Western Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed the re-signing of utility Ella Buchanan for the next two Liberty A-League seasons.
A late addition to the 2023/24 Western Sydney Wanderers squad, Buchanan initially was signed as an injury replacement, making her debut in round 17 against Melbourne Victory.
At the conclusion of the regular season, she also received her first selection for the CommBank Young Matildas, representing her country and making her starting debut against the New Zealand U20’s outfit.
Buchanan has scored two goals in seven games as a defender and has said she is looking forward to contributing towards the team’s goal tally over the next two Liberty A-League Seasons.
“Even though goals are important, I’d like to get my name on the leaderboard for assists…that’s probably one of my goals.”
“I’d like to assert myself as a defender, I enjoy the freedom and involvement I get up the field as a midfielder – there’s more opportunity to score some goals, but right back is more my position.”
“When it comes to making the finals, I don’t think I’m going to take no for an answer, I think that’s a really big goal for everyone in the team and it will be really special if we can do it.”
Head coach Robbie Hooker said he was impressed with how Ella had fitted into the team during her short inclusion at the end of the season.
“Ella has taken the opportunity that was given to her, has shown that she is capable of playing at the high level that is needed within the Liberty A-League, and has been rewarded for that effort,” said Hooker.
“It will be exciting to see how far she can develop and improve as we continue to work with her over the next two seasons.”
