Sheffield United signs Sophie Hillyerd on emergency loan from London City Lionesses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Sheffield United has completed the emergency loan signing of goalkeeper Sophie Hillyerd from London City Lionesses. The 23-year-old joins to cover for Poppy Soper, who is sidelined by injury. Hillyerd, who joined London City Lionesses from West Ham United in summer 2023, has faced injury setbacks but recently returned to fitness, having previously spent time on loan at Watford. She is eligible to play in Sheffield United's upcoming Subway Players Cup match against Nottingham Forest.
- •Sheffield United signs Sophie Hillyerd on loan from London City Lionesses.
- •Hillyerd joins as cover for injured goalkeeper Poppy Soper.
- •The goalkeeper has experience from her time at Watford.
- •Sheffield United registered her in time for the Subway Players Cup match.
- •Hillyerd aims to gain more playing minutes at Bramall Lane.
- 8:52 AMYahoo Sports — Sheffield United sign London City Lionesses keeper Hillyerd on emergency loan
"Sheffield United have signed London City Lionesses goalkeeper Sophie Hillyerd on an emergency loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Pride last n...
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