Southampton FC Women sign Northern Ireland defender Laura Rafferty
Southampton FC Women sign Northern Ireland defender Laura Rafferty Photo: Kunjan Malde for The FA
Southampton FC Women have signed Laura Rafferty from Brighton & Hove Albion after the defender had a season on loan at Bristol City.
The 25-year-old Northern Ireland international transfers to the Saints after their successful application for move up to the FA WNL Southern Premier Division, having begun her footballing career with the club.
Rafferty told southamptonfc.com: “I’m so excited to get going. I’m back at my own club, and the strides the club have made since I’ve been away and the ones that they’re looking to continue to make is exciting for everyone. I’m just happy to be a part of it and hopefully really push that forward too.
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