Durham Women are delighted to confirm the signing of New Zealand international defender Michaela Foster.
The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a professional contract at Maiden Castle to become the club’s fifth summer signing.
It tops off a successful twelve months for Foster who has represented her country at both the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, while also being named in the Australian A-League All Stars team at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
The defender was born in Hamilton and began her career with Hamilton Wanderers before heading to the USA where she spent four years at the University of San Diego, featuring regularly for The Toreros during her time Stateside.
Following her studies, Foster returned to her homeland and spent a brief spell with Northern Rovers – before her performances caught the eye of A-League side Wellington Phoenix.
She has spent the last two years playing in the Australian top flight, with her impressive showings seeing her named in the league’s All-Star side that faced Arsenal over the summer.
Foster has also racked-up 22 senior caps for New Zealand and has featured for the Football Ferns at both the World Cup and the Olympics.
Prior to this, she also captained New Zealand at the Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup and represented her nation in the Under-20 edition of the competition.
And now the defender is keen to make her mark at Maiden Castle and in the Barclays Women’s Championship.
Speaking on her first day at our base, she said: “It’s exciting – it’s been in the works a long time and I’m ready to go.
“It’s been cool to see the facilities and meet everyone. It’s really exciting.
“Being here in England, especially with Durham in the Championship, was a great opportunity for me and I’m really excited to be playing for this team in this league.”
All of Foster’s paperwork was approved prior to last week’s transfer deadline and she is eligible for selection for tomorrow’s trip to Charlton Athletic.
The defender will wear the number 20 shirt for Durham during the 2024/25 season.
Michaela could make her home debut for Durham when we face Birmingham City on Sunday, September 29!
Be there for the big game and get your tickets now – with prices starting at just £6!
Player Sponsorship Available!
Would you like to sponsor Michaela, or another one of our squad, for the 2024/25 season?
Our player sponsorship packages are now available and include a number of benefits – including:
- Your player’s unique, match-worn shirt at the end of the season
- 2 x Season Tickets guaranteeing you entry to every home game
- A half-page advert in every issue of our match day programme
- Your logo and a link to your website on our official club site
- Social media promotion
- Plus much, much more!
Email mark.donnelly@durhamwfc.co.uk for more information.
