Canberra United are pleased to announce the signing of striker Emma Hawkins ahead of the 2025/26 Ninja A-League season.
Hawkins signs for Canberra having previously played for FHL in the Icelandic Lengjudeild league and in Portugal for SF Damaniense following on from successful spells in the United States College system for Central Arkansas Bears and the Oklahoma Sooners.
Hawkins made 34 appearances for the Bears, scoring 24 goals in 2020 and 2021, before switching to the Sooners where she continued to find the net on a regular basis, netting fourteen times in 38 matches.
“Emma is a dynamic runner, an instinctive and sharp finisher, strikes the ball superbly and is good in the air,” Jagarinec enthused of his new signing.
“In short, Emma is an all-round forward who also possesses a rapid turn of pace and is composed when through in one-on-one situations. I am sure the United fans will love watching her play, as much as the squad will enjoy playing with her.
“I am looking forward to working with Emma as we build our squad for 2025/26.”
Attending North Forney High School in her home state of Texas, Hawkins earned a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies at the University of Oklahoma before embarking on her professional football career.
“I am delighted to be joining a club with such a great history and tradition of having American players wear the green jersey,” Hawkins said of signing with United ahead of the 2025/26 Ninja A-League campaign.
“I had really productive talks about the club and have been told that the support base is second to none. I can’t wait to get out at our home ground and play in front of the fans and show them what I can do.”
Canberra United memberships for the 2025/26 Ninja A-League Women’s season on sale now! Be there for the big moments, feel the atmosphere, and witness history for all home regular season matches at McKellar Park this season.
Name: Emma Hawkins
Date of Birth: 07/05/01
Place of Birth: Forney, Texas
A-League Appearances: 0
A-League goals: 0
Previous Clubs: University of Central Arkansas, University of Oklahoma, FH (Iceland), SF Damaniense (Portugal)
