Katie Kitching signs new two-year contract with Sunderland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Sunderland midfielder Katie Kitching has signed a new two-year contract with the club. The announcement was made on the Lady Black Cats' official website on June 19, 2026. Kitching, a 27-year-old New Zealand international, joined Sunderland in summer 2023 and has since made 77 appearances, scoring 17 goals. Her contributions have solidified her role as a key player for the club, which is entering a new chapter under the Bay Collective's majority ownership. Kitching expressed her excitement about continuing with Sunderland as the upcoming season approaches.
- •Kitching joined Sunderland in summer 2023.
- •She has scored 17 goals in 77 appearances.
- •The Lady Black Cats are under new majority ownership.
- •Negotiations continue with fellow teammates Jess Brown and Eleanor Dale.
- •Five young players have also signed professional terms.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland midfielder Kitching signs new deal
"Sunderland midfielder Katie Kitching has signed a new two-year contract with the club.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 27-year-old Ne...
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