Crystal Palace have signed 25-year-old attacker Shanade Hopcroft from London City Lionesses, for whom she played 32 times in the Barclays Women’s Championship.
The Chelsea academy graduate has played in the US, where was a regular goalscorer for Daytona State College and a key player with Colorado Buffaloes.
Palace Head of Women’s Football, Grace Williams, told cpfc.co.uk: “Shanade is a player I know the Crystal Palace fans will love: one who plays with passion, is exciting on the ball, and is full of confidence and flair.
“We look forward to welcoming her to south London and adding her talent to the exciting squad we are building for the season ahead.”