Hannah Blake
Hannah Blake | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 2000 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Playing for Durham, Perth Glory, Adelaide United, and New Zealand national teams |
Hannah Elizabeth Blake (born 5 May 2000) is a professional soccer player currently representing Durham and has competed internationally for New Zealand at both youth and senior levels.
College career
Blake began her collegiate soccer journey in 2019 with the Michigan Wolverines, competing in NCAA Division I under a scholarship for soccer. She completed her studies by the end of 2022, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and media alongside a minor in business administration. Blake observed that the style of play in college was notably more physical than other competitions she had experienced. She utilized her background with New Zealand’s national teams to improve her game during this period.
Club career
Between 2015 and 2019, Blake was part of New Zealand’s Three Kings United squad competing in the Lotto NRFL Women's Premier League.
In January 2023, following her graduation, she secured her first professional contract with A-League Women outfit Perth Glory, joining as an injury replacement for Rylee Baisden for the remainder of the 2022–23 A-League Women season. Blake marked her debut by scoring in a 3–1 victory over Western United in February.
After concluding her contract with Perth Glory, Blake signed with another A-League Women club, Adelaide United, in August 2023. Her departure from Adelaide United was confirmed in May 2024.
International career
Blake has represented New Zealand at multiple FIFA youth tournaments, including the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Jordan, the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup hosted by Papua New Guinea, and the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France.
Her senior international debut came on 25 November 2017 when she appeared as a substitute during a goalless draw against the Thailand squad.