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Leanne Kiernan has committed her future to Liverpool FC Women by signing a new contract. The Irish striker expressed her excitement about continuing with the club she considers a second home. Kiernan has been a key player since joining in 2021, scoring 23 goals for the Reds. She praised the Liverpool fans for their unwavering support through both good times and injury setbacks.

Key Points: Leanne Kiernan Signs New Liverpool FC Women Contract

  • Kiernan becomes Liverpool Women's second-highest scorer in WSL era
  • Signed new deal at AXA Melwood Training Centre on Wednesday
  • Irish striker joined Liverpool in summer 2021 from Shelbourne
  • Scored 14 goals in debut season winning FA Women's Championship
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WSL: Leanne Kiernan signs new deal with Liverpool

Irish striker Leanne Kiernan extends her Liverpool FC Women career, becoming the club's second-highest WSL era scorer and committing long-term to the Reds.

"It feels amazing and I'm really excited to get going again. My family are delighted, honestly. - Leanne Kiernan"

Liverpool, Aug 20

Leanne Kiernan has signed a new contract with Liverpool FC Women. The Irish striker put pen to paper on the deal at the AXA Melwood Training Centre on Wednesday.

By inking fresh terms, the club's second-highest scorer in the Women's Super League era will take her Reds career into its fifth campaign.

"It feels amazing and I'm really excited to get going again. My family are delighted, honestly. It's like a second home for them as well as me and they love it over here. I could actually see myself, after I finish my career, in Liverpool. I feel like they're really enjoying coming over to see me.

"The fans have been unbelievable – really supportive throughout injuries, really supportive by sticking with us and I feel like they've been there for the good times and the bad. Hopefully we'll be able to celebrate with them a lot this year," Kiernan told Liverpoolfc.com.

The 26-year-old arrived in the summer of 2021 and fired in 14 goals on the way to winning the FA Women's Championship during her debut season. A serious ankle injury limited her game time in Liverpool's return to the top flight, but Kiernan racked up appearance totals of 19 and 22 in the last two terms.

She has been on the scoresheet 23 times as a Red, and only Natasha Dowie has netted more for the club in the period since the WSL was launched in 2011.

"I think one of the most important things is the fans, in any club. If there are no fans it’s very hard to play football and get the excitement back and everything, so I feel like they have been massive for us, especially in my last four years. It’s just nice to hear your name chanted and everybody has an individual song. Yeah, that’s one thing about Liverpool: we’ve always had the best fans in the world," Kiernan added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love her attitude! "Second home" shows how welcoming Liverpool is to international players. Hope Indian players get such opportunities abroad too 🙏
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Aditya G
23 goals in 4 seasons is decent but Liverpool should aim for higher scoring strikers if they want to compete with Chelsea and Arsenal. Just being honest!
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Sarah B
Coming back from that ankle injury shows real determination. WSL is becoming so competitive - great for women's football globally! 👏
Kavya N
Her connection with fans is what makes Liverpool special. Indian clubs should focus on building this kind of fan-player relationship. YNWA spirit! 🔴
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Michael C
Solid retention for Liverpool. At 26, she's entering her prime years. Expecting double-digit goals this season if she stays fit!

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