Hannah Stambaugh (, 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).
Youth career 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. In April 2016, she was approved by the Japan Football Association as a 2016 Women's Specially Designated Player. She also began playing for INAC Kobe Leonessa.
Club career In 2017, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa. Stambaugh made five appearances during the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, helping the Japanese team win their first title. In November 2020, Stambaugh attended the training camp for the Japan Women's National Team for the first time. She was also selected for an international friendly match before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but became injured during practice and was dropped.
In January 2021, Stambaugh transferred to Omiya Ardija Ventus. Stambaugh made her WE League debut on 20 September 2021.
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. 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. On December 4, 2024, after the conclusion of the 2024 season, Stambaugh signed a one-year contract extension with Angel City. After failing to make any competitive appearances for the club, Stambaugh departed from Angel City upon the expiration of her contract.
In December 2025, Stambaugh signed a two-year contract with Boston Legacy FC ahead of the club's inaugural season in the NWSL.
Personal life Stambaugh was born in Japan to an American father and Japanese mother.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueLeague cupOpen cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJFA Academy Fukushima2011Nadeshiko Challenge League10—0010201220—0020201310—0010201450—0050201590—00902016160—20180Total3400020360INAC Kobe Leonessa2016Nadeshiko League0000—002017000000002018200000202019001000102020180—00180Total2001000210Omiya Ardija Ventus2021–22WE League40—00402022–2300202040Total40202080Angel City FC2024NWSL00——00202500——00Career total5803040650
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Hannah Stambaugh at Angel City FC