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London City Lionesses Secure Mary Earps and Mapi Leon

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London City Lionesses are poised to add former England goalkeeper Mary Earps to their roster, with personal terms already agreed. The 33‑year‑old will return to England after two seasons at Paris St‑Germain, where she posted 12 clean sheets in 22 Ligue 1 matches.

Simultaneously, the club is on the brink of signing Spain defender Mapi Leon, who departed Barcelona after nine years. Leon’s 27‑trophy haul includes four Champions League titles, and her return to the WSL could shift the balance in the lower half of the table.

Both signings reflect Lionesses’ ambition under American owner Michele Kang and come as the club seeks to build on a sixth‑place finish in its debut WSL season. Adding Earps’ international pedigree and Leon’s defensive firepower could propel the club toward a playoff spot.

These moves underscore a summer of high‑profile transfers, positioning London City Lionesses as a rising force in the league.