Brisbane Roar FC (W-League)

Brisbane Roar FC W-League
Full name Brisbane Roar Football Club
Founded 2008
Ground Perry Park, Bowen Hills
QSAC, Nathan
Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Chairman Dali Tahir
Manager Belinda Wilson
League W-League
2015–16 4th (league)

The Brisbane Roar FC, also known as the Brisbane Roar Women, represents the Brisbane Roar in the W-League.

Formation

Brisbane Roar Team (2009)

Brisbane Roar (then Queensland Roar) were a founding member of the Westfield W-League in 2008. They were initially coached by Welshman Jeff Hopkins, who had played his football career predominantly in England, as well as representing Wales at international level. The playing roster featured a mix of youth and veterans, including founding captain and Matilda's stalwart, Kate McShea, and up-and-coming goalkeeper Casey Dumont.

Grounds

Although Ballymore Stadium has been used predominantly as the Roar's home ground, other stadiums have also been used including Perry Park, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Suncorp Stadium, Stockland Park and Cleveland Showgrounds.

Current squad

squad for the 2015–16 season. (current at 1 November 2015)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 United States GK Haley Kopmeyer (on loan from Seattle Reign FC)
2 Australia DF Brooke Goodrich
3 Australia DF Amy Chapman
4 Australia DF Clare Polkinghorne (Captain)
6 Australia DF Angela Beard
7 Australia FW Gabe Marzano
8 Australia MF Ayesha Norrie
9 Australia FW Cortnee Vine
10 Australia MF Katrina Gorry
11 New Zealand MF Kirsty Yallop
No. Position Player
12 Australia MF Alisha Foote
13 Australia MF Tameka Butt (Vice-captain)
14 Australia DF Summer O'Brien
15 Australia DF Ruth Blackburn
16 Australia MF Ashley Spina
17 Australia FW Emily Gielnik
18 Australia MF Maili Forbes
19 Sweden FW Sofie Persson
20 Australia GK Carrie Simpson
21 Australia MF Elise Franco

Managers

Last updated 29 January 2016

Name From To Played Won  Drawn Lost
Wales Jeff Hopkins 2008 Sep 2012 48 32 10 6
Australia Belinda Wilson[1] Sep 2012 Present 52 25 8 19

Honours

Records

Correct as of 11 November 2011
Biggest Victory:

Biggest Defeat:

Highest Scoring Game:

Longest Undefeated Streak:

See also

References

External links

Coordinates: 27°26′31″S 153°1′4″E / 27.44194°S 153.01778°E / -27.44194; 153.01778 (Ballymore Stadium)

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