The 2021 Capital Football NPLW1 season commences April 10th, and the eight teams in this instalment of the competition have three full rounds to look forward to.
Here’s how the Canberra United Academy is shaping in 2021. They finished the 2020 season in fifth place.
Team news from Technical Director Scott O’Donell
NPLW1 Coaching team for season 2021:
Vicki Linton and Eddie Senatore
NPLW1 squad – players gained:
Latisha Babic – Belconnen United
Chloe Lincoln – Football NSW Institute
Jayla Murphy – Belconnen United
Maya Osmond – Belconnen United
NPLW1 squad – players lost:
Hayley Taylor-Young – Graduated
Isy Davy – Graduated
Katie Tyo – Sydney University
Aurelia Haynes – Canberra Olympic
Alexandra Gidis
Any changes to the women’s programme for the 2021 NPLW1 season ?
None.
Aims for the 2021 NPLW1 season ?
To provide the best possible environment for the players to develop as individuals and as a team unit.
Player profiles: Sasha Grove
How many seasons have you played NPLW1 with your current club ?
Three seasons.
Likely onfield position ?
Attacking midfield.
What’s got you excited about the season ?
Well, this year we have the opportunity to play each team a total of three times, so that’s going to be really exciting. Being able to play a couple more games will definitely bring an extra level of competitiveness and I can’t wait to see it!
Who is a rising star in your team that fans should watch out for ?
Meg Roden. She is an attacking midfielder who is pretty silky on the ball, she’s had some awesome moments in our games last season and I can’t wait to see what more she can offer this season.
Are there any match-ups you are particularly looking forward to ? (This could be a specific opposition player, and/or another club)
Obviously, beating Belconnen for the first time in a few years was a pretty special moment for us last season and we’ll be aiming to continue our streak this year. But on the note of that, we’ll be keeping our heads up for our clashes against CFC (Canberra Croatia) and Gungahlin who were pretty tough competitors last season.
Anything else you’d like to add ?
We’re a young squad, but we definitely have aspirations to win this season and come out on top.
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