2015–16 Perth Glory W-League season

The 2015–16 Perth Glory FC W-League season was the club's eighth participation in the W-League, since the league's formation in 2008. The team finished eighth, though they were only two wins from competing in the finals series.

For the A-League team's 2015–16 season, see 2015–16 Perth Glory FC season.

Perth Glory W-League
2015–16 season
ChairmanTony Sage
Head coachBobby Despotovski
Collette McCallum (assistant)
StadiumAshfield Reserve
W-League8th
Top goalscorerVanessa DiBernardo (6 goals)

Review and events

Background

In mid-2015, control of the club transferred from Football West to Perth Glory FC. On taking control, the club advertised the head coach role. Incumbent coach Jamie Harnwell declined to apply for his role.[1][2] Bobby Despotovski was named as Harnwell's replacement in late July 2015.[3] Sam Kerr was named captain of the team.[4] The Glory returned to Ashfield Reserve for a second season.[5]

Season

The Glory opened the season with a 2–1 win over the Melbourne Victory at Broadmeadows Valley Park. After conceding an early goal to the Victory, Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr each scored a goal to take the points.[6][7][8]

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr were missing from the Glory's second match lineup after being called up to the national team. Nikki Stanton on loan from Sky Blue FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) made her debut as the Glory and Jets played out a 0–0 draw at Ashfield Reserve.[9][10]

Facing the undefeated Melbourne City, the Glory lost 4–0 at home, with former Glory players Marianna Tabain and Lisa De Vanna scoring goals for City.[11][12]

American player Vanessa DiBernardo joined the Glory on a loan deal from NWSL team Chicago Red Stars in November 2015, scoring a double on debut in a 2–0 away victory over Brisbane Roar. There were injury concerns over Sam Kerr after she suffered an ankle injury and was replaced before half-time.[13][14][15]

The 6 December match against Adelaide United was the first time that Jamie Harnwell, now in charge of the Reds, had faced his former team. The match was scheduled to be held at Hindmarsh Stadium and broadcast nationally as part of an A-League–W-League double-header. With a forecast temperature of 41 °C (106 °F), Football Federation Australia (FFA) initially moved the game from 1:30 pm ACDT (UTC+10:30) to 4:00 pm. With the players about to warm up, a switch of venues to Adelaide Shores Football Centre was announced, with the game kicking off at 7:30 pm. Shawn Billam opened the scoring for the Glory in the seventh minute, with Alex Gummer equalising for Adelaide in the 75th minute.[16][17][18]

Match results

Legend
Win Draw Loss

W-League
Main article: 2015–16 W-League
Date Opponent Venue Result Scorers Attendance Referee Refs
17 October 2015Melbourne VictoryA2–1Foord, KerrPatterson[7][8]
24 October 2015Newcastle JetsH0–0714Durcau[9][10]
31 October 2015Melbourne CityH0–4483Jones[11][12]
8 November 2015Sydney FCA0–1Jacewicz[19][20]
15 November 2015Brisbane RoarA2–0DiBernardo (2)Patterson[15]
28 November 2015Melbourne VictoryH1–3MayReibelt[21]
6 November 2015Adelaide UnitedA1–1BillamDurcau[16][17]
13 December 2015Sydney FCH2–4DiBernardo (2)458Patterson[22]
20 December 2015Melbourne CityA0–4450Reibelt[23]
2 January 2016Canberra UnitedH0–2Reibelt[24][25]
10 January 2016Adelaide UnitedH2–1DiBernardo (2)Lee[26]
17 January 2016Western Sydney WanderersA0–2Jacewicz[27]

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Melbourne City (C) 12 12 0 0 38 4 +34 36 Qualification to Finals series
2 Canberra United 12 8 2 2 26 8 +18 26
3 Sydney FC 12 6 1 5 15 21 −6 19
4 Brisbane Roar 12 5 1 6 16 17 −1 16
5 Adelaide United 12 3 4 5 18 19 −1 13
6 Newcastle Jets 12 3 4 5 9 12 −3 13
7 Western Sydney Wanderers 12 3 3 6 15 25 −10 12
8 Perth Glory 12 3 2 7 10 23 −13 11
9 Melbourne Victory 12 2 1 9 10 28 −18 7
Source: W-League Ladder
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion.

Player details
No. Pos Nat Player TotalW-League
AppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Mackenzie Arnold 8080
2 DF Sarah Carroll 5050
3 DF Kim Carroll 120120
4 DF Katie Holtham 100100
5 MF Shannon May 120120
6 DF Carla Bennett 111111
7 MF Nikki Stanton 110110
8 MF Shawn Billam 111111
9 FW Caitlin Foord 7171
11 MF Emily Henderson 9090
12 FW Katie Schubert 8080
13 DF Danielle Brogan 8080
14 MF Caitlin Doeglas 9090
15 DF Angelique Stannett 6060
16 DF Thia Eastman 110110
17 FW Ellie Lamonte 1010
18 GK Gabby Dal Busco 4040
19 MF Ella Mastrantonio 100100
20 FW Sam Kerr (C) 4141
22 GK Evangeline Gooch 0000
23 MF Vanessa DiBernardo 8686

Source: Soccerway

Transfers

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Transfers in
PlayerPositionFromRef.
Kim CarrollMF Brisbane Roar[28]
Danielle BroganDF Adelaide United[29]
Ella MastrantonioMF Melbourne Victory[29]
Katie HolthamMF Adelaide United
Carla BennettDFNorthern Redbacks (WA)[30]
Caitlin DoeglasMF–[30]
Ellie LamonteFWNTC-U19 (WA)

Transfers out
Player Position To Ref.
Shelina ZadorskyDF Vittsjö GIK[31]
Collette McCallumMFretired[32]
Alanna KennedyMF Sydney FC[33]
Marianna TabainFW Melbourne City[34]
Gabe MarzanoFW Brisbane Roar[35]
Bronwyn StudmanDF Canberra United[30]
Katarina JukicFWBeckenham Angels SC (WA)-
Kate GillFW–[36]
Carys HawkinsDF–[36]
Elisa D'OvidioMFretired[37]

Loans in
PlayerPositionFromRef.
Sam KerrFW Sky Blue FC[nb 1][38]
Caitlin FoordFW Sky Blue FC[nb 2][38]
Nikki StantonMF Sky Blue FC[39][40]
Vanessa DiBernardoMF Chicago Red Stars[13][41]


Notes
  1. Kerr returned to the Glory on loan after signing for Sky Blue FC ahead of the 2015 NWSL season
  2. Foord returned to the Glory on loan after spending three seasons with Sky Blue FC

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