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Alen Stajcic has named a 21-player squad for this month’s China Tour running from 19-28 October 2015.

With matches against hosts China, World No. 5 England and possibly a third team, it is the commencement of Australia’s preparations for the 2016 AFC Rio Olympics qualifiers to be held in March 2016.

“It’s a good opportunity for players who were in the World Cup squad to keep their spot but there are also some opportunities for some new players who have performed well in the W-League and in camp to try and stake a claim and show if they can play at international level,” Stajcic said.

The squad sees four new players added from the squad that represented Australia at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Amy Harrison (Sydney FC), Caitlin Cooper (WSW) and Newcastle Jets pair Georgia Yeoman-Dale and Tara Andrews’ strong performances at the training camp last week see them make the plane for China.

“Amy Harrison was the Young Matildas captain and is a very gifted and creative player so she’ll add a different dimension to us.

“Tara Andrews has been a good goal scorer and someone who can hold the ball up. She had a good season in the America second tier competition, performed really well at camp and certainly earned the right to be in this squad.

“Georgia Yeoman-Dale was probably the standout at the camp and together with Caitlin Cooper, hopefully these four players can do well in China.

Meanwhile German based duo Elise Kellond-Knight and Emily van Egmond have been added to the squad.

The timing of the tournament means several W-League teams will be without star players for up to two weeks.

“With the W-League season there aren’t many opportunities to get internationals in between, so this is our last opportunity to play some proper internationals before those critical qualifiers.

“Obviously these matches are critical. As it stands at this moment they are our last matches before we go into those Rio qualifiers,” Stajcic said.

“There is a lot of hard work to be done between now and the qualifiers, and we’ve certainly got a tough task in front of us to qualify.”

Meanwhile former Socceroo Gary van Egmond – father of Emily van Egmond – has been named as the replacement assistant coach after Ross Aloisi’s departure.

Have you got Ginga??

After a few Departures this week Stirling Futsal Club is looking to strengthen its WSFL team for the coming season kicking off this weekend.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to play at the highest level of Women’s Futsal in WA
Then contact: Victor Brauner 0449 797 723

We are also looking to recruit talented young female players at all age groups that would be interested in training and playing in the junior divisions next season.

Ahead of this month’s tour of China, Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has named a 22-player squad for a training at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

Running from 5-8 October 2015, the camp will be the first time the Matildas has come together since the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with 16 players from that squad selected.

The others comprise of young up and coming footballers including 16 year old Princess Ibini-Isei (Sydney FC), Young Matildas captain Amy Harrison (Sydney FC), Newcastle Jets captain Tara Andrews and defender Georgia Yeoman-Dale and centre-backs Ellie Brush (Canberra United) and Caitlin Cooper (Western Sydney Wanderer).

The Matildas are set to compete in the invitational Four Nations tournament in China for the first time since 2005 with matches against hosts China, world no. 5 England and a team yet to be confirmed.

The tournament will form a cornerstone of the Matildas preparations for the 2016 AFC Women’s Rio Olympic Qualifiers.

Mackenzie Arnold (gk) (Perth Glory), Laura Alleway (Melbourne City), Tara Andrews (Newcastle Jets), Nicola Bolger (Sydney FC), Ellie Brush (Canberra United), Tameka Butt (Brisbane Roar), Stephanie Catley (Melbourne City), Caitlin Cooper (Western Sydney Wanderers), Lisa De Vanna (Melbourne City), Caitlin Foord (Perth Glory), Katrina Gorry (Brisbane Roar), Amy Harrison (Sydney FC), Princess Ibini-Isei (Sydney FC), Michelle Heyman (Canberra United), Alanna Kennedy (Sydney FC), Samantha Kerr (Perth Glory), Clare Polkinghorne (Brisbane Roar), Hayley Raso (Melbourne Victory), Kyah Simon (Sydney FC), Ashleigh Sykes (Canberra United), Lydia Williams (gk) (Canberra United), Georgia Yeoman-Dale (Newcastle Jets)

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Northern Redbacks Womens Awards 2015

State league Premier
Player of the year – Emily Dunn
R/U player of the year – Demi Vance
Players Player – Carla Bennett

State league Reserves
Player of the year – Ellie Blackmore
R/U player of the year – Zoe Testrow
Players Player – Ellie Blackmore

Metro 1
Player of the year – Steph Ricci
R/U player of the year – Rebecca Walsh
Players Player – Elisha Anstiss

Metro 2
Player of the year – Ashlyn Stewart
R/U player of the year – Ellie Merrett
Players Player – Julia Celenza

Photos: Vince Caratozzolo

Monday, October 12, 2015

With the Westfield W-League set to kick-off on October 17, Football West and Perth Glory Women treated more than 150 girls to a festival of football at Ashfield Reserve on Saturday.

Girls aged 7-12 and 13-16 took part in small-sided games with Perth Glory Women players joining in on all the fun.

Photos: Vince Caratozzolo

After each session, participants had the opportunity to get autographs and photos taken with their favourite stars.

Thanks to everyone who participated in making the day great.

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