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Delphine Cascarino Joins London City Lionesses from San Diego

1/20/2026

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Cascarino Joins Lionesses

Delphine Cascarino, a France forward, terminated her contract with the San Diego Wave to be closer to home and signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the London City Lionesses.
Cascarino is a six-time Women's Champions League winner.
Head coach Eder Maestre praised her skills and winning mentality.
London City Lionesses are seventh in the Women's Super League in their first season.

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London City Lionesses won 1-0 against Sunderland in the Women’s FA Cup.
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London City Lionesses sit seventh in the Women’s Super League.
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Historical Context

The UEFA Women's Champions League, rebranded from the UEFA Women's Cup in 2009, expanded in 2019 to feature 16 teams, including Lyon and Barcelona. This growth reflects the increasing competitiveness and visibility of women's football. Delphine Cascarino, a six-time champion, now joins the London City Lionesses, highlighting the evolving landscape of women's sports and player mobility in the Women's Super League.

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Cascarino Joins Lionesses

Delphine Cascarino, a France forward, terminated her contract with the San Diego Wave to be closer to home and signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the London City Lionesses.
Cascarino is a six-time Women's Champions League winner.
Head coach Eder Maestre praised her skills and winning mentality.
London City Lionesses are seventh in the Women's Super League in their first season.

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