Boston Legacy FC Makes History with First Ever Goalkeeper Signing
In a move that marks a significant milestone for the club, Boston Legacy FC has announced the signing of 26-year-old goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh on a two-year contract. The deal, which was finalized earlier this week, makes Stambaugh the first-ever goalkeeper to join the team.
Stambaugh, who hails from Tokyo and has been part of Japan's youth teams, including helping her nation win the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup as a starting goalkeeper. She also played for Japanese professional teams from 2016-2024 before joining Angel City FC last year.
"I'm excited to be part of a brand new team with endless potential and the ability to make a new future," Stambaugh said in a statement released by the club. "It's new, and it's an opportunity for us to build something special."
The signing is seen as a major coup for Boston Legacy FC, which continues to build its expansion roster ahead of its NWSL debut on March 14 at Gillette Stadium. With this addition, the team has now announced 12 signings, with nine more to go before it reaches the NWSL minimum roster size of 22.
Team general manager Domènec Guasch welcomed Stambaugh to the fold, citing her experience playing in an expansion side in Japan and her ability to bring a great mix of NWSL and WE League experience to the team. "Hannah has qualities that we look for not just on the field, but off it, and we believe she will be a good addition to our goalkeeping department," Guasch said.
The signing comes as Boston Legacy FC looks to establish itself in the competitive world of women's soccer. With Stambaugh at the helm, the team is poised to make a statement in its inaugural season.
In a move that marks a significant milestone for the club, Boston Legacy FC has announced the signing of 26-year-old goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh on a two-year contract. The deal, which was finalized earlier this week, makes Stambaugh the first-ever goalkeeper to join the team.
Stambaugh, who hails from Tokyo and has been part of Japan's youth teams, including helping her nation win the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup as a starting goalkeeper. She also played for Japanese professional teams from 2016-2024 before joining Angel City FC last year.
"I'm excited to be part of a brand new team with endless potential and the ability to make a new future," Stambaugh said in a statement released by the club. "It's new, and it's an opportunity for us to build something special."
The signing is seen as a major coup for Boston Legacy FC, which continues to build its expansion roster ahead of its NWSL debut on March 14 at Gillette Stadium. With this addition, the team has now announced 12 signings, with nine more to go before it reaches the NWSL minimum roster size of 22.
Team general manager Domènec Guasch welcomed Stambaugh to the fold, citing her experience playing in an expansion side in Japan and her ability to bring a great mix of NWSL and WE League experience to the team. "Hannah has qualities that we look for not just on the field, but off it, and we believe she will be a good addition to our goalkeeping department," Guasch said.
The signing comes as Boston Legacy FC looks to establish itself in the competitive world of women's soccer. With Stambaugh at the helm, the team is poised to make a statement in its inaugural season.
. I mean, Hannah Stambaugh has played for some big teams already, like Angel City FC, so it's no surprise she's making a move to Boston Legacy FC 
. But what I love about this signing is that it shows the team is willing to take risks and go for someone who can bring new energy and experience to the table 
. And with their NWSL debut just around the corner, I'm hyped to see how they'll do 
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. The fact that she's excited about joining a new team with endless potential is super infectious! Can't wait to watch them take on the NWSL and make some waves in women's soccer 
what's up with all these new signings? 
and with hannah stambaugh joining the squad, i think we got a good shot at making it happen 
finally someone to save boston legacy from getting destroyed 1-0 every match lol i mean seriously though hannah stambaugh seems like a solid pick she's got some serious experience under her belt (pun intended) and joining an expansion team in japan is no joke so i'm curious to see how she'll adapt to nwsl...but let's be real, it's gonna be all about the goalies from now on 
Plus, who exactly is DomΓ¨nec Guasch and why should we trust his assessment of Stambaugh's abilities? 
Some stats or footage would be nice to see before I believe this signing is a "major coup" for the team 
Like can you even imagine having a female goalkeeper who's won a WORLD CUP 
as part of your team?!?! It's like, the ultimate dream come true! 
It's going to be EPIC!!! 
that's kinda weird, 'cause I thought goalkeepers were always on the roster already... but hey, maybe this is some kind of record-breaker? 
where's her bio on the team website? want to know what makes her tick. 
Stambaugh's experience playing in Japan and Angel City FC is a huge plus, and I'm sure she'll bring that expertise to help the team achieve its goals. But here's the thing - it's not just about who you sign, it's also about what kind of team culture you build around them. Will Boston Legacy FC be able to create an environment where Stambaugh and her teammates can thrive? That's the real question 
οΈ Now, I know what you're thinking, 'What's the big deal about goalkeepers?' But trust me, this girl is gonna bring some serious skills to that net. And with all these signings, they're building up their squad like it's 2002 and Beckham was still a Real Madrid player 
. Can't wait to see them take on the NWSL and make a statement in women's soccer!
. First of all, it's awesome that she gets to play in the US after making a name for herself in Japan, and now she's getting a fresh start with Boston Legacy FC. The fact that her experience playing in an expansion side in Japan will bring a different perspective to the team is pretty cool too 
. It's not just about the soccer, it's about paving the way for other women from underrepresented backgrounds to play at this level and inspire others to chase their dreams 
. anywyz, i'm loving this move by boston legacy fc and cant wait 2 c them crush it in the nwsl 
How will Hannah Stambaugh's presence influence the team's strategy and morale? These are questions that only time will answer, but for now, I'm excited to see how she'll shape the future of Boston Legacy FC 
. Bring on March 14 at Gillette Stadium, Boston Legacy FC is gonna make some noise! 
and is it weird that the team is announcing all these signings at once? feels like they're trying to make a big statement before their nwsl debut...