Reading FC Women’s Lily Woodham has become the first player ambassador for LGBT+ group Proud Royals.
The group, which is aiming to improve the matchday experience for supporters by promotion inclusivity at the club, was founded by matchday steward Tom Williams earlier this year.
Proud Royals has recently begun running ‘Rainbow Royals’ football sessions at the Select Car Leasing Stadium Dome where it has invited people to come along to play football in a fun environment.
21-year-old Woodham joined Reading in 2018 and recently put pen to paper on a new contract to extend her stay in Berkshire until 2024.
The full-back played 26 times for Kelly Chambers’ team last season.
After signing her new deal, Woodham said: “When I first joined, it took me a while to prove myself and now I feel completely trusted by the staff which has only helped boost my confidence in my own abilities.
“I have loved being here, being involved in every game I have, and learning from some of the best in the game with the likes of Fara Williams and Brooke Chaplen.
“Looking ahead to the next 50, it’s all about continuing to improve, repaying the faith Kelly and all the coaches put in me and hopefully getting my first goal.”
Proud Royals chairman Williams added: “I’m so excited for Lily to join Proud Royals as an ambassador. With her recent contract and joining us, I think on and off the pitch we can together make a difference.”
