Rachel Williams Joins Burnley on One-Year Deal as Team Prepares for WSL2
Burnley FC has secured the signing of former England and Team GB international Rachel Williams on a one-year contract as they prepare for their inaugural season in Women’s Super League 2. The experienced 38-year-old forward joins the Clarets from Leicester City after the club’s recent relegation.
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Williams brings a wealth of experience to Burnley, who are looking to build on their significant achievement of moving up from the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. The Clarets finished atop the table last season, earning their place in the second tier of women’s football for the first time in the club’s history.
Rachel Williams Embraces New Challenge with Burnley in WSL2
Throughout her career, Williams has had three separate spells with Leicester and has also played for other notable clubs, such as Doncaster Rovers Belles, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. The seasoned forward has clinched FA Cup titles with both Birmingham City and Manchester United.
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Having reached the FA Cup final three times with Manchester United, Williams spent four years with the squad before returning to Leicester earlier this year.
On the international front, Williams has earned 15 caps for England and was included in Hope Powell’s Team GB squad for the 2012 Olympics held in London.
“It’s exciting to be back up north now with a new challenge,” Williams stated. “Burnley have been promoted, so it’s a first for both of us being in this league, and I’m looking forward to it.”
She added, “Speaking to Jackie, I was really impressed with her and the Club’s vision.”
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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 rivals Leicester City, following their relegation last season.
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Williams brings an admirable pedigree to Jackie Bachteler’s side, who are looking to push on following their historic promotion from the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. After finishing top of the table last season, Burnley booked their place to compete in the second tier of the women’s football pyramid for the first time in their history.
Rachel Williams marks new chapter with Burnley in WSL2
Williams joins Burnley for their maiden campaign in the WSL2. The Clarets will be the eighth club she has represented throughout her career, which started at girlhood club Leicester.
The forward has represented the Foxes on three different occasions. Williams has also enjoyed stints with Doncaster Rovers Belles, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The 38-year-old has won the FA Cup with both Birmingham City and Manchester United.
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Williams reached the FA Cup final on three occasions with United. She spent four years with the Red Devils before her return to Leicester in January this year.
On the international stage, Williams has 15 caps for England and she was named in Hope Powell’s Team GB squad for the 2012 Olympics in London.
“It’s exciting to be back up north now with a new challenge,” Williams said. Burnley are a club that have been promoted, so it’s a first for both of us being in this league and I’m looking forward to it.
“Speaking to Jackie, I was really impressed with her and the Club’s vision.”
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