Elise Hughes joins Sunderland on a two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Striker Elise Hughes has signed with Sunderland Women of Women's Super League 2 on a two-year deal. The 25-year-old Welsh international leaves Crystal Palace after helping the team secure promotion to the Women's Super League last season. Hughes contributed four goals in 22 WSL 2 matches during her previous season. She expressed excitement about joining Sunderland, highlighting the club's ambitions and her desire to add goals and assists to the squad. Sunderland finished eighth in WSL 2 last season but is looking to progress following a recent takeover.
- •Hughes signs a two-year contract with Sunderland Women.
- •The striker moves from Crystal Palace after their promotion.
- •She scored four goals in 22 matches last season.
- •Sunderland finished eighth in WSL 2 last season.
- •The club recently underwent a takeover.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Wales striker Hughes joins Sunderland
"Wales striker Elise Hughes signs for Women's Super League 2 club Sunderland on a two-year contract.
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