Southampton signs Laura Hughes and Grace Moloney ahead of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Southampton FC has announced the signings of midfielder Laura Hughes and goalkeeper Grace Moloney. The club revealed the double-signing on August 1, 2026, with Hughes joining from Melbourne City after previous stints in Australia. Moloney, who has extensive experience in the Barclays Women’s Super League, arrives after playing for London City Lionesses and Sunderland. The signings mark Southampton's fifth addition in the summer transfer window, with further arrivals expected as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Southampton signs Laura Hughes from Melbourne City.
- •Grace Moloney joins Southampton after a lengthy career at Reading.
- •Hughes has previously represented Australia and Wales at the international level.
- •Moloney has nine caps for the Republic of Ireland.
- •Southampton has now made five new signings this summer.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Southampton add Hughes and Moloney
"Southampton have announced the double-signing of midfielder Laura Hughes and goalkeeper Grace Moloney.The Saints revealed their latest squad additions via posts on their official club website on Frida...
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