Man Utd Women goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce has signed a new three-year deal with the club.
The USA international – who earned her first cap earlier this month – became Man Utd’s No 1 stopper after the departure of Mary Earps in the summer. Tullis-Joyce initially joined the club in September 2023 and has excelled this season, keeping the most clean sheets in the WSL so far – 13 from 19 games – and helping the club into a third successive FA Cup final.
United have conceded just nine goals – four fewer than the next lowest team, Chelsea. Tullis-Joyce also ranks in the top five for saves, crosses caught and punched clearances.
Another Opportunity for Brilliance
‘I am really grateful to have this opportunity to continue the exciting journey we are on. All of us in the team have ever-growing dreams of what we can achieve together.’ She told Man United media.
“We want to keep making history and I am so proud to keep wearing the Manchester United badge.”
Manchester United interim head of women’s football Matt Johnson believes Phallon has been ‘exceptional for us this season both on the pitch as a keeper and off the pitch as an ambassador and leader.’
“This shows the ambition of the club that we can retain one of the best goalkeepers in the world here at Manchester United.”
A Season of Learning with Manchester United
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Tullis-Joyce reflected on a season of learning at Manchester United and the opportunity to extend her contract at the club.
“This whole season is summed up by a massive amount of learning. I do love learning in general so I am definitely enjoying it,” she said.
“As much as learning can be painful sometimes, it has been such a great growth experience for me to be exposed to that national team environment and what it takes to play at the top level.
“I was hoping I would get a shot here and there and I was fortunate enough to be called upon in Conti Cup games. I’m super grateful for that because it was a nice introduction to what it would be like in the future.
Man Utd’s next game will be against Chelsea on Wednesday April 30 as they look to ensure a spot in the Women’s Champions League next season.
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