Chairman Dali Tahir 2015–16 4th (league) League W-League | Manager Melissa Andreatta Founded 2008 Location Brisbane, Australia | |
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Full name Brisbane Roar Football Club Ground A.J. Kelly Park, Kippa-Ring
Suncorp Stadium, Milton Arenas/Stadiums Perry Park, Brisbane | ||
The Brisbane Roar FC, also known as the Brisbane Roar Women and previously Queensland Roar, is a soccer team based in Brisbane, Queensland. Founded in 2008, it is the affiliated women's team of Brisbane Roar. The Roar competes in the country's premier women's soccer competition, the W-League, under licence from Football Federation Australia.
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Formation
Brisbane Roar (then Queensland Roar) were a founding member of the Westfield W-League in 2008. They team was initially coached by Welshman Jeff Hopkins, who had played his football career predominantly in England, as well as representing Wales at the international level. The playing roster featured a mix of youth and veterans, including founding captain and Matilda's stalwart, Kate McShea, and up-and-coming goalkeeper Casey Dumont.
Grounds
Ballymore Stadium has been used predominantly as the Roar's home ground as well as other stadiums including Perry Park, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Suncorp Stadium, A.J. Kelly Park, Stockland Park and Cleveland Showgrounds.
Current squad
squad for the 2016–17 season. (current at 5 November 2016)
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Managers
Last updated 29 January 2016
Medical
Head Physiotherapist - Daniel Muscat
Team Doctor - Kieran Miles
Broadcasting
One league match per week is broadcast in Australia via ABC. Beginning in 2016, the weekly game is also broadcast on ESPN 3 in the United States.
Honours
Records
Correct as of 11 November 2011
Biggest Victory:
Biggest Defeat:
Highest Scoring Game:
Longest Undefeated Streak: