Newcastle United signs Scotland international forward Kathleen McGovern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Newcastle United has signed Scotland international forward Kathleen McGovern on a free transfer. The 24-year-old joins from Hibernian after two seasons, where she made 65 appearances and scored 51 goals. McGovern, a former SWPL title winner, has been capped 14 times for Scotland. She expressed her enthusiasm for joining the club and her desire to help achieve promotion. McGovern is the fourth signing for Newcastle this summer, with plans for further reinforcements underway.
- •Kathleen McGovern joins Newcastle United from Hibernian.
- •She scored 51 goals in 65 appearances for Hibs.
- •McGovern has 14 caps and 10 goals for Scotland.
- •Newcastle United aims for promotion this season.
- •She is the club's fourth signing of the summer transfer window.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — McGovern joins Newcastle after leaving Hibs
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United sign Scotland international forward McGovern
"Former Hibernian striker Kathleen McGovern has joined English WSL2 side Newcastle United following her exit from the Edinburgh club. The 24-year-old joined Hibs in the summer of 2024 after leaving fellow capital club Hearts and went on to score 51 goals in 65 appearances.
"Newcastle United have completed the signing of Scotland international forward Kathleen McGovern.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 4:40 PMMcGovern joins Newcastle after leaving Hibs
Former Hibernian striker Kathleen McGovern has joined English WSL2 side Newcastle United following her exit from the Edinburgh club. The 24-year-old joined Hibs in the summer of 2024 after leaving fellow capital club Hearts and went on to score 51 goals in 65 appearances.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 11:40 AMNewcastle United sign Scotland international forward McGovern
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Scotland international forward Kathleen McGovern.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning...
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