The WA Women’s State Team squad has been finalised for this Saturday’s Challenge Cup fixture against Perth Glory.
The match takes place at Olympic Kingsway’s Madman Arena and will be the first part of a double-header.
The Women’s clash kicks off at 5pm, followed by the WA Men’s State Team facing Glory at 7pm.
Women’s Team head coach Carlos Vega Mena has named 18 players, with over half from New Balance NPL champions Perth Azzurri and Top Four Cup winners Fremantle City.
State Cup winners Balcatta Etna, Subiaco and Hyundai Football West Academy each supply two players, with Perth RedStar providing one.
The WA side are the current holders of the Challenge Cup following their 2-0 defeat of Glory 12 months ago.
Team manager Sarah Carroll said: “The annual game against Perth Glory is something all the local players look forward to, and Saturday should be a fantastic challenge for the team.
“With Glory’s A-League season starting the following week, we know they will be almost at peak condition, so we’re under no illusions about the quality of the opposition.
“However, head coach Carlos and his team have selected an exciting squad following some very competitive trials, and the players are confident as they look to repeat last year’s win over Glory.”
Gates open at 4pm for Saturday’s double-header. The match is free entry with a gold coin donation for DT38 Australia being collected at the venue.
WA State Women’s Team squad
Cassia Souza (Gk) (Fremantle City)
Dayle Schroeder (Gk) (Perth Azzurri)
Annabelle Leek (Fremantle City)
Alyssa Van Heurck (Balcatta Etna)
Daniella Santich (Hyundai FW Academy)
Kim McCartney (Perth Azzurri)
Louise Tana (Perth Azzurri)
Alex Poad (Fremantle City)
Kaitlyn Bellanca (Perth RedStar)
Lacey Heys (Fremantle City)
Sam Mathers (Perth Azzurri)
Laura Waltman (Subiaco)
Ella Mastrantonio (Subiaco)
Jess Flannery (Perth Azzurri)
Cate McAuliffe (Hyundai FW Academy)
Ischia Brooking (Fremantle City)
Caitlin Doeglas (Balcatta Etna)
Tanika Lala (Fremantle City)
Head Coach: Carlos Vega Mena
Assistant Coach: Izzy Foletta
Team manager: Sarah Carroll
Goalkeeper coach: Meg Phillips
Physio: Sara Wetter
