Aston Villa Women Extend Key Players Daly, Mayling Contracts Until 2027

Rachel Daly has extended her contract with Aston Villa Women until June 2027, continuing her impactful tenure since joining from Houston Dash three years ago. Daly has made over 80 appearances for Villa, scoring 59 goals and earning accolades such as the Women’s Super League Player of the Season and Golden Boot in her debut campaign. Her consistent performance, including a strong finish last season with multiple goal contributions, underlines her importance to the team’s ambitions of climbing higher in the WSL standings. Alongside Daly, defender Sarah Mayling, a home-grown talent and versatile right-back, also signed a two-year extension, reinforcing the squad as Aston Villa aims to challenge for top-four positions and avoid relegation threats. Under coach Natalia Arroyo, both players have been pivotal in the club’s recent progress, with tactical flexibility and leadership qualities highlighted as key assets. These contract renewals signal Aston Villa Women’s commitment to building on recent successes and strengthening their competitiveness in the league.