Alyssa Whinham spoke of the mental and physical transformation she's experienced since a tough start to the 2023-24 campaign which made the young Phoenix forward consider walking away from the game.
Glory head coach Stephen Peters revealed an established Glory star and two international recruits will miss the start of the Ninja A-League season, with a prized midfielder set to miss as much as four months of the campaign.
The Japanese midfielder has been based in Sydney for six months and arrives in the Ninja A-League with the intention of pushing for silverware with the Wanderers.
The 27-year-old has experience in Turkey and Denmark and has been described as a forward with "great attacking flair and versatility" by her new head coach.
The Ninja A-League 2024-25 season kicks off this Friday! Here's everything you need to know, including all the new kits, coaches, signings, fixtures and so much more.