Celtic FC Women confirm signing of Adelaide Gay

Celtic FC Women are delighted to confirm the signing of American goalkeeper, Adelaide Gay, on a one-year deal ahead of the new SWPL campaign. The 35-year-old arrives in Glasgow following a spell in DC Power in the States, adding her expertise to Elena Sadiku’s goalkeeping department. The shot-stopper began her professional career in 2009 with Pali Blues in the USL W-League after a college career at the University of North Carolina, helping the side to a league title in her debut season before going on to feature in the NWSL with Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit. A league winner in Sweden with Kvarnsvedens IK, where she helped secure promotion to the top division, she also lifted the 2017 Icelandic Women’s Cup with IBV. Further spells followed in Norway with Klepp IL, and Denmark with FC Nordsjælland and Fortuna Hjørring. Celtic FC Women Head Coach, Elena Sadiku, said: “Adelaide is a great goalkeeper who has played at a high level in several countries. ‘I had the pleasure of working with her during my time coaching at Fortuna Hjørring, and I know first-hand the quality she brings.’ “Her experience will be a real asset for us this season, and I’m excited to get her on board.” Join the Journey – Season Tickets avaliable online Our new signings have joined the journey, and you can too!With the 2025/26 campaign set to get underway, the support of the Celtic faithful will be as crucial as ever. Season tickets are avaliable to buy online now! Buy online here