Mia McAulay leaves Rangers after successful stint in SWPL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mia McAulay has departed Rangers, marking a significant moment in her career after an impressive tenure. The Scotland winger, who is 19 years old and an academy graduate, made over 100 appearances for the club since debuting at age 16 in 2023. McAulay was recognized as the SWPL young player of the year for the 2023-24 season, winning back-to-back SWPL Cup and Scottish Cup titles, but the team was unable to secure silverware this year, finishing as runners-up in both finals. McAulay expressed that leaving the club she has supported her whole life was a difficult decision. Head coach Leanne Crichton acknowledged the challenge of this decision and thanked McAulay for her contributions to the club.
- •Mia McAulay has left Rangers after a standout career.
- •She made over 100 appearances since her debut in 2023.
- •McAulay was named SWPL young player of the year in 2023-24.
- •Rangers finished second to Hearts in the league this season.
- •Head coach Crichton expressed disappointment over her departure.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — McAulay makes 'hardest decision' to leave Rangers
"Scotland winger Mia McAulay has made the "hardest decision" of her career to depart Rangers. Named SWPL young player of the year for her impressive breakthrough season in 2023-24, McAuley won successive SWPL Cup and Scottish Cup doubles with Rangers but missed out on silverware this term as Leanne Crichton's side lost both finals and finished second to league champions Hearts. "This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make, to leave the club I love," said McAulay.
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