Mary Earps, the 33-year-old former England goalkeeper, signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses beginning July 1, 2026 [1, 2]. Earps retired from international football in May 2025 after earning 53 caps for England [1, 3, 2].
Earps spent five seasons at Manchester United between 2019 and 2024, making roughly 102 appearances and keeping 45 clean sheets while helping the team win the 2024 Women’s FA Cup [4, 1, 2]. She then played two seasons for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where in her latest campaign she made 22 league appearances with 12 clean sheets as PSG finished third in the league [4].
London City Lionesses finished sixth in their debut Women’s Super League season in 2025-26 [4, 3]. The club is backed by American businesswoman Michele Kang, whose investment has transformed the team’s prospects. Earps praised Kang’s enthusiasm, saying, "Her energy is really infectious and I think you've seen it over the years, her investment [in women's sport] has been consistent. It's clear that she has a real passion and energy for women's sport as a whole" [3].
Commenting on her signing, Earps said, "The club'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" [1]. She also addressed the challenge of returning to English football’s spotlight: "I don't know is the honest answer to that question but it's also a big compliment about where the game is. You've got to take the rough with the smooth sometimes." [3]
The deal marks Earps’s return to English football after a successful stint overseas. Her experience and leadership are expected to strengthen London City Lionesses as they build on their first top-flight season.
Earps will officially join the club on July 1, 2026, ahead of the new Women’s Super League season.
