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Football Ferns fullback Michaela Foster has knocked back interest from overseas to re-sign with Wellington Phoenix after the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
In a major coup for the club, the Phoenix have managed to keep hold of their top performer for another A-League Women season.
The left-back enjoyed a breakout season in 2022-23 after originally only signing on a scholarship contract.
Foster was one of three Phoenix players to start all 18 games and she cleaned up at the club’s end of season awards after setting up most of the team’s goals with her dangerous set-piece deliveries.
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Football Ferns fullback Michaela Foster has re-signed with Wellington Phoenix.
“There were a couple of other clubs interested in me so there was a bit of questioning about what I should do, but I just followed my gut,” said Foster, after re-committing to the Phoenix.
“It was always in my plan to come back and continue to work with the Phoenix. They gave me an awesome opportunity last year, so it feels right to come back and continue the journey with the Nix for at least another year.
“I’m excited to see what Temps (coach Paul Temple) can do with the team and see what the team ends up looking like.
“His vision is aligned with me and a lot of the other girls and that’s to make the playoffs. With Paul and some of the other people he’s looking to sign we can definitely do it this year.”
Foster was able to force her way into the Football Ferns’ World Cup squad, but an untimely injury prevented her from featuring in their second match, against the Philippines in Wellington.
“That’s sport right. You play every game for your club and then when it comes to the World Cup you pick up an injury,” Foster added.
“My time will come, and I know that it’s still the beginning. I’m only coming into my second year in a professional club environment so I’m excited to keep learning.
“I’ve taken a lot from that World Cup and that experience and learnt a lot from the senior players.”
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