Our City Women are back on home soil and ready to commence their defence of the A-League Women’s Premiers Plate!
After a successful trip to Thailand for the AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage, our focus is now fully on the domestic campaign – which kicks off at home this Sunday.
Perth Glory is the first challenge that awaits as we face off on the newly named ctrl:cyber Pitch at City Football Academy.
Currently three wins from three to begin his professional coaching career, Michael Matricciani has now locked in his first ALW squad.
Canadian striker Kathryn Harvey comes straight in following her arrival in Melbourne late last week.
Plenty of familiar faces from our AWCL campaign are set to pull on a City shirt at home for the first time, including Alexia Apostolakis, Lourdes Bosch and Mariana Speckmaier.
Holly McNamara remains sidelined but is tracking very well in her rehabilitation from last year’s ACL injury and has started to integrate into team training.
Sophia Varley is also unavailable with an ankle injury after undergoing surgery during pre-season.
Young Matildas attacker Emilia Murray joins the duo on the injury list after picking up a minor calf issue in Thailand, but is expected to be back in the mix for selection next week.
Round 1 ALW Squad
5. Taylor OTTO, 6. Leticia McKENNA, 7. Kathryn HARVEY, 8. Alexia APOSTOLAKIS, 10. Rhianna POLLICINA, 12. Shelby McMAHON, 13. Rebekah STOTT (C), 14. Laura HUGHES, 15. Kiera MEYERS, 16. Karly ROESTBAKKEN, 17. Mariana SPECKMAIER, 18. Leah DAVIDSON, 19. Lourdes BOSCH, 20. Caitlin KARIC, 21. Isabella ACCARDO, 22. Bryleeh HENRY, 23. Melissa BARBIERI (GK), 24. Malena MIERES (GK), 27. Tyla-Jay VLAJNIC, 31. Carina ROSSI.
In: N/A
Out: N/A
Unavailable: 1. Sophia VARLEY (ankle), 9. Holly McNAMARA (ACL), 11. Emilia MURRAY (calf).
