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Crystal Palace Women have brought back midfielder Shanade Hopcroft on a two-year deal. Hopcroft joined Palace in 2023 from London City Lionesses, and in her first season was voted the team’s Players’ Player of the Season as they secured promotion to the WSL. After a 2024/25 campaign disrupted by injury, Hopcroft made 11 appearances in all competitions before joining Birmingham City for the remainder of the season, where she helped them earn promotion to the WSL. Manager Jo Potter told cpfc.co.uk: “Everyone is delighted to have Shanade back at the club. “We all know how much she can offer, and I’m looking forward to seeing her play for us again.” Hopcroft said: “I’m so happy to be re-joining the club. “I feel like I’m home, and now I can’t wait for the season to start!” Keep up with women's football transfer news The Women's Transfer News Roundup from Her Goal Magazine delivers to you breaking transfer stories from across the women's game in one easy-to-read newsletter, sent regularly during the summer transfer window. Join thousands of women's football fans and receive transfer updates direct to your inbox. It's free to subscribe and you can unsubscribe at any time. Prefer to follow transfer news on social media? Women's Football Transfer News reels are published throughout the week on our social media channels, bringing you the latest breaking stories in quick, easily-digestable bites. To ensure you never miss the latest transfer news: Follow @hergoalmagazine