Matildas defender Jenna McCormick has returned to Adelaide United for her third stint in red, signing a one-year deal with Adrian Stenta’s side.
The 27-year-old centre-back with four caps for the national team will look to build on 38 games accrued at Adelaide, and 96 Liberty A-League appearances in total spread across spells with the Reds, Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City, Canberra United and Brisbane Roar.
McCormick has also enjoyed significant experience overseas with Icelandic side Stjarnan, Medkila in Norway, Spanish outfit Real Betis and AGF Fodbold in Denmark.
McCormick says the opportunity to return to her home state was too good to pass up, expressing eagerness to contribute to the Reds’ title bid after the club’s maiden ALW finals series appearance last season.
“I’m really excited to be back in my home state playing for Adelaide United, the club where my career started,” McCormick said.
“This team has become extremely competitive over the last few seasons and you can see a real togetherness within the squad, which is something I’m looking forward to being part of.
“Adrian (Stenta) is an excellent coach who encourages an attractive style of football, and I believe we have a great squad that can seriously challenge for the title this season.”
Stenta added: “We’re really thrilled to have signed a player with a lot of pedigree like Jenna.
“You only have to look at her resume to see she possesses plenty of experience, having represented her country, played in Europe, and spent almost a decade in this league.
“Her signing definitely strengthens our defence and I’m very pleased with how the squad is coming together.”
