Adelaide United FC W-League
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Adelaide United Women's Football Club, also known as the Adelaide United W-League is a football (soccer)
team in Adelaide
, South Australia
. It currently participates in the W-League
as the sole women's team from the state of South Australia. It has a direct affiliation with the all-male Adelaide first team
, who compete in the A-League
.
coach Michael Barnett take charge with ex-Adelaide United player Richie Alagich
take up the assistant coach role and Matildas stalwart Dianne Alagich
named as captain.
Adelaide's first game was on 25 October 2008 against at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre
, which ended in a 4-1 loss with Sharon Black
getting the consolation goal. The first win came in round 2 against the at Hindmarsh Stadium
, a hard fought 3-2 win thanks to a hat-trick from Sandra Scalzi
. The Reds followed this up with another 3-2 win over before failing to win any of their next 7 league games, finished last in the eight-team competition in their inaugural season.
After a disappointing inaugural season drastic changes were made to the playing staff including the retirement of experienced campaigners Sharon Black
and Dianne Alagich
to create a youthful team for the 2009 season. Despite the new look squad Adelaide continued to struggle in the league failing to win any of the first 5 games which included a record equaling defeat against on 1 November 2009. The first goal of the 2009 season was scored by Tenneille Boaler
against in the round 6 clash at the Wanderers Oval the game ended in a 3 – 3 draw handing Adelaide its second point of the year. The season didn't get any better for Adelaide as they failed to win a single game in the second season but thanks to an unlikely 2 all draw with power house team they finished the season in 7th place their best ever finish to date.
Most Valuable player for 2009 season Racheal Quigley
The badge is heavily based on the Adelaide United men's team, with the logo being encased in a W-League shield; as is the case with every other W-League club.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It currently participates in the W-League
W-League (Australia)
The W-League is the preeminent women's semi-professional football league in Australia. Established in 2008, it is composed of eight teams - seven of them are affiliated with seven of the Australian clubs currently in the A-League, with the eighth team based in Canberra...
as the sole women's team from the state of South Australia. It has a direct affiliation with the all-male Adelaide first team
Adelaide United FC
Adelaide United Football Club is a professional football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. It currently participates in the A-League as the sole team from the state of South Australia. Adelaide is one of the most successful clubs in the A-League. The club's home ground is...
, who compete in the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
.
History
Adelaide United Women's team was formed in 2008 with the inception of the W-League, becoming one of the founding eight teams. The inaugural set up saw North Eastern MetroStarsNorth Eastern MetroStars
The Metro Stars is a football club from Adelaide, South Australia which plays in the South Australian Super League. It is based at the T.K Shutter reserve in the north-eastern suburb of Klemzig...
coach Michael Barnett take charge with ex-Adelaide United player Richie Alagich
Richie Alagich
Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League...
take up the assistant coach role and Matildas stalwart Dianne Alagich
Dianne Alagich
Dianne Alagich is an Australian football player, who currently plays for Adelaide United in the W-League and the Australian national football team. She is a defender, who has been capped 86 times, scoring on three occasions. She is 169 cm tall and her weight is 62 kg...
named as captain.
Adelaide's first game was on 25 October 2008 against at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre
Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre
The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre , more commonly known by its former names ANZ Stadium or QE II, is a major sporting facility on the south side of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia...
, which ended in a 4-1 loss with Sharon Black
Sharon Black
Sharon Black is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide United. Black has represented Australia at the 2000 Olympic Football Tournament in Sydney and at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United States.-External links:...
getting the consolation goal. The first win came in round 2 against the at Hindmarsh Stadium
Hindmarsh Stadium
Hindmarsh Stadium is a rectangular stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the home of the Australian A-League team, Adelaide United....
, a hard fought 3-2 win thanks to a hat-trick from Sandra Scalzi
Sandra Scalzi
Sandra Scalzi is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide United.- References :...
