Brisbane Roar have signed Japanese defender Momo Hayashi from NPLW QLD outfit Gold Coast United ahead of the 2024-25 Liberty A-League season.
The 29-year-old has spent the last six seasons at Gold Coast, where she made 107 appearances and scored 30 goals.
Hayashi won both the NPL Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards in 2023 as well as Gold Coast’s Player of the Year award, earning a place in Football Queensland’s Team of the Season.
Ahead of her first Liberty A-League campaign, Hayashi said it was a dream come true to receive an offer to play for the Roar.
“It was the easiest decision I’ve ever made,” Hayashi said.
“I’ve always dreamed of playing in the A-Leagues, so when I received an offer, I was super excited. I’ll do my best to see how far I can go in this league and to help my team. I’m excited to face new challenges and improve my skills on the field.”
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Hayashi is the seventh new arrival at Brisbane this off-season, joining Danelle Tan, Zara Kruger, Evdokia Popadinova, Emily Pringle, Tanaye Morris and Isabela Hoyos in committing to Alex Smith’s squad for the 2024-25 campaign.
Keeley Richards, Alicia Woods, Holly McQueen and Matildas winger Sharn Freier have all re-signed with the Roar while former captain Ayesha Norrie, Hollie Palmer, Mia Corbin and Leah Scarpelli have all departed the club since the conclusion of season 2023-24.
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