18/11/23
Above: Chelsie Dawber (right) in action for Adelaide United last season at Perth Glory. Photo: Tom McCarthy.
Adelaide United have announced the major news that forward Chelsie Dawber has returned to the club for the rest of the season after completing a two-year stint with Chicago Red Stars.
Dawber rejoins her hometown team having spent a period on loan to Swedish first division side IFK Norrköping, where she scored one goal in 16 games. She also spent part of last season on loan with the Reds, recording four goals in 13 games to take her overall tally for Adelaide to 21 goals in 55 games.
The 23-year-old gained valuable experience during her time in the National Women’s Soccer League and in Sweden but says she is pleased to be home and again working under coach Adrian Stenta.
“Adelaide is my home and I’m so happy to be back playing for the Reds,” Dawber said.
“I’ve learnt a lot in my time away and I have also been keeping an eye on how Stents and the girls have been going to start the season. I’m really excited by what I have seen so far, and I know I can contribute and bring something different to the side.”
Adelaide United Head Coach, Adrian Stenta said Dawber would add another dimension to his side’s forward line.
“Chelsie knows our club and she knows the A-League competition. Most importantly she is fit and ready to come in and make an impact for our side,” Stenta explained.
“We think we have a lot of firepower in our front third, but Chelsie is a different player and she will give us another option in attack. We’re excited to welcome her back into the fold, and looking forward to seeing what she can do alongside our other forwards.”
Dawber has trained with the side this week and will be available for selection pending an international clearance.
Central Coast Mariners have revealed the signing of Mexican-American midfielder Briana Woodall.
Born in Texas before representing Mexico at a youth National Team level, Woodall went through the college footballing system in the United States of America. Playing for the likes of Oklahoma State and San Houston State, the midfielder eventually found her way to the Houston Aces.
From there, Woodall traded North America for Europe, signing with SC Rheindorf Altach in the ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga. She spent almost a season with the Austrian outfit, before joining Club Leon in the Mexican Liga MX Apertura. Woodall has now chosen to take her footballing talents Down Under, signing for the Mariners in our return season to the Liberty A-League competition.
A skilful midfielder, the 25-year-old adds further depth to Emily Husband’s team who already sit sixth in the A-League Women after three rounds with a game in hand.
Woodall is thrilled to have joined the Mariners, eager to get started and experience Australian football.
“I am super excited to be joining the Mariners in the club’s first season back in the competition. It is a fresh start for the club in the league and for everybody as a team and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” Woodall said.
“Emily and the girls have been so welcoming which has been awesome. I can’t wait until I am out on the field at the home stadium, scoring goals with the girls as everyone is on their feet cheering. It is going to be amazing.”
Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Emily Husband is pleased to have the 25-year-old join for the upcoming season, with Woodall the final player to be signed for our squad.
“It is great to have another versatile player joining us who has great experience playing overseas, she will add immense value to the group. Players like Briana bring important experience with her and will push the other players around her,” Husband said.
“It is awesome to finally have the entire group together. By having everybody in now we can really focus on us as a group and improving as a collective to make sure we continue to be successful on the pitch.”
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