Lewes have completed the signing of goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse on a free transfer according to reports on The Rookettes’ official club website.
The 25-year-old moves to The Dripping Pan after leaving former club Bristol City at the end of last season.
Whitehouse spent one year with The Robins in which she was largely used as a deputy for first-choice goalkeeper Fran Bentley. Whitehouse made six appearances for Bristol City in all competitions last season, she was on the winning side when The Robins faced Lewes on home soil in the FA Women’s Continental League Cup.
After completing her move to the Sussex club, Whitehouse said “I’ve been interested in Lewes FC for a while because of the ethos of this club, Equality FC really struck with me. I’ve been playing fully professional for two years and it seems with the coaches coming in that it’s going to be a really good season.
“I’m just excited for the year to come! I spoke to Scott right at the beginning he told me about his vision for the club, what his aspirations are. It sounds really exciting – and that was another thing that drew me to the club. Speaking to him, what he had to say and his experience in Glasgow for many years, I’m excited to work with him.
“I’m very community-minded, which is why Lewes appealed to me. I love helping out in the community and with my teammates. I’m living with some of the girls in town and it’s starting to feel like home.”
Whitehouse is the third summer arrival at The Dripping Pan.