The Pulse

• Born with strabismus and depth-perception challenges, Hampton underwent multiple eye surgeries as a child. Doctors initially advised against playing sports—yet she overcame their doubts to pursue football.
• Following Mary Earps’s surprise retirement, Hampton has been appointed England's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Discover Hannah's full story here. 

• London City Lionesses, newly promoted to the Women’s Super League, signed Dutch midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk on a two-year contract through 2027—their first signing of the summer.
• Van de Donk joined on a free transfer after her contract with OL Lyonnes (formerly Lyon) ended; both clubs are owned by Michele Kang.

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• Norway international Ingrid Engen, 27, has signed a two‑year deal with OL Lyonnes, departing FC Barcelona. Her contract runs through June 2027.
• At OL Lyonnes, she reconnects with her former Barcelona head coach Jonatan Giráldez and national teammate Ada Hegerberg.
• There had been speculation about Engen leaving Barcelona for some time, with the 27-year-old player not getting as much playing time at the club as she deserved. There was also speculation about her moving to London City Lionesses.

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• 25-year-old Catalan midfielder Paula Fernández signed with Real Sociedad Femenino on a contract lasting until June 2027.
• Fernández joins from Levante UD, where she made 29 official appearances during the 2024/25 season.
• She developed through FC Barcelona’s youth academy.

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• Despite suffering an ACL rupture in September and missing the entire domestic season, 33‑year‑old Sophie Ingle has been named in Wales’ 23‑player squad for their first-ever major tournament at Euro 2025.

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• World Cup-winning Spanish defender Olga Carmona has officially signed with Paris Saint‑Germain on June 18, 2025, after departing Real Madrid. She’s committed to a three‑year contract extending until 2028.
• The Sevilla-born player made 186 appearances for Real Madrid over five seasons, tallying 28 goals and 25 assists, and captained the team in her final campaign.

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