Western Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed the signing of rising star, 15-year-old Ella Abdul Massih for the remainder of the Liberty A-League season.
The St Clair local has been rising through the ranks of the National Premier League Women’s competition with Southern Districts and has frequented junior National Team squad lists over the last five years.
The young gun has spent the last season and a half as a train-on with the Wanderers Liberty A-League side and has now been promoted, following a long-term injury to defender Clare Hunt who has been ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Hunt played an instrumental role in the Wanderers backline this season, earning plaudits for her performances in the heart of defence.
Abdul Massih said she was eager to repay the faith for the opportunity sign with the Red & Black.
“I used to go out and support the Wanderers, back when they had Caitlin Cooper player – and she’s still here, which is amazing to look back on and see pictures with her from 2015,” said Abdul Massih.
“I just want to say a big thank you to Catherine (head coach Catherine Cannuli) and Serg (Sergio Malfara) for their faith in me that I can step up to this.
“I hope that I can prove to them that I deserve to be here.
“The girls have been absolutely amazing. There’s not another squad I’d want to make a debut or be part of, so I’m grateful for that.”
