Elise Hughes announces departure from Crystal Palace before World Cup qualifier
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Elise Hughes has left Crystal Palace just over a month after helping the team return to the Women's Super League. The 25-year-old Wales forward disclosed her exit via social media ahead of Tuesday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff. In her message, Hughes reflected on her four years at Palace, which included two promotions and one league trophy, expressing gratitude to the club, fans, and teammates. She has not indicated her next career move.
- •Hughes scored 26 goals in 64 appearances for Palace.
- •She announced her departure on June 8, 2026.
- •The announcement comes before a World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic.
- •Hughes reflected on both highs and lows during her time at Palace.
- •Her future career plans remain undisclosed.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
- 8:37 PMBBC Sport — Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
"The 25-year-old announces her exit on social media on the eve of Wales' crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff.
"The 25-year-old announces her exit on social media on the eve of Wales' crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:37 PMWales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
The 25-year-old announces her exit on social media on the eve of Wales' crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 8:37 PMWales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
The 25-year-old announces her exit on social media on the eve of Wales' crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff.
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