Man City sign England goalkeeper Moorhouse on loan

WHAT HAPPENED
Manchester City have brought in England goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse on a short-term loan from NWSL side Orlando Pride. The 31-year-old is contracted to the Women's Super League champions until January, with the move subject to international clearance.

Moorhouse joins City following a period of success in the United States and recent involvement with the England national team, including membership of the squad that won the Euro 2025 tournament.

KEY CONTEXT
- Moorhouse moved to Orlando Pride from French club Bordeaux in January 2022 and became a regular in the National Women's Soccer League.
- She was part of the Orlando squad that captured both the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship in 2024.
- The Oldham-born goalkeeper has two senior England appearances and was included in the national side that lifted the European Championship in 2025.
- Earlier in her career she had spells with Arsenal and West Ham.

WHY IT MATTERS
The loan gives City experienced goalkeeping cover with a player who has recent domestic and international honours. Moorhouse’s NWSL titles and place in England’s Euro-winning squad underline her familiarity with high-stakes matches, which could be valuable for Manchester City as they manage squad rotation and injuries during the busy season.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Completion of the transfer depends on international clearance.
- How quickly Moorhouse integrates into City’s squad and whether she will feature in matches before the loan ends in January.
- Any impact her arrival has on Manchester City’s goalkeeping selection and matchday squads over the coming weeks.

KEY FACTS
- Age: 31.
- Loaned from Orlando Pride to Manchester City until January, pending international clearance.
- Joined Orlando from Bordeaux in January 2022.
- Won the NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship with Orlando in 2024.
- Has two England caps and was part of the Euro 2025-winning squad.
- Previous clubs include Arsenal and West Ham.