Matildas star named Western United captain: ‘A colossus’

Western United have appointed CommBank Matildas star Chloe Logarzo as captain for the 2024-25 Ninja A-League season.

Logarzo will lead Western in her third season with the A-Leagues club, while Grace Maher and Alana Cerne will be her co-captains.

A two-time Ninja A-League champion, Logarzo will be Western’s sole skipper this term, having shared the armband with Jackie Sawicki in 2023-24.

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The 29-year-old scored nine goals and supplied three assists in 17 matches last term as she was crowned Western United’s Player of the Season and Fan’s Player of the Season, secured second place in the Julie Dolan Medal standings and returned to the CommBank Matildas squad.

“We are extremely proud to have such fantastic individuals at our football club that represent our values and ambition to unite and inspire the community,” said Western United’s general manager of football Mal Impiombato.

“Since day one, Chloe has been a colossus in our program and her drive in shaping our identity will continue to see her influencing a long-lasting legacy of high standards and excellence. Having her as a leader of our players, our club and our broader community is a blessing.

“In Grace and Alana, we have two fantastic young leaders who we are incredibly excited to see take the next step in their careers as they grow as people, leaders and footballers.

“Since joining the club, Grace has been a tremendous leader and role model for her peers and will continue to lead both on and off the field.

“Alana’s progression as an individual and professional footballer has been rapid, developing through our pathway program to now playing a key role as a leader of our club.

“On behalf of everyone at Western United, I congratulate Chloe, Grace and Alana on their appointments and look forward to the ongoing impact they will have on our community.”