Liverpool FC Women can confirm that Anke Preuss is to leave the club on the expiration of her contract.
The 28-year-old goalkeeper joined the Reds from Sunderland in July 2018 and made a total of 31 appearances during her time at the club.
In a farewell message, Preuss said: "One of the great attributes of this club is its fan base. I just personally want to say thank you to all of you for supporting us throughout the years.
"My time here has ended but I'm proud to have been able to play for you guys. All the best to all the girls for the upcoming season."
Liverpool manager Vicky Jepson paid tribute to the departing goalkeeper.
She said: "Myself and all our backroom staff would like to thank Anke for the professional, hard-working attributes she brought to our team over the last two years.
"I'm sure all our LFCW fans will join me in thanking Anke for her time at the club and wish her the best of luck for the future.”
Midfielder Dominique Bruinenberg and Goalkeeper Anke Preuss join the Lady Black Cats
Sunderland Ladies have signed Anke Preuss from FFC Frankfurt and Dominique Bruinenberg from ASGM Verona.
Goalkeeper Anke Preuss brings UEFA Women’s Champions League experience having won the competition in 2015 with FFC Frankfurt. She has represented the German national team to Under 20 level, including a silver medal at the U20 World Cup in Japan in 2012.
Dominique Bruinenberg is a technical and tactical midfielder who signs from ASGM Verona in Serie A. She has played for the Netherlands up to U19 level and also has Champions League experience.
Anke Preuss said: “I am really happy and excited to be here. I have watched some FA WSL matches and know some teams from the Champions League. I know that this is a strong league, one of the best in Europe.
“I want to get into the team and have a successful season. I am enjoying the opportunity to travel abroad and do what I love, which is playing football.”
Dominique Bruinenberg said: “I knew that the FAWSL was a strong league and somewhere that I wanted to play. I am really excited to be here and I am looking forward to improving as a player at the same time as helping the team to do as well as we can.
“The facilities at the Academy of Light are amazing and I’m so glad to have the opportunity to train here.
“Off the field it is my first time living in England and I want to enjoy every moment and make the best of it.”
Head Coach Carlton Fairweather said: “We are delighted to be bringing in two good quality players who both have experience of playing some of the top teams in Europe in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
“Both girls have been on our radar for a while and they will be excellent additions to our squad ahead of the Spring Series, we welcome them both to the club.”
