The 22 year old leaves PSV Eindhoven to join newly promoted side Crystal Palace until 2026 for an undisclosed fee.
The New Zealand international only made 12 appearances for the club, joining them from A-League side Brisbane Roar, after leaving Fortuna Hjørring in the 2023 Eredivisie/Kvindeligaen off season.
She also made a single senior appearance for the Matildas in 2021, before switching to the Ferns in 2022, appearing 21 times so far, making 3 appearances in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which her country co-hosted.
Crystal Palace will appear in the WSL for the first time ever during the 24/25 season, after winning the 23/24, only 1 point ahead of Charlton Athletic. The Eagles will face Tottenham Hotspur away in the opening weekend at Gaughan Group Stadium.
PSV placed 3rd in the 23/24 Eredivisie, making them ineligible for Champions League Qualification for the 24/25 season. In her 12 appearances for the Dutch side, Riley scored 3 goals.
Riley will become Palace’s 3rd signing of the summer window, following Katrine Veje and Shae Yañez. She also took to Crystal Palace’s website to share that she ‘it’s always been a dream of [hers] to play in the WSL, and to do it here with Crystal Palace, [she’s] so excited.’
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