Squads Named for Women's A-League Match: Wellington Phoenix vs Canberra United
The Wellington Phoenix have announced their squad for the women's A-League season opener against Canberra United, including all five of their import players.
After having a bye last weekend, the Phoenix will kick off their campaign at Wellington's Sky Stadium. This match is the first in a doubleheader featuring both women's and men's A-League fixtures.
Key Squad Inclusions
- Newly-signed Football Ferns players Vic Esson and CJ Bott are part of the provisional squad.
- Coach Bev Priestman has included five import signings: Ellie Walker, Tessel Middag, Sabitra Bhandari, Lucia Leon, and Brooke Nunn.
Match Officials
- Assistant referees: Courtney Bremner, Avrol Beecham
- Fourth official: Mikayla Ryan
"The Phoenix had a bye last weekend so start their campaign at Wellington’s Sky Stadium in the first match of a double header featuring women’s and men’s A-League fixtures."
Both teams will omit two players for the match, though these decisions have yet to be finalized.
Author's summary: Wellington Phoenix include all import players and new Football Ferns in their squad as they begin their women's A-League season against Canberra United in a doubleheader event.