Western Sydney Wanderers Women
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Wikipedia - Western Sydney Wanderers FC (A-League Women)
Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club is an Australian women's soccer club based in the western region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 2012, it is the affiliated women's team of the A-League team Western Sydney Wanderers. The team currently competes in the A-League Women, the top tier of women's soccer in Australia.
History
The announcement of the creation of Western Sydney Wanderers FC on 4 April 2012 by the then FFA CEO Ben Buckley was soon followed by the announcement of an associated women's team which would compete in the W-League. On 5 July 2012, Stephen Roche was announced the inaugural head coach for the team. On 17 July 2014, Norm Boardman was appointed head coach for the team. On 20 May 2016, Richard Byrne was appointed head coach, with Leah Blayney appointed assistant coach and Davide Del Giovine goalkeeping coach. In October 2017, former Western Sydney Wanderers player Catherine Cannuli and Ryan Doidge joined Byrne as his assistant coaches.
The Wanderers made finals for the first time in 2019/20. They finished fourth after the Home & Away season.
Led by youngster Courtney Nevin, a local product, Matilda midfielder Ella Mastrantonio and foreign stars Denise O'Sullivan, Lynn Williams and Dolan Medallist Kristen Hamilton, the Wander Women had an impressive season.
The team was founded in 2012 and has quickly established itself as a competitive force in the league. The Western Sydney Wanderers Women's team is known for their fast-paced and attacking style of play, as well as their strong team spirit and work ethic.
The team's colors are red and black, and they play their home matches at Marconi Stadium in Bossley Park. The team has a dedicated fan base known as the "Red and Black Bloc" who support the team at home and away matches.
The Western Sydney Wanderers Women's team has a history of success in the W-League, with several playoff appearances and a championship win in the 2014 season. The team continues to strive for success and is always looking to improve and grow as a team.