At least there will be plenty of people around the ALW side, who can tell her what's required to rehab and recover.
2024/25 Women's Squad Speculation, Confirmation and Mutual Termination
At least there will be plenty of people around the ALW side, who can tell her what's required to rehab and recover.
" up to 75% of ACL ruptures in females occur in the first two weeks of the menstrual cycle "
https://hpsnz.org.nz/wellbeing-and-engagement/healthy-women-in-performance-sport/acl-injury-in-female-athletes/
Wow, so much more to come from this space, with all the research finally being put in on the best way to train female athletes.
Schiltgen appointed Phoenix women's second assistant coach and analyst
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) September 5, 2024
Tory Schiltgen joins the Phoenix women's staff for the 2024/25 A-League women season! 🙌
Tory will also coach the club’s under-18 women’s team at the Wellington Phoenix Football Academy next year
Tory… pic.twitter.com/rcXRjAMRSr
Also if we're gonna be signing fringe ALW players - young Kiwis under 23-25 ideal
Is this a football team or tinder hangouts?
A lot of the above is in Women's Cricket as well and is a 'known problem' with allegations of grooming by older players when rooming with younger players on tour etc.
Secondly, I've never personally fished in the pond I swim in, but I have been assured by former Football Ferns (some of whom did play with their ex's) that everyone's a grown-up about such things.
Thirdly, Jale's current partner (according to this forum) is Mackenzie Barry, so that *would* set up an interesting dynamic.
Fourthly, the word "sheboinking" is kind of funny and kind of gross, so I'm going to suggest not using it unless you are a sheboinker.
A lot of the above is in Women's Cricket as well and is a 'known problem' with allegations of grooming by older players when rooming with younger players on tour etc.
More likely is that he was trying to raise the competitive and professional standards (which the previous coaches failed to instill let's be clear) and certain players didn't like the change in team environment.
For what it's worth too - the two players he had issues with are both in heterosexual relationships.
Personally I don't care who sleeps with who, you do you is my political lens. But if players are in relationships, and on the same team I can certainly understand how this could complicate a coaches/managers role.
It would be naive to suggest it hasn't happened in the past. De Vana would have debuted for the Matildas more than 20 years ago. A different time when women's football was more amateur, with a lot less media focus, resources etc. Now I'm sure all players in pro setups get lessons on what's acceptable behaviour and what's not. And they know they are far more in the public eye.
But the greater issue in the women's game seems to have been predatory behaviour by men, especially those in powerful positions like coaches, managers etc. Note the scandal with NWSL in the US, the Spanish FA president unsolicited kiss of Jenni Hermoso etc etc.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/06/lisa-de-vanna-football-australia-to-investigate-matildas-allegations-sexual-harassment-indecent-assault-grooming-bullying
Anyway for various reasons, yes Rebecca Burrows an unlikely pickup for the Nix.
https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/foster-to-further-career-overseas/
Wellington Phoenix A-League Women squad
Goalkeepers: Aimee Danieli, Carolina Vilão
Defenders: Mackenzie Barry, Tiana Jaber, Rebecca Lake, Zoe McMeeken, Ella McMillan
Midfielders: Daisy Brazendale, Manaia Elliott, Olivia Ingham, Ela Jerez, Alyssa Whinham
Forwards: Olivia Fergusson, Grace Jale, Emma Main, Ella McCann.
Perhps Temple plans to watch first few weeks of the National League before finalising his squad. Plus maybe some other visa players he's chatting to.
What's Helena Errington up to? Fingers crossed Longo makes herself available.
Perhps Temple plans to watch first few weeks of the National League before finalising his squad. Plus maybe some other visa players he's chatting to.
What's Helena Errington up to? Fingers crossed Longo makes herself available.
Perhps Temple plans to watch first few weeks of the National League before finalising his squad. Plus maybe some other visa players he's chatting to.
What's Helena Errington up to? Fingers crossed Longo makes herself available.
Would be handy to bring in some of the better domestic players to the Nix, before the AFC ALW team starts up in 12 months. Though the de riguer 1 season women's contracts make that tricky, re contracting anyone beyond this season.
Like you can definitely imagine a Ella Jerez is yes a target for Auckland when they start up their side.
Wellington Phoenix A-League Women squad
Goalkeepers: Aimee Danieli, Carolina Vilão
Defenders: Mackenzie Barry, Tiana Jaber, Rebecca Lake, Zoe McMeeken, Ella McMillan
Midfielders: Daisy Brazendale, Manaia Elliott, Olivia Ingham, Ela Jerez, Alyssa Whinham
Forwards: Olivia Fergusson, Grace Jale, Emma Main, Ella McCann.
