The squad looks much stronger than last season, especially with the addition of the experienced Hassett, Rolston, Satchell and Robertson.
The only major loss is Grace Jale but that is more than made up for with the signing of attacking options Clegg, Rolston and Satchell.
Marisa van der Meer is an example of a young Kiwi who should benefit from the increased minutes she is likely to get at the Nix compared to struggling for game time at an overseas club.
We always rated her here in Christchurch at the Pride when she was an important part of that side as a teenager but in my opinion her game had gone backwards at Melbourne City due to the scant game time she got (230 minutes last season and no starts). It's very hard for young players new to the A-League Women to develop if they're not getting regular game time, when there is no reserve or youth league. She didn't seem at her best to me during the FIFA u-20 World Cup earlier this year.
I expect that she will prove her true potential at the Nix though.
One of five former Canterbury Pride players at the Nix, which adds a lot of interest down here.
The only major loss is Grace Jale but that is more than made up for with the signing of attacking options Clegg, Rolston and Satchell.
Marisa van der Meer is an example of a young Kiwi who should benefit from the increased minutes she is likely to get at the Nix compared to struggling for game time at an overseas club.
We always rated her here in Christchurch at the Pride when she was an important part of that side as a teenager but in my opinion her game had gone backwards at Melbourne City due to the scant game time she got (230 minutes last season and no starts). It's very hard for young players new to the A-League Women to develop if they're not getting regular game time, when there is no reserve or youth league. She didn't seem at her best to me during the FIFA u-20 World Cup earlier this year.
I expect that she will prove her true potential at the Nix though.
One of five former Canterbury Pride players at the Nix, which adds a lot of interest down here.