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Crystal Palace Women Sign Prolific Striker Bethany England

7/15/2026

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Bethany England Joins

Crystal Palace Women have signed Bethany England, striker, on a two-year deal.
She will wear No. 9 and is the WSL’s second-highest scorer with 87 goals after leaving Tottenham, where she netted 32, and is expected to be crucial season per manager Jo Potter.
She won WSL titles and the 2019/20 Player of the Season with Chelsea, and scored 11 goals for England’s Euro 2022-winning squad and 2023 World Cup final team.

Summary

England Joins Palace

Palace announced the signing of forward Bethany England on 15 July 2026.
England signed a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further season.
Palace, a newly promoted Women’s Super League side that earned back-to-back promotions, says its ambition shows expanding investment in women’s football.
Birmingham City Women signed defender Millie Turner after her eight-year spell at Manchester United.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States drew a record 90,185 fans at the Rose Bowl, sparking unprecedented sponsor interest and expanding club investment worldwide. That surge paved the way for today’s market, where Crystal Palace Women sign England forward Bethany England and Birmingham City add Millie Turner, reflecting the post-1999 funding boom.

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Bethany England Joins

Crystal Palace Women have signed Bethany England, striker, on a two-year deal.
She will wear No. 9 and is the WSL’s second-highest scorer with 87 goals after leaving Tottenham, where she netted 32, and is expected to be crucial season per manager Jo Potter.
She won WSL titles and the 2019/20 Player of the Season with Chelsea, and scored 11 goals for England’s Euro 2022-winning squad and 2023 World Cup final team.

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