Brisbane Roar FC (A-League Women) explained

Clubname:Brisbane Roar Women
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Fullname:Brisbane Roar Women Football Club
Ground:Ballymore Stadium
Capacity:8,000
Chairman:Kaz Patafta
Manager:Alex Smith
Current:2024–25 Brisbane Roar FC (A-League Women) season
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Brisbane Roar Women Football Club, formerly known Queensland Roar Women, is an Australian professional women's soccer club based in Brisbane, Queensland (founded in 2008). The Roar competes in the country's premier women's soccer competition, the A-League Women.

History

Early years

Brisbane Roar (then Queensland Roar) were a founding member of the W-League in 2008.[1] The team was initially coached by Welshman Jeff Hopkins, who had played his football career predominantly in England, as well as representing Wales at the international level.[2] 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.[3]

Home ground

Brisbane Roar plays their home games at Ballymore Stadium and Perry Park. Previous home grounds have included the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Suncorp Stadium, A.J. Kelly Park, Kayo Stadium, Lions Stadium, Stockland Park and Cleveland Showgrounds.

Players

Reserves

Brisbane Roar also operates four reserve teams, which is mainly formed from Youth players.

Former players

For notable current and former players, see

Management

Managerial history

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Honours

Records


Biggest Victory:

Biggest Defeat:

Highest Scoring Game:

Longest Undefeated Streak:

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women in a league of their own. 28 July 2008. Football Federation Australia. 2 October 2016. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203151814/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/InsideFFA/default.aspx?s=insideffa_newsfeatures_newsitem&id=22966. dead.
  2. Web site: Jeff Hopkins named Melbourne Victory's new Westfield W-League coach. Football Queensland. 2 October 2016. 20 June 2016.
  3. Book: Grainey. Timothy F.. Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer. University of Nebraska Press. 2 October 2016. 1 May 2012. 978-0803240360.
  4. Web site: Hopkins leaves Roar for W-League head coach role. Brisbane Roar. 24 June 2016. Hopkins started at the Roar in 2008 where he successfully took charge of the club's Westfield W-League side guiding them to four consecutive grand finals and two championships..
  5. Web site: Wilson takes up reigns at Roar. The Women's Game. 6 September 2012.
  6. News: Brisbane Roar name new W-League coach. Marco. Monteverde. The Courier-Mail. 20 September 2016.
  7. News: Andreatta quits as Roar W-League coach. Ed. Jackson. The Newcastle Herald. 3 September 2019.
  8. Web site: Goodship leaves Roar W-League. Brisbane Roar. 10 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Brisbane Roar appoint Garrath McPherson as W-League Head Coach. Brisbane Roar. 17 August 2021.
  10. Web site: Brisbane Roar sack ALW coach Garrath McPherson. Joel. Gould. The Women's Game. 13 November 2023.
  11. News: Alex Smith to replace sacked Garrath McPherson as coach of Brisbane Roar women’s team. Marco. Monteverde. news.com.au. 14 November 2023.