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Subscriber only WESTERN Pride s latest player of the match had to weather W-League style strikepower in her team s hard-fought National Premier Leagues victory. Pride goalkeeper Bianca Warrener highlighted why she is vice-captain and such a vital part of this year s side in the 2-1 victory over Olympic at Goodwin Park on Sunday night. Warrener repelled multiple shots, including those from former Ipswich and Brisbane Roar W-League striker Allira Toby. She was amazing, Pride head coach Trent Gregson said. She was under a lot of pressure in the second half . . . and Allira Toby was hitting balls at her point blank and she was pulling off saves. That takes a lot of heart.
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Subscriber only WESTERN Pride newcomer Trent Gregson had some positive community priorities when he started rebuilding the region s premier women s team. Among the Pride head coach s goals was to restore quality to the Ipswich-based team that was forced to withdraw from last year s Women s National Premier Leagues (WNPL) competition. He has achieved that with an accomplished squad of 17 players preparing to kick off the 2021 season in March. I wanted to build the roster with good people, Gregson said, having taken over late last year. They are all extremely talented footballers but they are all great people, showing a very positive vibe for the club, which is what we want.
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Subscriber only WESTERN Pride coaches and officials have kicked off their 2021 campaign with renewed energy, building on their Everton Football Club partnership and restructuring their development team. Pride s Football Queensland Premier League men s and National Premier Leagues women s sides are also taking shape preparing for new seasons starting in March. Pride football operations manager Pye Augustine was upbeat about the season ahead as the Briggs Road Sporting Complex is set to reopen next week and the benefits of last year s Everton partnership gain momentum. Under Western Pride s international partnership with world-renowned Everton FC, coaches have access to regular mentoring and advice.