Personal Life
Chapman has two sons, Harvey and Riley, with husband Mark. With both pregnancies Chapman trained until two weeks before the birth, then resumed training six weeks afterwards. In 2002–03 Chapman sat out Fulham's treble winning season while pregnant with Harvey, but returned in August 2003 and played in the FA Women's Community Shield win over Doncaster Belles.
As of January 2008, Chapman announced she was pregnant with Riley, and as a result played no further part in Arsenal's 2007–08 season. Riley was born on 8 July. Chapman returned to Arsenal for the 2008–09 season and assisted in their 5–1 victory over Nottingham Forest Ladies, in Carlton, on 18 September.
Chapman is a life–long supporter of Millwall, and is training to become a beautician. Katie has a twin, Sophie, who she played alongside at Millwall Lionesses.
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