Two of Queensland’s iconic football venues have been confirmed as Training Sites for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
Spencer Park and Perry Park were named alongside 11 venues across the Australian Host Cities as FIFA today revealed the first Training Sites in the country.
Football Queensland President Ben Richardson said the announcement marks an exciting milestone as the state prepares to welcome the biggest women’s sporting event to its shores.
“Football Queensland is delighted that two of the most recognisable football venues in South East Queensland have been selected as Training Sites for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™,” Richardson said.
“From grassroots football to the inception of the National Soccer League, both Spencer Park and Perry Park have been go-to destinations for all forms of our beautiful game for decades.
“As we reach another milestone on the road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, today’s Training Sites announcement highlights the importance of creating more female-friendly facilities across the state to unlock the legacy of this global event.”
Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said he was excited to welcome national teams to Queensland for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 ™.
“It will be fantastic to see some of the world’s best footballers training and playing in Queensland, as the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ comes to Australia,” Cavallucci said.
“There has never been a more crucial time to invest in women’s football through the development of appropriate infrastructure state-wide, and we look forward to continuing to work with Queensland Government to ensure we are supporting the growth of the women’s game and delivering a lasting legacy for Queensland’s footballers.”
The current list of Training Sites includes:
- Sydney / Gadigal – Leichhardt Oval, Leichardt, ES Marks Athletics Field, Kensington, Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood, and Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football, Blacktown
- Melbourne / Naarm – Reggio Calabria Club, Parkville, JL Murphy Reserve, Port Melbourne, and Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park
- Adelaide / Tarntanya – South Australia Football Centre, Gepps Cross, Marden Sports Complex, Marden
- Brisbane / Meaanjin – Spencer Park, Newmarket, Perry Park, Bowen Hills
- Perth / Boorloo – Western Australia State Football Centre, Queens Park, Dorrien Gardens, West Perth
The next phase of the Training Sites project will be completed in the coming months, with an evaluation of other prospective Training Sites across both Australia and New Zealand.
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