The Lion City Sailors Women’s Team have bolstered their goalkeeping department with the signing of Singapore international Hazel Lim.

The 23-year-old joins the Sailors after the experienced Beatrice Tan suffered a season-ending posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury during the club’s recent Asian Football Confederation Women’s Champions League (AWCL) campaign.

A commanding presence between the posts, Hazel brings valuable international experience from her time in Australia. She turned out for Melbourne-based Southern United in the Victorian Premier League Women’s (VPLW) in 2024, before moving to State League 1 side Croydon City Soccer Club this year. 

On the international front, she has earned three caps with Singapore, featuring against Timor-Leste, Laos, and Indonesia at the 2024 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Cup.

“With Beatrice out for the season, we needed cover, so it was a no-brainer to bring Hazel in,” explained Sailors Women Head Coach Daniel Ong. “Her presence and overseas experience will give us the stability and composure we need in goal for the final stretch of the season.”

Already familiar with several Sailors teammates from her time with the Lionesses, Hazel did not hesitate when the opportunity to join them arose.

“With my season in Australia finished, I thought it’d be great to return to the local league and play with my friends again after being away for two years,” said Hazel, who previously turned out for Balestier Khalsa and BG Tampines in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2022 and 2023.

“Joining the Sailors felt like a fantastic opportunity to keep improving myself, especially given the club’s consistent success and their involvement in the AWCL. I’m excited to reunite with teammates I know well, while also building new partnerships with the rest of the squad.”

Hazel hopes to draw on her experience from Down Under to play a key role as the Sailors gear up for the business end of the WPL season, starting with a crucial clash against Still Aerion on 17 September.

“Having played two seasons in Australia, I’ve learned a lot about handling high-tempo matches and the importance of communication and composure in tight situations,” she shared. “I want to bring stability at the back and use my overseas experience to help the team in key moments.

“Off the pitch, I aim to be a positive influence by supporting the girls, keeping the energy up, and fostering good connections. Hopefully, I can help the team achieve our objectives.”