Sarah Walsh

Sarah Walsh (born 11 January 1983, in Camden, New South Wales) is a retired Australian soccer player who most recently captained Western Sydney Wanderers FC in Australia's W-League. She is a former member of the Australia women's national soccer team.

For the Australian Paralympic athlete, see Sarah Walsh (athlete). For the ESPN sportscaster, see Sara Walsh.

Sarah Walsh
Personal information
Full name Sarah Walsh
Date of birth (1983-01-11) 11 January 1983
Place of birth Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Height 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–2008 NSW Institute of Sport
2008 Pali Blues 0 (0)
2008–2009 Sydney FC 2 (0)
2009 Sky Blue FC 5 (1)
2009 Saint Louis Athletica 6 (0)
2009–2012 Sydney FC 21 (9)
2012–2013 Western Sydney Wanderers 12 (3)
National team‡
2004–2012 Australia 70 (31)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 October 2013
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 September 2012

Playing career

Women's Professional Soccer, 2009

Walsh was selected in the first round of the Women's Professional Soccer league's international draft in 2009 by Sky Blue FC. On 26 June 2009, Walsh was dealt to the Saint Louis Athletica.[1][2] She had played in 5 games, 4 of them being starts (351 minutes) before being traded. She also added a goal and an assist for Sky Blue FC.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC, 2012–13

In October 2012 it was announced that Walsh had signed for Western Sydney Wanderers FC[3] in the Westfield W-League in Australia for the 2012-13 season. She was promptly elected Captain by the team members.[4]

International
Walsh playing for Australia

Walsh represented Australia at the 2004 Olympics, 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup and the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup.

On 30 August 2012, Walsh announced her international retirement and stated that her last game would be an upcoming friendly match against the United States on 19 September 2012. After scoring a goal in the friendly, Walsh ended her international career when she was substituted out in the 54th minute.[5]

Sports administration

Walsh is a representative of the Professional Footballers Association's Matildas Delegates’ Committee alongside Melissa Barbieri, Lauren Colthorpe, Heather Garriock and Kate McShea. On 20 January 2010, the Committee and Football Federation Australia announced a new pay deal for the Matildas to take them through to the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup football.[6]

Personal life

Walsh began dating American soccer player Megan Rapinoe in 2009 while they both played for the WPS. After approximately five years together, Rapinoe and Walsh ended their relationship in 2013.[7]

Magazines

In June 2011, Walsh was on the cover of the Australian FourFourTwo Magazine along with fellow Matildas Melissa Barbieri, Sam Kerr, Thea Slatyer and Kyah Simon.[8]

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
118 February 2004Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Brisbane, Australia New Zealand2–02–02004 Australia Cup
24 March 2004Govind Park, Ba, Fiji Papua New Guinea4–010–02004 Olympic qualifying
37 July 2004Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico Mexico1–02–1Friendly
42–0
519 October 2005Patriot Stadium, El Paso, United States Mexico1–02–0Friendly
630 May 2006Bob Jane Stadium, Melbourne, Australia Mexico3–04–0Friendly
716 June 2006Shanghai Football Association National Training Centre, Shanghai, China China PR1–11–2Friendly
816 July 2006Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Australia South Korea2–04–02006 AFC Women's Asian Cup
924 July 2006Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Australia Thailand3–05–02006 AFC Women's Asian Cup
1029 October 2006Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae, South Korea Netherlands1–01–02006 Peace Queen Cup
1121 February 2007Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan Myanmar1–02–02008 Olympic qualifying
122–0
1323 February 2007Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan Uzbekistan5–010–02008 Olympic qualifying
1425 February 2007Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan Chinese Taipei3–08–12008 Olympic qualifying
157 April 2007BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia Hong Kong1–015–02008 Olympic qualifying
162–0
1715 April 2007Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan Chinese Taipei2–010–02008 Olympic qualifying
184–0
196–0
2019 July 2007BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia New Zealand1–03–0Friendly
212–0
2212 August 2007BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, Australia Chinese Taipei2–07–02008 Olympic qualifying
2316 August 2007Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, Tianjin, China China PR3–23–2Friendly
2412 September 2007Yellow Dragon Sports Center, Hangzhou, China Ghana1–04–12007 FIFA Women's World Cup
251 March 2008Stockland Park, Sunshine Coast, Australia New Zealand1–02–0Friendly
263 May 2008Legion Field, Birmingham, United States United States2–42–5Friendly
2717 February 2010North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand1–03–0Friendly
282–0
296 March 2010Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane, Australia North Korea1–03–2Friendly
3027 June 2012WIN Stadium, Wollongong, Australia New Zealand1–02–0Friendly
312–0
3219 September 2012Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver, United States United States2–12–6Friendly

Honours

Club

Sydney FC:

International
Australia

References
  1. "Sky Blue FC Acquires Hermann Trophy Winner Hanks, Brazilian Internationals Francielle and Renata Costa". Sky Blue FC. 26 June 2009. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2009.
  2. "Athletica missing key players in televised game". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 18 July 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2009.
  3. TWG (4 October 2012). "Wanderers Women Revealed". The Women's Game. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  4. "Westfield W-League: Rnd 1 Squad Announced v Adelaide United". Football Federation Australia. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  5. Staff Writer (30 August 2012). "Sarah Walsh retires from international football". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 23 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  6. Staff Writer (20 January 2010). "New Pay Deal Agreed For Matildas". FourFourTwo Australia. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  7. Snarker, Dorothy (3 July 2012). "Megan Rapinoe comes out, officially, to OUT". After Ellen. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  8. "Kyah: Now I've Got Your Attention..." Four Four Two. Retrieved 3 May 2013.

Photos
  • Sarah Walsh after a drinks break
Sporting positions
Preceded by
None		 Western Sydney Wanderers captain
2012–2013		 Succeeded by
Heather Garriock
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