We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Lydia Williams on a contract until summer 2024, subject to international clearance.
The 34-year-old has joined us from Paris Saint-Germain, having also previously played at Arsenal, Melbourne City, OL Reign and Pitea.
Head coach Jen Scheuer said, “Lydia brings a huge amount of experience to the team. She has played over 100 times for Australia and has a good understanding of the WSL from her time with Arsenal. Hopefully, we will see some of her wonderful saves!
“Well done to everyone involved in making sure that Lydia is a Brighton player, we’re delighted to have her.
“Now we have three good goalkeepers the competition will be a lot stronger and that’s good for the team. I am sure Lydia will have a big impact.”
Lydia has played for eight teams across four continents including in England, Sweden, Australia and America.
At club level, she has won four A-League titles with Melbourne City and Canberra United, finished second in the WSL with Arsenal in the 2021/22 season and was a runner-up in the French League with PSG earlier this season.
At international level Williams has been a key figure for Australia having competed in two World Cups and three Asian Cups. She won her 100th cap for the Matildas last June.