New Signing
On 10 July, Crystal Palace Women announced the signing of defender Teyah Goldie on a season-long loan from London City Lionesses. The 22-year-old will join the club as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming WSL campaign following promotion.
Background and Experience
Goldie was part of the London City squad that captured the WSL 2 title in 2025. In the league’s inaugural season, she made six appearances, starting once, as the Lionesses finished sixth. The defender has represented England at youth level and has previously been on loan at Watford and London City before moving to Bromley on a permanent basis. Earlier in her career she spent more than a decade with Arsenal, progressing through their academy before breaking into the first team.
Impact on Palace
The addition of Goldie provides Palace with a versatile defender eager for regular game time. Jo Potter’s side will benefit from her experience in both the WSL 2 title-winning squad and her youth international background. Goldie’s arrival follows Sierra Enge’s transfer from Strasbourg, making her the club’s second summer signing. With the squad looking to cement their place in the top flight, Goldie’s defensive skills and ambition for minutes will be a valuable asset.
The loan deal is set to run for the entire season, giving Palace the flexibility to evaluate Goldie’s fit within the team structure. Her track record of adapting to new clubs-having played for Arsenal, Bromley, Watford, and London City-suggests she can quickly integrate into Palace’s defensive setup. As the club continues to build a competitive roster, Goldie’s presence is expected to add depth and experience to the back line.
The announcement was made by BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders at 17:00 BST on 10 July, highlighting the club’s proactive approach to bolstering the squad ahead of a challenging WSL season.
