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BBC News
18-07-2025
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Gwalia United sign striker Collie from Cardiff
Gwalia United have completed the signing of striker Eliza Collie from Cardiff City prolific forward netted 29 goals across 2024 for the Bluebirds and has long been admired by Gwalia boss James Thomas."This is a really exciting signing for the club," said Thomas. "Eliza is a player I've been aware of for some time. We've kept an eye on her development, and we are delighted to bring her to Gwalia United."She is a proven goal scorer, and I have no doubts she has the attributes and attitude to make the step up to the FA WNL (Women's National League) and play an instrumental part in our journey moving forward."Collie is expected to feature in the club's upcoming pre-season fixtures against Norwich City and Crystal Palace. "I'm really pleased to have signed for Gwalia United. With the club's ambitions I definitely knew it was the right decision for me and I can't wait to get started," said Collie.
BBC News
17-06-2025
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Gwalia United add Wales defender Vine to squad
Gwalia United have signed once-capped Wales defender Amina versatile 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, joins her sister Shurima at the FA Women's National League Premier Division came through Wales' development programme and was given her international debut by former Wales boss Jayne Ludlow, coming on as a replacement in the Cyprus Cup game against Republic of Ireland in March 2017 that Wales lost 6-5 on penalties in the fifth-place named in the squad for the following autumn's World Cup qualifiers, Vine remained on the bench for games against Russia, Kazakhstan and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Gwalia manager James Thomas has previously worked with Vine in national team environments."I'm really pleased to bring Amina into the club. For someone still young she has so much experience at both club and national team level and I can't wait to work with her again," said Thomas."Amina spent a lot of time as a very young player in the Wales senior national team group during qualification campaigns, so those experiences and the clear level of ability that she possesses will be a huge asset to us as a club as we progress forward."There are so many attributes to talk about with Amina but her technical ability on the ball, combative nature, desire to win and the ability to play across the back line and midfield will prove invaluable for us as a team."Vine is Gwalia's third signing of the summer, following the recruitment of midfielder Bethan McGowan and full-back Daisy Ackerman.
BBC News
10-06-2025
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Full-back Ackerman joins Gwalia United
Gwalia United have signed former England youth international Daisy 22-year-old full-back came through the Arsenal academy and has played for Cheltenham Town, Oxford United, Bristol City and Bristol Rovers, and joins Gwalia ahead of the upcoming FA Women's National League Premier Division season."I'm incredibly excited to join Gwalia United," said Ackerman, who represented England three times across the Under-16s and U18s. "It's clear that the club has high ambitions and a real sense of purpose about where it wants to go. I can't wait to get started and contribute to the journey."Ackerman joins fellow Arsenal youth product Bethan McGowan, who signed for Gwalia earlier this week.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Gwalia United sign midfielder McGowan
Gwalia United have signed midfielder Bethan McGowan from Derby County, their first signing of the close season. McGowan came through the Arsenal Academy and has also had spells with Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion. Advertisement The 21-year-old is a former Wales Under-19 international and joins Gwalia ahead of the upcoming FA Women's National League Premier Division season. "Coming back to Wales and playing for a team with a clear plan and a real purpose just felt right. I can't wait to get started," McGowan said. Gwalia United manager James Thomas said: "She's a player I know very well and someone I was very keen to bring to the club. "To secure her as our first signing of the summer really is a signal of intent — a clear marker of where this club is heading. "We're committed to bringing the best Welsh talent home. Advertisement "We want to be a club that helps players like Beth thrive — not just for our benefit, but for the benefit of Welsh football as a whole. "We believe clubs like ours can and should be part of the national conversation in the years ahead."
BBC News
09-06-2025
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Gwalia United sign midfielder McGowan
Gwalia United have signed midfielder Bethan McGowan from Derby County, their first signing of the close came through the Arsenal Academy and has also had spells with Birmingham City and West Bromwich 21-year-old is a former Wales Under-19 international and joins Gwalia ahead of the upcoming FA Women's National League Premier Division season."Coming back to Wales and playing for a team with a clear plan and a real purpose just felt right. I can't wait to get started," McGowan said. Gwalia United manager James Thomas said: "She's a player I know very well and someone I was very keen to bring to the club."To secure her as our first signing of the summer really is a signal of intent — a clear marker of where this club is heading."We're committed to bringing the best Welsh talent home."We want to be a club that helps players like Beth thrive — not just for our benefit, but for the benefit of Welsh football as a whole."We believe clubs like ours can and should be part of the national conversation in the years ahead."
