Anna Moorhouse Bio
Anna Victoria Moorhouse is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the England national team. Born on 30 March 1995 in Oldham, England, she began her senior career with Everton in 2012 and has represented clubs in England and France before establishing herself as a starter in the United States.
A tall, composed shot-stopper, Moorhouse rose through the English women’s football pyramid before becoming a record-setting NWSL goalkeeper and an England international.
Early Life and Background
Anna Victoria Moorhouse was born on 30 March 1995 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. She grew up in the town and attended Hulme Grammar School, where she developed an early interest in football and team sports.
At the age of 11, Moorhouse joined the Chadderton Grasshoppers boys’ team, where she spent three years before she was no longer permitted to play on a boys’ side. She then switched to the Chaddy End girls’ team and also represented Oldham Athletic at youth level, gaining competitive experience in both mixed and girls’ football.
Between 2013 and 2016, Moorhouse attended Liverpool Hope University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science while continuing her playing career.
Path to Soccer
Moorhouse’s footballing path changed in 2011, when, at 16, she was scouted by Manchester United and joined the club’s Regional Talent Club. It was also at 16 that she was converted into a goalkeeper, a position that would define her career. Because Manchester United did not yet field a senior women’s team, she moved to Everton in 2012 to begin her senior career.
Across her time at Everton and later clubs, Moorhouse progressed steadily through England’s football pyramid, gaining experience in the Women’s Super League and its second tier. Loan and permanent moves to Durham, Doncaster Rovers Belles, Arsenal, West Ham United, and Bordeaux exposed her to top-level domestic football in two countries, preparing her for a leading role in the NWSL.
Anna Moorhouse Career
Early Career (2012-2015)
Moorhouse began her senior career at Everton in 2012 but did not make a first-team appearance during two seasons at the club, ranking behind established goalkeepers Rachel Brown, Danielle Hill, Lizzie Durack, and Megan Walsh. Seeking regular playing time, she joined newly formed WSL 2 side Durham in 2014, where she spent two seasons and made a total of 15 appearances.
Her time at Durham allowed her to develop her shot-stopping and command of the penalty area, laying the groundwork for the move to top-flight football that followed.
Doncaster Rovers Belles and Arsenal Breakthrough (2016-2018)
In 2016, Moorhouse stepped up to WSL 1 with Doncaster Rovers Belles, making four appearances. One of those came on the final day of the 2016 season, when already-relegated Doncaster, having lost all 15 of their league games, beat Reading 1-0.
Ahead of the 2017 FA WSL Spring Series, Moorhouse signed with Arsenal. She made her debut on 20 May 2017 in the final game of the Spring Series, a 4-2 victory over Birmingham City. During the 2017-18 season, she made four league appearances behind Sari van Veenendaal but was used more consistently in the early stages of both the FA Cup and League Cup. Arsenal reached both finals, with Moorhouse an unused substitute; Arsenal won the League Cup and lost the FA Cup.
West Ham United and Bordeaux (2018-2022)
In July 2018, Moorhouse left Arsenal to join newly promoted FA WSL team West Ham United. She split playing time with Rebecca Spencer, with each making 10 league starts, and was the named starter in all five FA Cup games as the team reached the final for the first time before losing 3-0 to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
In June 2020, Moorhouse signed as a free agent with French Division 1 Féminine side Bordeaux, reuniting with former Arsenal coach Pedro Martínez Losa. She was the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, playing 20 of 22 league games, conceding 15 goals and keeping 10 clean sheets as Bordeaux finished third and qualified for the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time. In their Champions League debut, Bordeaux beat Slovácko and Kristianstads DFF before losing to Wolfsburg on penalties.
Orlando Pride Era (2022-Present)
In January 2022, Moorhouse signed with NWSL side Orlando Pride ahead of the 2022 season, with the club using allocation money to acquire her from Bordeaux. She began as second-choice goalkeeper behind Erin McLeod and made five appearances in her debut season, all defeats. When McLeod departed after 2022, Moorhouse became the starter in 2023 and recorded a club-record 12 saves in the season opener against Portland Thorns FC.
During the 2024 season, Moorhouse played every regular-season match and set a new NWSL record for clean sheets in a single season with 13, surpassing the previous mark of 11. The Pride won the NWSL Shield and set league records for an unbeaten regular-season streak of 24 matches and most wins in an NWSL season with 18. In August 2025, she signed a contract extension keeping her at the club through 2027.
Driving Style and Strengths
At 6 ft 1 in, Moorhouse combines physical reach with strong shot-stopping instincts and calm distribution from the back. Her consistency and ability to organize a defense have been central to Orlando Pride’s record-setting defensive displays and to her transition into a senior international role with England.
Notable Events and Milestones
Moorhouse’s standout milestones include her 12-save performance for Orlando Pride on 26 March 2023, the 2024 NWSL single-season clean-sheet record of 13, the NWSL Shield, and her senior international debut for England on 29 November 2025 in an 8-0 friendly victory over China.
Anna Moorhouse Career Wins
Across her club and international career, Anna Victoria Moorhouse has collected winners’ medals and individual records that mark her as one of the top English goalkeepers of her generation. Her honors include the FA Women’s League Cup with Arsenal in 2018, the UEFA Women’s Championship with England in 2025, and the NWSL Shield with Orlando Pride in 2024.
Orlando Pride Highlights
With Orlando Pride, Moorhouse was the starting goalkeeper during the club’s record-breaking 2024 NWSL season, when the team set league marks for wins and an unbeaten regular-season streak. Her 13 clean sheets that year set a new NWSL single-season record, and her first Pride victory came against San Diego Wave FC during the 2023 season, followed by her first clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Racing Louisville FC.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond her Orlando highlights, Moorhouse was part of Arsenal’s 2017-18 FA Women’s League Cup-winning squad, though she was an unused substitute in the final. At Bordeaux, she helped the club finish third in Division 1 Féminine and qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time. In 2025, she was a member of the England squad that successfully defended the UEFA Women’s Championship.
Anna Moorhouse Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Anna Victoria Moorhouse grew up in Oldham, Greater Manchester, in a family that supported her early involvement in football. She is of English nationality and developed her sporting foundation in the Greater Manchester area before moving into the women’s professional game.
Personal Life
Moorhouse is in a relationship with Orlando Pride teammate and midfielder Viviana Villacorta. The couple share a dog named Betty. She has publicly identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community through her relationship with Villacorta.
2025 Season Performance
Moorhouse began 2025 as the established starter for Orlando Pride, building on her record-setting 2024 campaign. In August 2025, she signed a contract extension that runs through 2027, underlining her importance to the Pride’s long-term plans.
On 5 June 2025, Moorhouse was named in England’s squad for UEFA Euro 2025. She was an unused substitute as England defended their European title, and on 29 November 2025, she earned her senior international debut in an 8-0 friendly win against China, being awarded legacy number 239.
Heading into the rest of 2025, Moorhouse continues to balance her NWSL commitments with her international duties, with the Pride aiming to translate regular-season form into playoff success and England targeting another major tournament campaign.