Canberra United and Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams has landed in the United States after signing with the Western New York Flash for the upcoming NWSL season.
Canberra United and Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams has landed in the United States after signing with the Western New York Flash for the upcoming NWSL season.
The two-time Westfield W-League goalkeeper of the year is likely to find herself propelled straight into the No.1 jersey after an ACL injury to the Flash-s incumbent shot-stopper Adriana Franch.
Williams will join fellow Matilda Sam Kerr at the New York club, becoming the sixth Aussie signed for the 2014 National Women-s Soccer League campaign.
“I-m really excited to be here, especially being able get involved with the club at the start of the season,” Williams told The Women’s Game.
“I-m looking forward to playing with a world-renowned team that has a history of appearing in championships.
“I-m really excited to see what the season has to hold and to play in front of an American crowd.”
This will be Williams- second stint of playing in the US, having played for the Chicago Redstars back in 2009.
It follows a successful season in the Westfield W-League where her Canberra United team finished the regular season at the top of the table.
A long-standing member of the national team, Williams was not included in next week-s Matildas training squad to be held at the AIS as she completed her signing.
The Matildas will face Brazil in two internationals in Brisbane next month as part of their Asian Cup defence preparation. The match on Sunday 6 April will be broadcast live and exclusive on ABC TV and tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Westfield Matildas – International Friendly Match Schedule – April 2014
Westfield Matildas v Brazil
Queensland Sports & Athletic Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Kick-Off 3:00pm AEST
Gates Open 2:00pm AEST
Ticket Prices
Adult – $20
Child/Concession – $10
Family – $40
Ticket Prices are inclusive of GST & Booking Fee. Transaction and credit card fees may apply.
Concession (Pensioner, Student, Child)
Pensioner – Aged,TPI (valid ID cards) including seniors cards
Student – Full time tertiary and secondary school students (valid ID required)
Child – 4-16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under are free unless they are occupying a seat)
National Companion Card Accepted
Family Definition: 2 Adults and 2 Children or 1 Adult and 3 Children
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Westfield Matildas v Brazil
Queensland Sports & Athletic Centre (QSAC), Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane
Wednesday 9 April 2014
Kick-Off 4:30pm AEST
Gates Open 3:30pm AEST
Please note that access to this match is by invitation only. No public ticket sales.
