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US defender with 'strong winning mentality' joins Phoenix after European journey
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US defender with 'strong winning mentality' joins Phoenix after European journey
Wellington Phoenix have bolstered their defensive stocks with the signing of American centre-back Ellie Walker from Portuguese side SC Braga for Ninja A-League 2025-26 season. The 25-year-old helped Braga qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League with a third-place finish in Portugal’s top division before joining the ‘Nix. Walker is Wellington’s second impressive defensive recruit of the week after the signature of Dominican Republic interna…
Sporting Braga defender joins the Nix
The Wellington Phoenix have made Ellie Walker their second visa signing for the 2025-26 Liberty A-League season. The American, 25, spent last season at SC Braga, helping them qualify for the UEFA Champions League with a third-place finish in the Campeonato Nacional Feminino, Portugal’s top division. Previously, the centre-back played two seasons for fellow Portuguese side SCU Torreense, and featured in the American college system for two-time …
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