Sophie Lester signs for 2025/26 season

July 20, 2025

City midfielder decides to stay at The MGroup Stadium.

Oxford City Women are delighted to announce that Sophie Lester will remain in blue and white for the 2025/26 season.


Sophie is one of our players that have worked through the ranks at City, from a Captain within our Velocity side to striving in the First Team shows not only her desire to progress but the pathways available we have here at The MGroup Stadium


.Controlling the middle of the park, she loves to get stuck in and doesn’t shy away from a tackle. We spoke to Sophie prior to this, to which she said, “I’m delighted. I’ve enjoyed every moment since I was playing in the Velocity side and I’m lucky to enjoy my football at a great set up, somewhere I enjoy”


.Women’s Manager Lyon Theoharous said, “Sophie is an exciting young player with so much potential and one we as a club look forward to nurturing."


A rising talent since she was 16, we’re pleased to have Sophie for the 2025/26 season and you can watch her and the Hoops in action by purchasing your Season Ticket
here.

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