2015–16 Perth Glory FC (W-League) season explained

Club:Perth Glory W-League
Season:2015–16
Chairman:Tony Sage
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Bobby Despotovski
Collette McCallum (assistant)
Stadium:Ashfield Reserve
League:W-League
League Result:8th
League Topscorer:Vanessa DiBernardo (6 goals)
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Prevseason:2014
Nextseason:2016–17

The 2015–16 Perth Glory FC W-League season was the club's eighth participation in the W-League, since the league's formation in 2008. The team finished eighth, though they were only two wins from competing in the finals series.

Review and events

Background

In mid-2015, control of the club transferred from Football West to Perth Glory FC. On taking control, the club advertised the head coach role. Incumbent coach Jamie Harnwell declined to apply for his role.[1] [2] Bobby Despotovski was named as Harnwell's replacement in late July 2015.[3] Sam Kerr was named captain of the team.[4] The Glory returned to Ashfield Reserve for a second season.[5]

Season

The Glory opened the season with a 2–1 win over the Melbourne Victory at Broadmeadows Valley Park. After conceding an early goal to the Victory, Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr each scored a goal to take the points.[6] [7] [8]

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr were missing from the Glory's second match lineup after being called up to the national team. Nikki Stanton on loan from Sky Blue FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) made her debut as the Glory and Jets played out a 0–0 draw at Ashfield Reserve.[9] [10]

Facing the undefeated Melbourne City, the Glory lost 4–0 at home, with former Glory players Marianna Tabain and Lisa De Vanna scoring goals for City.[11] [12]

American player Vanessa DiBernardo joined the Glory on a loan deal from NWSL team Chicago Red Stars in November 2015, scoring a double on debut in a 2–0 away victory over Brisbane Roar. There were injury concerns over Sam Kerr after she suffered an ankle injury and was replaced before half-time.[13] [14] [15]

The 6 December match against Adelaide United was the first time that Jamie Harnwell, now in charge of the Reds, had faced his former team. The match was scheduled to be held at Hindmarsh Stadium and broadcast nationally as part of an A-League–W-League double-header. With a forecast temperature of 41C, Football Federation Australia (FFA) initially moved the game from 1:30pm ACDT (UTC+10:30) to 4:00pm. With the players about to warm up, a switch of venues to Adelaide Shores Football Centre was announced, with the game kicking off at 7:30pm. Shawn Billam opened the scoring for the Glory in the seventh minute, with Alex Gummer equalising for Adelaide in the 75th minute.[16] [17] [18]

Match results

Legend

WinDrawLoss

W-League

See main article: 2015–16 W-League.

DateOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendanceRefereeRefs
17 October 2015Melbourne VictoryA2–1Foord, KerrPatterson
24 October 2015Newcastle JetsH0–0714Durcau
31 October 2015Melbourne CityH0–4483Jones
8 November 2015Sydney FCA0–1Jacewicz[19] [20]
15 November 2015Brisbane RoarA2–0DiBernardo (2)Patterson
28 November 2015Melbourne VictoryH1–3MayReibelt[21]
6 November 2015Adelaide UnitedA1–1BillamDurcau
13 December 2015Sydney FCH2–4DiBernardo (2)458Patterson[22]
20 December 2015Melbourne CityA0–4450Reibelt[23]
2 January 2016Canberra UnitedH0–2Reibelt[24] [25]
10 January 2016Adelaide UnitedH2–1DiBernardo (2)Lee[26]
17 January 2016Western Sydney WanderersA0–2Jacewicz[27]

League table

Player details

|}Source: Soccerway

Transfers

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

Transfers in

Player Position From Ref.
MF [28]
DF [29]
MF
MF
Carla Bennett DF Northern Redbacks (WA) [30]
MF –
Ellie Lamonte FW NTC-U19 (WA)

Transfers out

PlayerPositionToRef.
DF [31]
MF retired [32]
MF [33]
FW [34]
FW [35]
Bronwyn Studman DF
FW Beckenham Angels SC (WA) -
FW –
DF –
MF retired [36]

