Distance no deterrent
Photo – Glenn Hampson, featured in the Gold Coast Bulletin (online) 24 February 2018 For Imogen Braithwaite, travelling from Redcliffe to train and play for Gold Coast United is just a part of the journey. The young defender was part of the all-conquering 2017 Peninsula Power Women’s NPL squad coached by Michael Cook. […]
Slow start sinks chances
Photo – provided by Lions FC A slow start spoiled Gold Coast’s hopes of salvaging anything from last night’s rd3 NPLWQLD match against Lions at Richlands. Some scratchy defending and injuries to key players saw the Senior Women’s side behind the 8 ball early against league front-runners Lions. The home side opened the scoring on […]
GCU Women face rampant Lions
Photo – Brian Usher @OceanRoadMagazine Game Day – Rd3 Women’s & Girls NPL An away trip to face Lions for the GCU Ladies and girls today in rd3 of the #NPLWQLD competition. After a win at home in rd2, the Women’s squad takes some confidence into this match against a Lions side unbeaten in two […]
Locals added to GCU women
Women’s Head Coach, Michael Cook, has drawn heavily on experienced local players for his 2018 squad. A further trio of young Gold Coast players with NPL experience have been added to Cook’s playing ranks. Having looked to California for his x-factor, Michael Cook has shown faith in the talent available on the Coast to bolster […]
GCU Weekend Wrap – January 28
Senior Women GCU 3-0 Western Pride United rounded out an undefeated pre-season with a convincing 3-0 over Western Pride at Robina Raptors on Sunday. Meg Mcelligot took her pre-season tally to eight goals with a brace before Dee Thompson chipped in with her first goal for the club to secure the result. Head coach Michael […]
GCU women sign young trio
Gold Coast United head coach Michael Cook has added a trio of talented youngsters to his squad ahead of the 2018 PS4 NPL Queensland women’s season. Lua Suero, Kijana Walker and Lara Byfield are among a host of young locals given a chance in Cook’s squad. At just 15, Lua Suero is the youngest member […]
Gold Coast United sign experienced duo
Gold Coast United are delighted to announce the additions of Meg McElligott and Tyler Wagstaffe to their 2018 Women’s and Men’s squads respectively. McElligott and Wagstaffe both live on the Coast and return to play football in the region, off the back of strong performances in the PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland for Brisbane-based clubs. […]
GCU Women’s Squad Strengthened by Local Experience
Michael Cook, Head Coach of the Gold Coast United Women’s program, turns to experienced local duo to further strengthen his 2018 Senior squad Local players, Joy Forsyth and Neesa Doyle, have been confirmed as the latest key, experienced signings in Cook’s 2018 squad, adding even more NPL depth and experience. Forsyth brings her no-nonsense, aggressive […]