Sunderland Women is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Noa Schumacher.
The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light, having spent the last two seasons in Scotland with Hibernian.
Schumacher moves to Wearside after featuring 32 times during the 2025-2026 campaign, registering 12 clean sheets as Hibernian secured a fourth-place finish in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 1.
Born in California, Schumacher began her career in the United States, progressing through the US college system. In 2023, the highly rated shot-stopper was voted the Western Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year following a successful season with California Baptist University.
On joining the Club, Schumacher said: “It feels awesome, I’m super excited to get started.
“It’s really exciting to be backed by a club where the owners and everybody are pouring into the club, and everyone is pushing in the same direction.
“I’ve heard a lot of good things about the supporters here, and I’m looking forward to playing in front of them.”
Speaking to safc.com, Head Coach Mel Reay said: "I'm delighted that Noa has joined Sunderland. She's a talented goalkeeper with excellent shot-stopping ability, a commanding presence and a strong work ethic.
“Noa has the qualities we're looking for both on and off the pitch. She'll add healthy competition to the goalkeeping group, and we're looking forward to helping her continue her development. We're excited to see the contribution she'll make to the team this season.”
