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Five players depart Newcastle United Women after recent season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Five players depart Newcastle United Women after recent season

Summary

Newcastle United Women will see five players leave the club, including Shania Hayles and Deanna Cooper. Hayles, the team's top scorer with 15 goals last season, made 44 appearances since joining from Bristol City in 2024. Cooper, the 2024/25 Supporters' Player of the Season, played 43 matches and scored five goals. Other departing players include goalkeeper Hannah Hawkins and Simone Charley, whose short-term contract ends. The club wishes all departing players well for their future endeavors.

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Status Watch

•Shania Hayles scored 20 goals in 44 appearances for Newcastle.
•Deanna Cooper registered five goals over two seasons.
•Hannah Hawkins contributed to the team's title in the 2023/24 season.
•Simone Charley ends her stay as her contract concludes.
•Charlotte Potts and Molly Pike have retired from football.

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Shania Hayles departs having made 44 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals, following her move from Bristol City in the summer of 2024. Most notably, the striker scored the winning goal ag...
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