 In June 2000 Chapman signed a contract with newly professional Fulham to become one of the first full-time professional female players in England.It was reported that Chapman was one of the most highly paid players in the team, on an annual salary of about £20,000.In her first season with The Cottagers Chapman won the South West Combination Women's Football League, the third level of women's football, and was again named FA Young Player of the Year.