London City Lionesses is a professional women’s association football club based in Bromley, England. The club was founded in May 2019 as an independent breakaway club from Millwall Lionesses. On May 13, 2019, Millwall F.C. announced that the board of directors and senior management at the team’s official women’s affiliate, Millwall Lionesses, had declared their intentions to split from the club, becoming an independent entity and operating under a new name. On May 4, 2025, London City Lionesses became the first fully independent team to get promoted to the Women’s Super League.
Founded: 2019
First Manager: Chris Phillips
*As per information available from the club’s modern era
Current Manager: Eder Maestre
Trophies:
Women’s Championship (Level 2)
Winners: 2024–25
Runners-up: 2021–22
Debut in the WSL: 2025
Home Ground: Hayes Lane, Bromley
Latest WSL Standing (25-26): 6th of 12
Stars of the Club:
Alexia Putellas – The iconic Spanish midfielder joined the club this year in a landmark moment
Mary Earps – The FIFA Best Goalkeeper joined the team this summer to bolster their defence
Grace Geyoro – The high-profile French International signed from Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster move
Saki Kumagai – The veteran Japanese international and World Cup winner adds defensive experience