We need a Ferns quality mid or an import mid. Otherwise happy with that base for the squad. Especially as quite a bit of continuity throughout the squad with players familiar with the coaching and they are another year older so should level up. Eg McMeeken should be targeting more game time this season and also looking to the future. I don’t expect Barry or Foster to still be playing ALW next season and the only thing stopping it was Barry was on a 2 year contract so she couldn’t leave after playing in the WWC. She’s definitely good enough to play above ALW
Interersting that regular Fern Jacqui Hand was released by her English Championship club, when Hannah Blake is signed into the same league by Durham and scores on debut. Seems Daisey Cleverley is retiring.
Some Football Ferns currently without clubs:
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) September 16, 2024
Jacqui Hand, Meikayla Moore, Hannah Wilkinson, Mickey Foster, Ria Percival, Paige Satchell, Erin Nayler, Deven Jackson, plus U20s mid Helena Errington, and the maternity duo of Liv Chance & Betsy Hassett
Pretty good starting 11 there
Wellington Phoenix A-League Women squad
Goalkeepers: Aimee Danieli, Carolina Vilão
Defenders: Mackenzie Barry, Tiana Jaber, Rebecca Lake, Zoe McMeeken, Ella McMillan
Midfielders: Daisy Brazendale, Manaia Elliott, Olivia Ingham, Ela Jerez, Alyssa Whinham
Forwards: Olivia Fergusson, Grace Jale, Emma Main, Ella McCann.
We need a Ferns quality mid or an import mid. Otherwise happy with that base for the squad. Especially as quite a bit of continuity throughout the squad with players familiar with the coaching and they are another year older so should level up. Eg McMeeken should be targeting more game time this season and also looking to the future. I don’t expect Barry or Foster to still be playing ALW next season and the only thing stopping it was Barry was on a 2 year contract so she couldn’t leave after playing in the WWC. She’s definitely good enough to play above ALW
And the nix listen to you and signed an import mid.
"American midfielder Maya McCutcheon is joining the Phoenix for the 2024-25 Ninja A-League from National Women’s Soccer League side North Carolina Courage.
McCutcheon, 23, signed her first pro contract with the Courage this year after a decorated college career at Oklahoma and then West Virginia, where she won the Big 12 Championship in 2022.
At high school she led FC Dallas to an Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) championship, as well as numerous conference titles."
Maya McCutcheon signs for the Phoenix! ✍️
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) September 16, 2024
Maya joins the Phoenix from NWSL side North Carolina Courage!
“Maya is a player who I believe can make a big impact on the team and the A-League,” Temple said.
“She is everything I’ve been looking for this off-season, in terms of what… pic.twitter.com/4o7P1a6rmu
I like that it sounds like she is quite a physical player, hopefully shades of Isabel Cox in that way.
Feeling quietly hyped about this signing
Edit: here is a highlight reel she posted of herself on youtube: https://youtu.be/GkVcPe1AXss?si=ljbWISqsR0bIBiCF
Mackenzie Barry
Olivia Fergusson (V)
Tiana Jaber
Grace Jale
Rebecca Lake
Annalie Longo
Emma Main
Maya McCutcheon (V)
Zoe McMeeken
Carolina Vilão (V)
Expires 2025/26
Daisy Brazendale
Aimee Danieli
Manaia Elliott
Olivia Ingham
Ela Jerez
Ella McCann
Ella McMillan
Alyssa Whinham
Like footballers are only making career decisions off what their mates or colleagues say!
Like footballers are only making career decisions off what their mates or colleagues say!
I am quite happy to hear of the players doing their due diligence too. There are plenty of football clubs around the world that would be poor choices to go to. Players could rely on just their agents word for it, but some agents might not be all that reliable either.
News - Robertson to take a break from professional football
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) September 18, 2024
Michaela Robertson has informed the club she is taking a break from professional football and won’t be returning to the Phoenix for the upcoming Ninja A-League season
All the best Mickey! Can't wait to see you back on… pic.twitter.com/JuoptqOoPe
Captain Flea is back! 🫡
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) September 19, 2024
Welcome back Flea! 🤩
Watch Annalie Longo in action this season LIVE from the stands with an A-League women's season pass! 🔥
Get yours now! 🪪
🔗 - https://t.co/tqerquNJkU#COYN! 🐦🔥
💛🖤 | https://t.co/SAVRs4aeWc pic.twitter.com/idDgNcW2oU
I hope we have enough goalscorers.
Fingers crossed she stays injury free.