Ipswich Town are going all-in on their WSL 2 survival bid. The Tractor Girls have pulled off a major coup by signing goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx from Juventus on a deal running through the 2026-27 season.
But they're not stopping there. Forward Princess Ademiluyi has joined on loan from US side Gotham FC for the rest of 2025. That brings Ipswich's total new signings to nine players as they scramble to avoid the drop.
The urgency is real. Town sit rock bottom of WSL 2, three points from safety with just nine games left to play. These signings could be make-or-break for their top-flight survival, and anyone backing them to stay up will want to see immediate impact from these new additions.
Proulx Brings Winning Pedigree
The 26-year-old Canada international isn't coming from just anywhere. Proulx joined Juventus in 2024 and immediately won both Serie A Femminile and the Coppa Italia. That's serious silverware on her CV.
"Everything happened really quickly and I'm excited for this new adventure," Proulx told the club website. She describes herself as an aggressive goalkeeper who's strong in one-on-one situations and comfortable playing out from the back.
Those qualities could be crucial for a team fighting relegation. Ipswich need a keeper who can bail them out when defensive pressure mounts, and Proulx's quick reflexes might be exactly what they need in tight matches.
Ademiluyi Adds New Attacking Dimension
Ademiluyi isn't a stranger to English football. The England Under-19 international played for West Ham in the WSL back in 2023 before making the move to Gotham FC's NWSL setup last summer.
Technical director Sean Burt is clearly excited about what she brings. "She's a completely different profile of striker to what we already have," he explained. "She'll bring a different type of threat in the final third, which gives us more variety in how we can attack."
Variety in attack could be vital for breaking down teams in tight relegation battles. If Ipswich can find new ways to score, their survival chances improve dramatically.
The real test comes quickly. Ipswich travel to next-to-bottom Portsmouth on Sunday in what's shaping up as a massive six-pointer. Both teams are desperate for points, making this weekend's clash absolutely critical for relegation odds.
