Durham Women have announced the signing of Irish international midfielder Tyler Toland.
The 23-year-old joins the club having captained Blackburn Rovers for the last two seasons in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 and brings with her a wealth of experience despite her young age.
Toland began her senior career with Sion Swifts in her homeland, but her potential was quickly noticed and the midfielder was snapped-up by Manchester City in 2019.
She made four appearances for the top flight side in the 2019/20 campaign before joining Scottish giants Glasgow City on loan for the 2020/21 season – helping the perennial title winners to another league victory.
Toland left Manchester City in 2021 and joined Celtic, helping the team to a Scottish Women’s Premier League and Scottish Women’s Cup double during her only season with the Hoops.
Then followed a switch to the Spanish top flight and Levante, where she gained experienced in another of Europe’s elite leagues before returning to England and joining Blackburn in 2023.
She was a regular for Rovers over the last two seasons, captaining the side and contributing a number of vital assists and goals – including a strike at Maiden Castle early into her time with the Lancashire side.
Toland also remains a regular in the Irish national team, recently featuring in both their friendlies against the USA.
And having now put pen to paper on a deal with Durham, she’s raring to go in Blue.
“It feels great to be here,” she said.
“When I’ve played against Durham I always felt that I’d love to be here.
“It’s a great club with great ambitions and great people, so I can’t wait to get going.
“I’ve played against the team for two seasons and it’s always been a team that I’ve admired and I feel like I can fit into the playing style.
“I just want to get to know everyone and get going and see what the season has to hold for us.”
With thanks to Durham Women FC
