done here for a number of years. She chose Chelsea, this was her priority, her first choice and we were over the moon to get her”.
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As Australia’s number one, Williams has made 88 appearances and will now join up with international teammates Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord at her new club.Williams will add further competition for the number one jersey at Arsenal as she will battle it out with Manuela Zinsberger and Fran Stenson to claim that spot.Wiliams has also featured for Canberra United, Chicago Red Stars, Pitea, Western New York Flash, Washington Spirit, Houston Dash and Reign. Crystal Palace Sign Georgia Clifford From Oxford United Crystal Palace Women have announced the signing of Georgia Clifford from Oxford United. The centre-back spent a season with Oxford in order to aid her recovery from an ACL injury that she sustained during her two seasons with Reading.Clifford was crowned as the clubs player of the season last year at the U’s so it’s a high quality signing for the south London club. She helped Oxford United finish third in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division when play was halted by the coronavirus pandemic.Speaking to the club website Clifford said “I’m really excited to join Palace as it has always been a club I have admired,”.“The drive and determination within the staff and players to keep developing and to move higher within the women’s game is something I look for in a club.”Eagles boss Dean Davenport added” To return from a severe ACL in the manner in which Georgia has demonstrates the characteristics that I look for in our players.“With Annabel [Johnson] named our new captain, Ffion joining and Amy [Goddard] playing in every game last season, Georgia adds further quality to an already impressive rear guard.”Clifford becomes the fourth signing off the summer at Palace as Chloe Morgan, Ffion Morgan and Kate Natkiel have been brought ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. Blackburn Rovers Ladies Captain Signs New DealBlackburn Rovers Ladies have been handed a huge boost heading into the 2020/21 season as captain Saffron Jordan has signed a new contract at the clubThe deal will see the forward remain with Rovers until at least the end of the 2020-21 season and has been signed as the Blues prepare to compete in the FA Women’s Championship once again.Jordan has been a crucial part in Gemma Donnelly’s forward line for the past six seasons, after a two-year spell playing in the USA. She scored six goals in all competitions during 2019/20 and assisted six more, and was recognised for her efforts by picking up Supporters’ Player of the Year at the Ladies’ virtual End of Season Awards last month.She has been Rovers’ top goalscorer three times and won Player of the Match in the FAWNL Cup final in 2017-18.Speaking to the club website she said “It feels amazing to be offered a contract,” Jordan commented. “I love this club and it seems like my loyalty and play is getting rewarded, which is obviously a really nice feeling.”In total, the 26-year-old has made 143 appearances for the Club, scoring 111 times in a Blue and White shirt.Blackburn finished 7th with 10 points in their debut season in the FA Women’s Championship last season. Sarah Robson Pens New Durham Deal Northern Ireland senior international Sarah Robson has signed a new contract with FA Women’s Championship side Durham.Since arriving at the club in 2016 she is now approaching 100 appearances for the club. Robson started her career at Moyola Park before moving to Ballymena United Allstars.In 2005, she won a scholarship to University of Southern Mississippi before she headed to the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild, where she played for Fylkir, then GrindavíkShe has also played for Sunderland and Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarða. The combative midfielder has won more than 60 caps for her country after making her debut against Sweden in March 2005.“I’m excited to be signing for Durham for another season,” she told the club website. “I’m looking forward to getting back out in front of the fans again soon as we’ve missed them loads over the last few months – so we’ll hopefully see them all very soon.”Manager Lee Sanders added: “I’m really pleased to have Sarah with us for a further season. “She brings that experienced head to the middle that all teams need – she knows how and when to break things up to slow the opposition down, she’s fiercely competitive and keeps herself in good shape as she looks to continue her international career and compete in the delayed qualifiers and tournaments”.Durham finished third in the curtailed 2019-20 FA Women’s Championship season with 32 points behind Sheffield United and champions Aston Villa. Crystal Palace Announce Welsh International Crystal Palace Women have snapped up right-back Ffion Morgan, from fellow Championship side Coventry United Ladies.The 20 year old is regarded to be one of the finest talents in the Championship. She began her career with Ammanford and Cardiff City before joining Coventry in 2019.She made her international debut for Wales in 2017 against Northern Ireland and has been a regular in Jayne Ludlow’s side to date.Eagles manager Dean Davenport was delighted his side could pull the deal off ad he said “Ffion was one of the opposition players that stood out to us last year,” Davenport admitted. “Therefore, when the opportunity to sign her came up, the club knew it was one that they needed to make happen”“Having someone arrive with her international pedigree [nine caps for Wales] will be a big bonus to the side on and off the pitch; a great statement signing.”Morgan, who obtained her UEFA B coaching license whilst recovering from an ACL injury at 17, cannot wait to get started in south London: “I’m super excited to be part of the team at Crystal Palace,” she said.” I’m looking forward to a successful season as an Eagle. Article by Josh Bunting – @Buntingfootball
