Westfield Matildas star Logarzo joins English Super League side Bristol City

Westfield Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo is the latest Aussie to make the switch to England’s FA Women’s Super League, after securing a deal with Bristol City.

Logarzo will move from Westfield W-League side Sydney FC for a transfer fee once the Matildas’ qualification matches for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in China are over.

She joins a growing band of fellow Westfield Matildas in the English top flight with Sam Kerr at Chelsea and Hayley Raso at Everton, while Westfield Young Matildas representative Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is at West Ham United.

The 25-year-old has represented the Westfield Matildas on 41 occasions since making her full international debut against China in 2013.

Logarzo has spent six and a half seasons with the Sky Blues - winning two Westfield W-League Championships - and said she is not ruling out a return to the club in the future.

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“I just want to say thank you to Sydney FC for all of the years of fantastic football they’ve given me,” Logarzo told sydneyfc.com.

“I’ve played with some amazing people and played under some fabulous coaches and members of staff.

“I’d like to thank and credit them for helping me to achieve this opportunity to play professionally in England.

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“I leave with a heavy heart but only to improve my game, and I would love to think that I will be back one day to represent the girls in Sky Blue again.”

With the Westfield W-League finishing next month, the former Young Matildas’ captain will now receive regular game time until the end of May, as she looks to win a spot in Ante Milicic’s squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July.

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Sydney FC Head Coach Ante Juric believes Logarzo has earned the right to play in Europe.

“Chloe has been a fabulous player for Sydney FC over the years and has given everything for the Sky Blue shirt,” he said.

“In particular, her performances last season played a big role in our Championship success and she is fully deserving of this terrific opportunity to play full-time in England.

“I’d like to place on record my thanks to Chloe for her commitment and endeavours in my time over the last two years, and also to the club during her six and a half years here.”

Logarzo has played 75 times for Sydney FC in the Westfield W-League and scored 12 goals.

She has also previously had successful stints in the United States with Colorado Pride and Washington Spirit, as well as spells in Scandinavia with Danish club Eskilstuna United and Norwegian outfit Avaldsnes.

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Upcoming Matches – Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Monday, 3 February 2020
Venue: Five Rings Sports Centre, Wuhan, China
Kick-off: 4.00pm (local); 7.00pm (AEDT)

Thailand v Westfield Matildas
Date: Thursday, 6 February 2020
Venue: Five Rings Sports Centre, Wuhan, China
Kick-off: 4.00pm (local); 7.00pm (AEDT)

Westfield Matildas v China PR
Date: Sunday, 9 February 2020
Venue: Five Rings Sports Centre, Wuhan, China
Kick-off: 7.30pm (local); 10.30pm (AEDT)  

Ticketing & broadcast information to be advised.

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