By Genevieve Henry (18/7/25).
Above: Teagan Micah signs for OL Lyonnes. Image: Instagram.
In a huge move, Teagan Micah has signed with French giants OL Lyonnes until 2026. The Australian goalkeeper departs Liverpool after making 19 appearances for the Reds over her two year spell in Merseyside.
With the number one spot for the Matildas firmly on lock, Micah’s move to such a strong club makes sense on paper. However, Lyon’s lineup will be tough to break into with Tiane Endler between the sticks for the 18-time French champions. Micah will also be in competition with young French keeper Féerine Belhadj; but one would infer that Micah will assume the role of first back-up due to her experience and reliability.
With just a one-season contract with OL, Australian fans will hope Micah has the opportunity to prove herself, either leveraging herself into a new contract or a move to a club where she will be guaranteed the number one shirt.
The 27-year old has multitudes of experience, playing for UCLA in the US college system, four different clubs in the A-League Women, two in Norway, and Rosengard in Sweden, where she was a crucial player in two successful seasons. At Liverpool, she was the backup to Rachel Laws, but nonetheless impressed during her spell. Her trajectory has been consistently rising, so it’s only fitting she will reach the pinnacle of women’s football.
OL would have many reasons to bring Micah in. Simply, the club needs a backup for Endler. With the sheer amount of games OL plays between Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the Champions League, rotating keepers is a must. Micah can likely expect to see the pitch the most in the Cup or against lower ranked opponents in the league, although Australians will hope she can get some UWCL action. She has big game experience and if the OL coaching staff were to trust her with the responsibility, she could easily play in critical matches.
Micah has a plethora of valuable goalkeeping skills, with her shot-stopping from close range like no other. Her distribution is consistently good, as well as her decision making. Most importantly, Micah can play out from the back, which fits Lyon’s possession based style.
Behind a transitional Lyon defence, Micah’s vocality could be a huge asset, able to read the game and organize the backline in stressful situations. With the departure of compatriot Ellie Carpenter, OL will have to integrate a new right-back into the system, as well as a likely shift away from Wendie Renard, who is possibly nearing the end of her career, and towards the likes of Alice Sombath in the heart of defence.
Ultimately, though she may not be taking the gloves from Endler, Micah’s fantastic signing with OL Lyonnes will push her to improve in the highly competitive environment. Her reliability will be crucial to the French powerhouse as an excellent second option. As she reaches her prime, this is a great position for Micah to be in.
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