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BBC News
09-07-2025
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- BBC News
Man City sign Germany midfielder Lohmann
Germany midfielder Sydney Lohmann has joined Manchester City on a three-year deal from Bayern 25, is currently playing for her country at Euro 2025 and makes the move to the Women's Super League (WSL) after eight seasons in the said playing in another country will be good for "personal growth"."I have a really positive feeling here at Manchester City," Lohmann said. "I've always had the thought to playing abroad at some point in my career and I just had the feeling that this year was the right time to do that."City finished fourth in the WSL last season, outside the Champions League places and 17 points behind winners said: "I definitely want to win a title because I can see that's possible."I think things have probably been quite tough in the last few months or year and everyone is really hungry to do better."Lohmann is City's third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Iman Beney and Jade Rose. Head here to get involved
Winnipeg Free Press
30-06-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Teenage forward Annabelle Chukwu already turning heads with Canada and Notre Dame
Just 18, Annabelle Chukwu is already turning heads The young forward has a Canadian record 39 goals in 42 international youth-level appearances, surpassing the previous Canadian youth record of 27 goals (set by former Canada captain Christine Sinclair) in September at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. Sinclair scored her 27 goals in 19 youth international matches from the U-19 to U-21 levels from 2001 to 2002. On Friday, Chukwu made her senior debut off the bench in the 64th minute of Canada's 4-1 win over Costa Rica at Toronto's BMO Field and quickly made her presence felt. In the 74th minute, she rose above a Costa Rican defender at the far post to head a Jade Rose cross into the path of Vancouver Rise forward Holly Ward, who roofed a right-footed shot for a 2-1 lead. Canada coach Casey Stoney calls Chukwu 'incredibly technically gifted' and a striker who is 'unplayable at times.' 'Talent like that is quite rare,' she added. The current call-up is her third from the senior side. 'Every single time, I never know what to expect but I'm just grateful for the opportunity and grateful to learn, develop and grow. Be surrounded by players that I look up to,' said the soft-spoken Chukwu. Stoney likes what she sees. 'Annabelle's been great. She's a very exciting young player,' said the former England captain. 'She's definitely like a rare talent and I think has just got a real special quality. If you're a fan, you'd pay to come and watch her play.' Canada defender Jade Rose, a Harvard grad who just signed with England's Manchester City, says Chukwu is a handful. 'She is an incredibly skilful player,' said Rose. 'She is one of those players that surprisingly speeds up when they have the ball at their feet. She can hit some crazy stepovers. 'She is honestly an up-and-coming talent and I'm so grateful to have her in this environment. Not only to challenge me but I'm happy that she's on our team and not anyone else's.' Chukwu, whose twin sister Isabelle has also represented Canada at the under-15 and under-17 level, has been a force at youth level. On June 6, she led Canada to the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship in Costa Rica, scoring the winning goal in the 122nd minute in a 3-2 win over Mexico after extra time. Chukwu beat two defenders at the byline and then, from an almost impossible angle, roofed the winner as the clock counted down in stoppage time. It was the fifth goal of the tournament for Chukwu, who plays collegiate soccer at Notre Dame. Chukwu, who turned 18 in February, is quick to deflect praise on the U-20 triumph. 'Credit to the team. I think we stuck together throughout the whole tournament. We learned, we grew from Game 1 to the end. It was a team effort,' she said.' Chukwu was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference third team and ACC All-Freshman team in 2024 with Notre Dame despite missing six games due to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. She scored three goals and added two assists in 16 appearances for the Irish, including 12 starts. 'I love the school. I love the coaches, the team, the playing style,' she said. 'I think I've really been able to grow as a player and develop my game there. I'm excited for Year 2 Born in England, Chukwu was nine when her family moved to Ottawa for work. Both parents are of Nigerian origin, although her mother was born in England. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. As such, she also has British and Nigerian citizenship. She talked briefly with English soccer officials but says playing for Canada 'just felt right,' given that's where she started playing the game at age 10. Eight years on, she is trying to stay in the moment when it comes to soccer. 'I'm really not someone who looks too far ahead, but I'd love to play professionally. I'll see where the game takes me … I'm pretty happy being at school, but I'm not sure what the future holds. I'm open.' —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Beney shirt number revealed
Iman Beney will wear the number 24 shirt during her time at Manchester City. The Swiss international has become our second signing of the summer following the arrival of defender Jade Rose. An exciting 18-year-old capable of playing in multiple attacking positions, Beney joins the Blues having been named in the Swiss Super League's Team of the Year after helping BSC Young Boys Frauen win the title for the first time since 2011. Advertisement And after making the switch to City, Iman will become only the second player in our professional women's history to wear the number 24 shirt. WATCH: Beney: City is the best place for me The first owner of the shirt was midfielder Keira Walsh, who wore 24 throughout her career at the Club from 2014-2022. Walsh made 211 appearances during that time, behind Steph Houghton in the all-time rankings, winning every available domestic honour at the Joie Stadium in the process. Her departure for Barcelona in the summer of 2022 had left the shirt vacant for three seasons, with Beney now ready to take it on ahead of beginning her City career. Iman's shirt will be available to purchase soon, with an update on and our official app to be provided when it's available.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Manchester City sign Switzerland international forward Iman Beney
Manchester City have completed the signing of Swiss international forward Iman Beney. The 18-year-old joins from BSC YB Frauen on a four-year deal to become the Women's Super League (WSL) club's second signing of the summer. Canada international Jade Rose signed from Harvard University earlier this week. Advertisement Beney scored nine goals in 22 appearances as BSC YB Frauen won the Swiss Super League title last season. She was named in the team of the season. 'I'm very happy to be here and I can't wait to start the new season with Manchester City,' Beney said. 'I had a good feeling with (director of football) Therese, and I think City is the best solution to help develop me as a player. 'They have good ambition for next season, and, for my development, City is the best place. They are a club who like to keep possession, and I really like to have the ball, so I think it's a good fit. 'I would also like to thank everyone at Young Boys who has helped me on my journey so far.' Advertisement Beney featured in the 2023 World Cup for Switzerland aged 16. She has since earned 10 caps. Therese Sjogran added: 'Iman is a player we've been monitoring for a while now and we're delighted to bring her in. She's a really exciting young talent who we believe has the potential to thrive here at City and on the world stage. 'From speaking to her it's clear she's keen to improve on her already impressive talents, and we think she's a great fit for our squad on and off the pitch. She can become a really important player for City, both now and in the future.' City finished fourth in WSL last season, one point off the Champions League spots, after sacking Gareth Taylor in March. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Manchester City, UK Women's Football, Transfer News 2025 The Athletic Media Company
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Manchester City sign teenage Swiss forward Beney
Manchester City have signed teenage Swiss forward Iman Beney on a four-year deal from BSC YB 18, becomes City's second summer signing after Canada defender Jade Rose's arrival earlier this forward scored nine goals in 22 appearances for YB Frauen as the club claimed their first Swiss title since 2011 this was also named in the Swiss Super League Team of the Season."I'm very happy to be here and I can't wait to start the new season with Manchester City," said Beney, who has won 10 caps for Switzerland."I had a good feeling with Therese [Sjogran, director of football], and I think City is the best solution to help develop me as a player."They are a club who like to keep possession, and I really like to have the ball, so I think it's a good fit."
