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Matildas Veteran Seals Big A-League Women Move
Brisbane will retire her No. 13 jersey as the veteran midfielder joins Wellington Phoenix to stay close to her family and remain a Matildas contender.
- Matildas legend Tameka Yallop has departed the Brisbane Roar to join the Wellington Phoenix for the 2026-27 A-League Women season, seeking a fresh challenge with the ambitious club.
- The move allows Yallop to reside in New Zealand with her wife, former international player Kirsty Yallop, and their two daughters, with family proximity being a primary motivator.
- Brisbane will retire Yallop's No. 13 jersey, honoring their most-capped player who scored 74 goals in 179 matches and won three premierships with the club.
- Phoenix coach Bev Priestman described the recruitment as a significant addition, citing Yallop's versatility and goal-scoring ability as the team aims to secure their first league title.
- Brisbane faces transition following former coach Alex Smith's departure to Major League Soccer, with new head coach Johnathan Clemente, 27, becoming the A-League's youngest coach focused on developing future Matildas.
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Tameka Yallop signs with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women's
Tameka Yallop signs with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women's Julia.Woods@fo… Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:16 Tameka Yallop has signed with Wellington Phoenix ahead of the upcoming A-League Women's season, making the move across the ditch after spending the last three years with her hometown club, Brisbane Roar. The midfielder heads to Wellington as one of Australia's most experienced players, having made 136 senior appearances since her debut in …
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