Hannah Stambaugh
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 Stambaugh with the Boston Legacy in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 December 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Boston Legacy | ||
| Number | 87 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2020 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 21 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Omiya Ardija Ventus | 8 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Angel City | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | Boston Legacy | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:00, 11 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Hannah Stambaugh (スタンボー 華, Sutambō Hana; born 24 December 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Boston Legacy FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
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
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]
In January 2021, Stambaugh transferred to Omiya Ardija Ventus.[9] Stambaugh made her WE League debut on 20 September 2021.[10]
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] After failing to make any competitive appearances for the club, Stambaugh departed from Angel City upon the expiration of her contract.[14]
In December 2025, Stambaugh signed a two-year contract with Boston Legacy FC ahead of the club's inaugural season in the NWSL.[15]
Personal life
Stambaugh was born in Japan to an American father and Japanese mother.[16]
