Hannah Stambaugh

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Hannah Stambaugh
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Stambaugh with Angel City in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-12-24) 24 December 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Angel City FC
Number 1
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2020 INAC Kobe Leonessa 21 (0)
2021–2024 Omiya Ardija Ventus 8 (0)
2024– Angel City FC 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hannah Stambaugh (born 24 December 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for NWSL club Angel City FC.

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Junior career

Stambaugh joined JFA Academy Fukushima in 2011. She was selected as a candidate for the U-16 Japan Women's National Team in 2013 and was also a candidate for the U-19 Japan Women's National Team 2 years later. [1] In April 2016, she was approved by the Japan Football Association as a 2016 Women's Specially Designated Player. [2] She also began playing for INAC Kobe Leonessa. [3]

Club career

INAC Kobe Leonessa, 2016–2020

In 2017, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa. [4] Stambaugh made five appearances during the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, helping the Japanese team win their first title. [5] In November 2020, Stambaugh attended the training camp for the Japan Women's National Team for the first time. [6] She was also selected for an international friendly match before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics [7] but became injured during practice and was dropped. [8]

Omiya Ardija Ventus, 2021–2023

In January 2021, Stambaugh transferred to Omiya Ardija Ventus. [9] Stambaugh made her WE League debut on 20 September 2021. [10]

Angel City FC, 2024–

On January 24, 2024, NWSL club Angel City FC announced they had acquired Stambaugh in exchange from Omiya Ardija Ventus for a $10,000 transfer fee. [11] Stambaugh made her debut for Angel City on August 18, 2024, subbing in for DiDi Haračić in the 29th minute of a friendly against FC Juárez. [12] On December 4, 2024, after the conclusion of the 2024 season, Stambaugh signed a one-year contract extension with Angel City. [13]

Personal life

Stambaugh was born in Japan to an American father and Japanese mother. [14]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague cupOpen cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JFA Academy Fukushima 2011 Nadeshiko Challenge League10—0010
2012 20—0020
2013 10—0010
2014 50—0050
2015 90—0090
2016 160—20180
Total3400020360
INAC Kobe Leonessa 2016Nadeshiko League0000—00
2017 00000000
2018 20000020
2019 00100010
2020 180—00180
Total2001000210
Omiya Ardija Ventus 2021–22 WE League40—0040
2022–23 00202040
Total40202080
Angel City FC 2024 NWSL 00——00
2025 00——00
Career total5803040650

References

  1. ↑ 【なでしこＬ】ＩＮＡＣに能年玲奈似の女子高生美女ＧＫ加入 [[Nadeshiko L] Joined INAC as GK, a beautiful high school girl who looks like Rena Nonen]. Sports Hochi. 6 April 2016. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017.
  2. ↑ 2016年度女子特別指定選手に JFAアカデミー福島所属のスタンボー華選手を認定 [Hana Stambaugh, who belongs to JFA Academy Fukushima, is certified as a 2016 Women's Specially Designated Athlete]. Japan Football Association (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  3. ↑ JFA特別指定選手 JFAアカデミー福島スタンボー華選手 受け入れのお知らせ [Notice of acceptance of JFA Specially Designated Athlete Fukushima Stambaugh Hana from JFA Academy]. INAC Kobe Leonessa . 6 April 2016. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016.
  4. ↑ 2017シーズン加入内定選手のお知らせ [Announcement of 2017 season participation prospective player]. INAC Kobe Leonessa . 14 December 2016. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018.
  5. ↑ 覚醒への序章―― ヤングなでしこGKスタンボー華、U-20W杯で見えた“新たな世界” [Prologue to Awakening - Young Nadeshiko GK Hannah Stambaugh, "New World" seen at the U-20 World Cup]. Football Zone (in Japanese). 1 September 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  6. ↑ スタンボー華ら初招集／なでしこ候補合宿メンバー - 日本代表 [Hannah Stambaugh and others are called up for the first time / Nadeshiko Candidate Training Camp Members - Japan National Team]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  7. ↑ なでしこジャパン、6月の招集メンバーを発表…ウクライナ、メキシコと対戦 [Nadeshiko Japan announces June call-up squad to play against Ukraine and Mexico]. Soccer King (in Japanese). 1 June 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  8. ↑ なでしこＧＫスタンボーが負傷離脱 新潟平尾を招集 - 日本代表 [Nadeshiko GK Stambaugh withdraws from injury Niigata Hirao called up - Japan National Team]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  9. ↑ GKスタンボー華 選手 大宮アルディージャVENTUS(WEリーグ)へ移籍のお知らせ [Announcement of transfer to GK Hannah Stambaugh player Omiya Ardija VENTUS (WE League)]. INAC Kobe Leonessa (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "Scoresheet" (PDF). weleague.jp. September 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  11. ↑ "Angel City Acquires Goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh". Angel City. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "Match Recap: Angel City 7, FC Juárez 0 (friendly) | 8.18.24". angelcity.com. 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  13. ↑ "Goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh Signs One-year Extension". angelcity.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  14. ↑ "Goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh Greets her Latest Challenge with Grace, Humor". angelcity.com.


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