The Wellington Phoenix are pleased to announce the signing of Canterbury United Pride teammates Kate Taylor and Zoe McMeeken to its inaugural A-League Women’s squad.
This will be a great experience for these girls, both on and off the field; we’re looking forward to their contribution next season – it’s a great feeling to be able to give Kiwi young players like Zoe and Kate an opportunity to grow.
Taylor and McMeeken – both 17-year-old defenders – played for the Pride in the 2020 ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership, as the side captured its third successive championship in impressive fashion.
Wellington Phoenix Head Coach, Gemma Lewis, says that the addition of two promising youngsters in Taylor and McMeeken highlights the development aspect of this years’ squad.
“Zoe and Kate join the team as two of our youngest players, so this will be a learning year for them – and others in the squad – as they transition into the professional football space for the first time,” says Lewis.
“This will be a great experience for these girls, both on and off the field; we’re looking forward to their contribution next season – it’s a great feeling to be able to give Kiwi young players like Zoe and Kate an opportunity to grow.”
The signing of Taylor and McMeeken brings the Wellington Phoenix A-League Women’s squad up to 10 players, with more announcements expected to be made in the coming days.
