Katie McCabe to Leave Arsenal After 11 Years

Katie McCabe, the Republic of Ireland captain and Arsenal Women's long-time stalwart, will depart the club at the end of the 2025-26 Women's Super League season when her contract expires, ending an 11-year tenure marked by 305 appearances and 37 goals.

The 30-year-old fullback joined Arsenal from Shelbourne in December 2015, spending a loan spell at Glasgow City in 2017 before becoming a regular under manager Joe Montemurro. Known for her versatility across left back, center back, and forward positions, McCabe contributed to every major trophy available during her time at the club: the 2019 Women's Super League title, one FA Cup, three League Cups, the 2025 UEFA Women's Champions League, and the FIFA Champions Cup won in February.

She was named Arsenal Player of the Season in 2021 and 2023, the latter year featuring a League Cup victory and a Champions League semifinal run where she earned a spot in the tournament's Team of the Season. Internationally, McCabe has earned 105 caps and scored 34 goals for Ireland, including their first at a World Cup.

Arsenal's Director of Women's Football, Clare Wheatley, praised McCabe's impact. "Over more than a decade at Arsenal, Katie has made...