Michelle Heyman leads revived Canberra United into new A-League Women era
All-time leading goal scorer Michelle Heyman joins Canberra United alongside new coach Antoni Jagarinec after the team found new ownership.
Canberra United began their new era this week after securing owners in July, bringing back league legend Michelle Heyman and new coach Antoni Jagarinec. The team survived a rollercoaster three years of uncertainty to finish third in last season's regular competition before losing in the playoffs.
Young talent including Sasha Grove, Lillian Skelly and Sienna Dale also signed, while defender Liz Anton and hometown player Hayley Taylor Young return. Canberra United's first match under the new ownership comes against Central Coast Mariners, who also got new owners and recently beat Brisbane 4-2.
Both teams faced collapse last season but have been given fresh starts.
- July 2026
- Year of ownership change
- Australian Sports Group
- New owner of Canberra
- All-time leading goal scorer in league
- Role of Michelle Heyman
Why it mattersShows women's soccer gaining stability after years of precarity, with investment backing two teams that nearly folded.
AustraliaCanberra United back on solid footing with star player Michelle Heyman, boosting women's sport in Australia's capital.
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