Claire Coelho Explained

Claire Coelho
Fullname:Claire Coelho
Birth Date:1996 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Port Macquarie, Australia
Height:1.65m (05.41feet)
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:2013–2023
Clubs1:Newcastle Jets
Caps1:47
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Sydney FC (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Club-Update:12 June 2023

Claire Coelho (born 16 May 1996) is a retired Australian soccer player, who played for Newcastle Jets in the Australian A-League Women.

Club career

Newcastle Jets, 2014–2023

Coelho played for the Newcastle Jets from 2014 to 2017. During a match against the Brisbane Roar on 26 October 2014, she made 11 saves (9 in the second half) after replacing the starting goalkeeper due to injury.[1] The Jets finished the 2014–15 W-League season in fifth place with a record.[2]

In September 2015, she re-signed with the team for the 2015–16 W-League season, though did not play.[3]

During the 2016–17 W-League season, Coehlo made one appearance for the Jets before transferring to Sydney FC. In November 2016, after coming on for Kelsey Wys due to injury, Coehlo was named player of the match for her shutout in the 1–0 win over Perth Glory.[4] [5]

In March 2023, Coelho announced her retirement.[6]

Sydney FC, 2017

In February 2017, Coelho joined Sydney FC as an injury replacement for Sham Khamis.[7] After advancing to the play-offs, the team was defeated 5–1 during the semi-finals.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jarrett. Blake. Jets score four against Roar. Brisbane Roar. 3 July 2017. 26 October 2014.
  2. Web site: C, Cuehlo. Soccer Way. 3 July 2017.
  3. Web site: Newcastle Jets sign returning six. The Women's Game. 3 July 2017. 6 September 2015.
  4. News: Kerry. Craig. Newcastle Jets W-League side sign competition's youngest ever goalkeeper in Annalee Grove. 3 July 2017. Newcastle Herald. 23 November 2016.
  5. News: Grainey. Tim. W-League: Kelsey Wys tears ACL in Newcastle win. 3 July 2017. The Equalizer. November 21, 2016.
  6. Web site: ALW Match Preview: Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix. Newcastle Jets. 23 March 2023. Goalkeeper Claire Coelho has also announced her retirement from the professional game. Coelho joined the club in 2013 and told her teammates of her decision on Thursday night..
  7. Web site: Sydney FC Complete Goalkeeper Signing. Sydney FC.
  8. News: Chadwick. Justin. Perth Glory beat Sydney FC 5–1 semi-final. 3 July 2017. Sydney Morning Herald. February 14, 2017.