. The Reds followed this up with another 3-2 win over before failing to win any of their next 7 league games, finished last in the eight-team competition in their inaugural season.
After a disappointing inaugural season drastic changes were made to the playing staff including the retirement of experienced campaigners Sharon Black
Sharon Black
Sharon Black is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide United. Black has represented Australia at the 2000 Olympic Football Tournament in Sydney and at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United States.-External links:...
and Dianne Alagich
Dianne Alagich
Dianne Alagich is an Australian football player, who currently plays for Adelaide United in the W-League and the Australian national football team. She is a defender, who has been capped 86 times, scoring on three occasions. She is 169 cm tall and her weight is 62 kg...
to create a youthful team for the 2009 season. Despite the new look squad Adelaide continued to struggle in the league failing to win any of the first 5 games which included a record equaling defeat against on 1 November 2009. The first goal of the 2009 season was scored by Tenneille Boaler
Tenneille Boaler
Tenneille Boaler is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team .Boaler scored Adelaides first goal for the 2009 season in the round 6 clash against .- References :...
against in the round 6 clash at the Wanderers Oval the game ended in a 3 – 3 draw handing Adelaide its second point of the year. The season didn't get any better for Adelaide as they failed to win a single game in the second season but thanks to an unlikely 2 all draw with power house team they finished the season in 7th place their best ever finish to date.
Most Valuable player for 2009 season Racheal Quigley
Racheal Quigley
Racheal Quigley is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team .After an impressive second season with Adelaide which saw Quigley score 5 goals in 10 games she was named Adelaide United 2009/10 Westfield W-League Most Valuable Player.- References :...
Colours and badge
Since its inception Adelaide United has played in a predominantly all-red home kit. For the inaugural season the away kit consisted of a white top and socks and red shorts; during the 2009 season the away kit changed to a black top with red shorts and socks.The badge is heavily based on the Adelaide United men's team, with the logo being encased in a W-League shield; as is the case with every other W-League club.
Stadium
Adelaide United WFC play their home games at Hindmarsh Stadium where they sometimes play a curtain-raiser to A-League games.Current squad
Technical staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach |  David Edmondson |
| Assistant Coach |  Richie AlagichRichie Alagich Richie Alagich is a retired Australian football player. He was a right full back mostly known for playing for Adelaide United in the A-League... |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Daniel Godley |
Managers
Last updated 20 November 2010| Name | From | To | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Barnett Michael Barnett Michael N. Barnett is a major constructivist scholar of international relations. His research has been in the areas of international organizations, international relations theory, and Middle Eastern politics. With Emanuel Adler, he reintroduced the concept of security community to international... |
Sep 2008 | Feb 2011 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| Name | From | To | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 David EdmondsonDavid Edmondson David J. Edmondson is an American businessman. He is currently Founder and CEO of E-Recycling Corps, an enterprise engaged in the collection, refurbishment and global redistribution of used wireless devices. Edmondson also founded EasySale, Inc in 2007, an internet-based consignment and... |
Sep 2011 | Present | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Records
Last updated 20 November 2010- Record Victory: 3 – 2 vs , 31 October 2008 and , 9 November 2008
- Record Defeat: 0 – 6 vs , 6 December 2008 and 14 November 2009, , 1 November 2009, 1 – 7 vs , 8 January 2011
- Undefeated Streak: 2, 31 October 2008 – 9 November 2008
- Without Winning: 20, 15 November 2008 – 20 November 2009
- All-time Leading Goal Scorer: Racheal QuigleyRacheal QuigleyRacheal Quigley is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team .After an impressive second season with Adelaide which saw Quigley score 5 goals in 10 games she was named Adelaide United 2009/10 Westfield W-League Most Valuable Player.- References :...
, 5 goals. - All-time Leading Appearances: Donna CockayneDonna CockayneDonna Cockayne is an Australian football player currently playing for Australian W-League team .- References :...
, 20 Appearances.