Newcastle United signs Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Newcastle United has finalized the signing of defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent deal. The move comes after McLauchlan made 48 appearances for Brighton, scoring two goals and reaching the FA Cup final last season. The 29-year-old defender has also been capped 37 times by Scotland. Following her signing, McLauchlan expressed her excitement about the opportunity and her desire to help Newcastle United gain promotion. She becomes the fifth signing for the club this summer.
- •Rachel McLauchlan joins Newcastle United from Brighton & Hove Albion.
- •She made 48 appearances and scored two goals at Brighton.
- •McLauchlan was an FA Cup runner-up last season.
- •The signing is Newcastle's fifth of the summer transfer window.
- •She aims to help the team secure promotion.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender McLauchlan
"Newcastle United have completed the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Rachel McLauchlan on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The...
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