Category: Player Signings

Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Aleasha Lunn, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.

We welcome the midfielder having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United after signing for the Magpies in the 2023/24 season.

“I am very greatful to be a Royal as it is my home club! The ambition going forwards is very exciting and I am happy to be under the management of Ed & Max once again. I personally can’t wait to be back out playing after being out on an injury the past season. Hopefully I can be back scoring goals and celebrating the small wins with the team! Up the Ding!” – Aleasha Lunn

Aleasha is a former Oxford United player, with a corner kick to marvel over, having made her first team debut for the O’s in December 2021. Her National League experience will be of real value to the Royals.

“Buzzing to get Aleasha in! A big character who’ll drive standards sky high for us this year!” – Ed Jackson-Norris

Welcome to Reading, Aleasha!

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Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Jazz King, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.

We welcome the midfielder having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United, initially in the development squad before making her first team debut in a 3-0 defeat away over Bridgwater in December 2024/25 season.

“I’m really excited to be signing and getting started here at Reading. It’s a great club with a clear vision and goals to achieve and a great support network to do so. I’m really looking forward to getting started in what should be a good competitive season!” – Jazz King

Jazz formerly played for Brentford, plying her trade in the London & South East Regional Football Club, having been a proven goalscorer for the West London side.

“Unbelievable grab for us and one of the first to commit to the project. If you enjoy watching good football, you’ll enjoy watching Jazz!” – Ed Jackson-Norris

Welcome to Reading, Jazz!

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Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Bethan Poole, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.

We welcome the left-back having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United, initially in the development squad before making her first team debut off the bench in a 5-0 victory over Keynsham Town in the 2024/25 season.

“I can’t wait to start at Reading where the ambition is endless. Having such a knowledgeable group of coaches and supportive teammates helps to put into perspective the exciting future for the club! The hard work starts now!” – Ava Broke-Smith

Ava’s footballing endeavours began in Somerset where she played on a boys’ team in Bishops Lydeard before moving over to the girls side at the club. She then joined Exeter City before switching Somerset for Berkshire and linking up with Reading’s Development squad. She then headed for M

“The best young player in Berkshire for 24/25 is now a Royal Incredibly exciting player for us and I can’t wait to see what more is to come from Ava!” – Ed Jackson-Norris

Welcome to Reading, Bethan!

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