Sunderland AFC Women is pleased to announce that Jessica Brown has signed a new contract with the Club.
The deal is Brown’s first professional contract, keeping her on Wearside until 2026.
The 20-year-old joined Sunderland at the age of 11, making her way through the academy ranks before scoring on her home debut at the age of 16 at the Stadium of Light against Newcastle.
The defender has since made 103 appearances for the Club, cementing her spot at right-back.
On signing her new deal, Brown said: “I feel like this is definitely the place for me, I’ve developed so much already. It’s something I’ve been working towards for quite a while, and for Mel and Steph to offer me that, it was really nice.”
Sunderland Women Head Coach Mel Reay added: “I’m delighted that Jess has signed a new contract. It comes off the back of a great season in what was a new position for her, but one which she made her own. The consistency Jess has shown belies her young age and together with her undoubted quality, she has the proven ingredients for a fruitful career in both the Women’s game and with Sunderland AFC.”