Morgan Gautrat signs for Newcastle United Women | OneFootball

The two-time FIFA Women's World Cup winner joins from the NWSL side until the end of December, having spent the last 18 months with the reigning champions.

In Morgan's time with the Pride, she made 31 appearances and in the 2024 season helped them to achieve a record 60 points, while going on to win the NWSL Shield and then the NWSL Championship.

Prior to that, a short spell with the Kansas City Current came after spending four years with Chicago Red Stars. She would make a temporary switch to Olympique Lyonnais in 2018, where she won the French Division 1 title during a five-month spell.

Morgan has enjoyed a glittering international career for the United States, making 88 appearances and lifting the World Cup in both 2015 and 2019. She was also part of the 2016 Olympics squad in Brazil.

On making the move to the Magpies, Morgan said: "It's been a warm welcome, and I feel like I've been welcomed with open arms, and people have told me nothing but nice things about the city and the fans.

"I'm at a point in my career where I want to be a leader and want to be a part of making a mark and a legacy at a place like this at Newcastle to make history."

Manager Becky Langley said: "We are absolutely delighted to be adding a player of Morgan's quality and experience to our squad.

"She has performed at the highest level for her whole career and brings with her a world class mentality having won some of the biggest trophies in the game for both club and country.

"Morgan is a leader, and she will bring so much on and off the pitch for us. We are excited to start working with her."

This signing is subject to FA and international clearance.