Josie Mae Longhurst (born 24 February 2002) is a footballer who plays for Vancouver Rise FC in the Northern Super League. Born in England, she represents Wales at international level.
Early life Longhurst began playing youth football with the Charlton Community Club, playing with boys. She then spent a year at U11 level with Chelsea, before joining Millwall for six years. She then returned to Wales for college and joined Cardiff City, before later joining Brighton & Hove Albion.
Club career
In January 2022, Longhurst joined Lewes on a dual registration deal, while playing with the Brighton & Hove Albion youth. In June 2022, she joined Lewes on a permanent basis.
In September 2023, Longhurst signed with Reading in the Women's Championship. After one season with the club, she departed the team.
In July 2024, she joined the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite in League1 British Columbia, making her debut on July 20 against Rivers FC.
In December 2024, she signed with Northern Super League club Vancouver Rise FC, ahead of their inaugural 2025 season.
International career Longhurst has been called up to both the Wales U17 and Wales U19 teams. In October 2020, she was called up to the Wales senior team for the first time.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLewes2021–22FA Women's Championship80—00—1Appearance(s) in the FA Women's League Cup0902022–23Women's Championship50—00—1060Total13000000020150Reading2023–24Women's Championship160—10—40210Whitecaps FC Elite2024League1 British Columbia1021—5Appearance(s) in the 2024–25 CONCACAF W Champions Cup02Appearance(s) in the Women's Inter-Provincial Championship0101Vancouver Rise2025Northern Super League22010———230Career total52031105080691
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