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Rachel Williams joins Burnley from Leicester City on one-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Rachel Williams joins Burnley from Leicester City on one-year deal

Summary

Rachel Williams has signed a one-year contract with newly promoted Women’s Super League 2 team Burnley, moving from Leicester City. The 38-year-old forward, who has played for clubs including Birmingham City and Manchester United, brings experience to Burnley's inaugural season in the league. Williams, a former England and Team GB international, expressed enthusiasm about the new challenge and the club's vision. Burnley earned their place in WSL2 after finishing top of the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division last season.

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•Burnley is competing in WSL2 for the first time.
•Williams has previously played for multiple clubs including Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
•She has represented England and was part of the Team GB squad at the 2012 Olympics.
•Burnley aims to build on their promotion from the FA Women’s National League.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — WSL2: Former Lioness Rachel Williams signs for newly promoted Burnley from Leicester City

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Former England and Team GB international Rachel Williams has signed for newly promoted Women’s Super League 2 side Burnley on a one-year deal. The 38-year-old joins the ranks at the Clarets from riv...
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