Perth Glory FC (W-League)


The Perth Glory FC, also known as the Perth Glory Women, represents the Perth Glory in the W-League, the top division women's soccer league in Australia. The team was established in 2008, with the founding of the new league. They have used Dorrien Gardens as their main home ground since the 2016–17 Season.

History

Establishment

After Australia reached the quarter-finals of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, head coach Tom Sermanni felt the establishment of a professional league was vital for continuing the development of players. Perth Glory was one of eight teams included in the establishment of the league the following year by Football Federation Australia.

Ownership and team management

Perth Glory is owned by Tony Sage.
During the team's inaugural season, the women's team was managed by Nicola Williams who improved to be a top–four performing side in the second half of the season. In 2010, Jamie Harnwell was named head coach and led the team to second and first place finishes and a first-time trip to the finals. In July 2015, former A-League striker Bobby Despotovski was named head coach with former Matilda and Perth Glory captain Collette McCallum as assistant coach.

Players

Current squad

Updated 13 November 2019

Honours

Domestic