Loans in

Player Position From Ref.
FW [37]
FW
MF [38] [39]
MF [40]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Butler . Steve . 2015-07-08 . Jamie Harnwell won't apply for Perth Glory women's job . en . The West Australian . 2021-01-29.
  2. News: 8 July 2015 . Bitter split as Harnwell quits Glory after coaching slight . en . The World Game. . 2021-01-28.
  3. News: 24 July 2015 . Glory legend Despotovski named Perth W-League coach . en . The World Game . Special Broadcasting Service. 2021-01-28.
  4. News: 2015-09-25 . Richard Garcia named Glory captain, Sam Kerr leads women . en . news.com.au . News Corp Australia. 2021-01-28.
  5. News: 2015-09-28 . --> Town of Bassendean to bask in women’s Glory . en . Eastern Reporter . Bassendean Mayor John Gangell would like to make Ashfield Reserve a football hub after he announced the Town would be home to the Perth Glory Womens side earlier this month..
  6. News: Davutovic . David . 18 October 2015 . Matildas take Glory . Herald Sun. 42.
  7. Web site: Teo. Pellizzeri. 2015-10-17 . Matildas duo inspire Glory to win over Victory . 2021-02-01 . W-League.com.au. Football Federation Austraiia . en.
  8. News: Downes . Cheryl . 19 October 2015 . Positives for Victory as Perth takes the Glory . The Women's Game . 2021-02-03.
  9. Web site: 2015-10-24 . Glory, Jets all square in Perth . 2021-02-01 . W-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia . en.
  10. News: Gardiner . James . 25 October 2015 . Jets rue missed chances against Glory . Newcastle Herald. 37.
  11. Web site: Michael. Washbourne. 2015-10-31 . City downs Glory Women 4-0 . 2021-02-01 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  12. News: 2015-11-01 . New signings lift City clear in W-League . en-AU . ABC News . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Australian Associated Press. 2021-02-03.
  13. News: Odong . Ann . 12 November 2015 . Perth Glory sign Vanessa DiBernardo on loan from Red Stars . The Women's Game . 2021-02-04.
  14. News: 16 November 2015 . Star’s sudden impact. 63 . The West Australian.
  15. Web site: 2015-11-15 . Debut Double for Glory’s DiBernardo . 2021-02-01 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  16. News: Migliaccio . Val . 8 December 2015 . Weather a battle for Lady Reds . The Advertiser. Adelaide. 72.
  17. Web site: 2015-12-07 . Glory Women, Lady Reds share the spoils in Adelaide . 2021-02-01 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  18. News: 2015-12-06 . FFA reschedules Lady Reds match due to heat . en . Adelaide United FC . 2021-02-04.
  19. Web site: Shell. Barratt. Defence leads Sydney FC to tight 1-0 win over Perth Glory . 2021-02-01 . The Women's Game.
  20. Web site: 2015-11-08 . Sky Blues into fourth after edging Glory . 2021-02-04 . W-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia . en.
  21. Web site: Michael. Washbourne. 2015-11-28 . Victory Women capture Glory in Perth . 2021-02-01 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  22. Web site: 2015-12-13 . DiBernardo dazzles in Glory defeat . 2021-02-01 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  23. Web site: 2015-12-20 . Ruthless City crush Glory in ninth straight win . 2021-01-29 . W-League.com.au . Football Federation Australia. en.
  24. Web site: 2016-01-02 . Gallant Glory fall short to Canberra . 2021-01-29 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  25. News: Dutton . Chris . 2016-01-02 . Canberra United beat Perth Glory, but sweat on Emma Checker's knee injury . en . The Sydney Morning Herald . 2021-02-03.
  26. Web site: 2016-01-10 . DiBernardo double sinks Lady Reds . 2021-02-01 . Perth Glory FC . en.
  27. Web site: 2016-01-17 . Wanderers finish season on a high with win over Glory . 2021-02-01 . W-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia . en.
  28. Web site: Matildas defender Kim Carroll joins Glory. Football Federation Australia. Harley. Mitaros. 24 August 2015. 7 October 2015. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100505/http://www.perthglory.com.au/article/matildas-defender-kim-carroll-joins-glory/19qtecb3zz9mw1ug2mokv676wt. dead.
  29. Web site: Defender Danielle Brogan heads west with Glory, Mastrantonio returns home. The Women's Game. 13 October 2015.
  30. Web site: W-League 2015–16 season preview: Canberra aiming to keep championship rivals at bay. Lee. Gaskin. The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 October 2015. 28 October 2015.
  31. Web site: Shelina Zadorsky. Swedish. Vittsjö GIK. 29 March 2015.
  32. Web site: McCallum retires from the Matildas. The Women's Game. 9 April 2015.
  33. Web site: Six Matildas Highlight W-League Squad. Football Federation Australia. 11 August 2015.
  34. Web site: W-League team commences training. Football Federation Australia. 16 September 2015.
  35. Web site: Brisbane Roar names new look squad for Season 8. The Women's Game. 3 October 2015.
  36. Web site: Quiet achiever D’Ovidio eyes glorious finale. Football Federation Australia. 20 December 2014. 28 October 2015.
  37. Web site: 14 October 2015 . Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr Return to Perth Glory of Australian W-League on Loan . 2021-02-04 . Sky Blue FC . en-US . 12 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201112021907/https://skybluefc.com/2015/10/14/caitlin-foord-sam-kerr-return-to-perth-glory-of-australian-w-league-on-loan/ . dead .
  38. Web site: Perth Glory sign American NWSL Star. Football Federation Australia. 2 October 2015.
  39. Web site: 23 October 2015 . Sky Blue FC Re-Signs Nikki Stanton, Formalizes Loan to Perth Glory . 2021-02-04 . Sky Blue FC . en-US . 8 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210208145241/https://skybluefc.com/2015/10/23/sky-blue-fc-re-signs-nikki-stanton-formalizes-loan-to-perth-glory/ . dead .
  40. Web site: US International Vanessa DiBernardo goes for Glory. Perth Glory. 12 November 2015.

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