Jen Beattie is bringing an end to her playing career after almost 19 years; she played for teams including Celtic, Arsenal ...

Beattie is a survivor of Stage 1 breast cancer, a disease she beat while playing for Arsenal in 2020. “On and off the pitch, Jen was a tremendous representative of our club and the Bay Area ...

Former Arsenal player is hanging up her boots after 19-year career and preparing to launch her own broadcasting career Jen Beattie knew retirement was on the horizon when she left Arsenal last year.

Jen Beattie spent nine years at Arsenal across two spells Former Scotland defender Jen Beattie has announced her retirement after a successful 16-year career. The 33-year-old ends her time at ...

Former Arsenal legend Jen Beattie has announced her retirement from football, saying ‘I'm nervous, I'm excited but I'm ready for what's next’. The 33-year-old, who joined NWSL side Bay FC from ...

Beattie was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2020 but was still able to score in Arsenal's 5-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion just three days later. She has since undertaken ...

but it’s the one Jen Beattie has chosen. In both laundry and life, the former Arsenal (twice), Manchester City, Bay FC and Scotland centre-back is moving on to her next cycle at age 33.

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"They wanted to sign a centre-back and I thought 'I ... Bay FC and NWSL challenge harder the expected' Image: Jen Beattie left Arsenal to join Bay FC in the NWSL last year (picture courtesy ...

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Jen Beattie has announced her retirement from football at the age of 33. Beattie, who was capped 143 times by Scotland, won five Women’s Super League ...