Catherine Cannuli (born 3 March 1986[1]) is an Australian soccer coach and former player who is coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers in the W-League. She played national league football in the Women's National Soccer League for the NSW Sapphires and the W-League for Sydney FC, Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers. She also played for Inter Lions in the NSW Women's Premier League.[2] She also played four times for Australia.
 Cannuli playing for the Western Sydney Wanderers in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Catherine Cannuli | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Western Sydney Wanderers (coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Marconi Stallions | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2004 | NSW Sapphires | ||
| 2009–2011 | Sydney FC | 22 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Brisbane Roar | 11 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 22 | (7) |
| 2016–2017 | SD Raiders | ||
| Total | 55 | (10) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Australia U-19 | ||
| 2011–2012 | Australia | 4 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016–2017 | SD Raiders | ||
| 2017–2021 | Western Sydney Wanderers (assistant coach) | ||
| 2021– | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editClub career
editCannuli began playing soccer at the age of seven for the Marconi Stallions, initially playing in a team where she was the only female player.[3]
Cannuli played for the NSW Sapphires in the Women's National Soccer League (WNSL) from the 2000–01 WNSL season.[4] She played in the Sapphires' championship-winning team in 2003.[5]
In 2004, Cannuli stepped away from the game, returning in 2008 with Inter Lions. She was soon invited to train with Sydney FC.[6]
Ahead of the 2011 W-League season, Cannuli joined Brisbane Roar where she played 11 matches in a single season in the Queensland capital.[7][8]
On 31 January 2014, Cannuli announced her retirement at the conclusion of the season.[9] In her last home match for Western Sydney Wanderers, during the Sydney Derby, Cannuli scored a penalty with the last kick of the match.[10]
International career
editCannuli made her debut for the Matildas on 12 May 2011 in a 3–0 friendly win against New Zealand at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford.[11] Cannuli then scored her first goal on 15 May 2011 in another friendly against New Zealand in a 2–1 win at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford.[12]
Coaching career
editBeginning in 2016 Cannuli she started working as a technical director overseeing women's football with the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association (SDSFA). She is also a playing coach of the association's team, SD Raiders, in the New South Wales State League Women's competition.[13] She led the Raiders to the State League Women's championship in 2016.[14][15]
In October 2017, after leading SD Raiders to back-to-back Grand Final victories, Cannuli joined Western Sydney Wanderers as an assistant coach under Richard Byrne.[16]
In June 2021, Dean Heffernan stepped down from his coaching role and Cannuli was promoted to be head coach of the team.[17]
Honours
editClub
editWith NSW Sapphires:
- Women's National Soccer League Championship: 2003
With Sydney FC:
Individual
edit- Women's National Soccer League Golden Boot: 2003–04
References
edit- ^ "Player profile – Catherine Cannuli". Sydney FC. Archived from the original on 20 February 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ Cauchi, Alex (15 October 2010). "Striker given the boot". Liverpool Leader. News Community Media. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Meacham, Steve (14 June 2002). "Catherine dreams of being a soccer great". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Esamie, Thomas. "Women's NSL - Season 2000/2001". OzFootball. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Sapphires win WNSL title". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Sportal. 21 December 2003. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Shipard, Sally (20 May 2011). "Who's who in W—Catherine Cannuli". Westfield W-League. Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Prestons soccer star joins Brisbane Roar". South West Rural Advertiser. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2017 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ C. Cannuli at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ "Catherine Cannuli Announces Retirement". Football Federation Australia. 31 January 2014.
- ^ Smith, Pete (2 February 2014). "Sydney FC claim derby bragging rights". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Matildas Cruise Past Kiwis". Australian FourFourTwo. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ "Matildas beat NZ in final Cup warm-up". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ Boulous, Chris (14 February 2017). "Women's game on the rise". Fairfield City Champion. Fairfax Regional Media. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ Davies, Justin (September 2016). "SD Raiders crowned Women's State League Champions". Football NSW. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ 2016 Yearbook. Football NSW. 2017. p. 29.
- ^ "Wanderers confirm Westfield W-League coaching line-up". Western Sydney Wanderers. 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Cannuli appointed Wanderers W-League head coach". Western Sydney Wanderers. 2 June 2021.