Summer O'Brien (born 2 October 1991) is an Australian football player who currently plays for Brisbane Roar in the Australian W-League. She previously played for the Gap Gators in the National Premier Leagues Queensland.[1][2]

Summer O'Brien
O'Brien playing for Brisbane Roar in 2015
Personal information
Full name Summer O'Brien
Date of birth (1991-10-02) 2 October 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Brisbane Roar
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Brisbane Roar 36 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 February 2018

Playing career

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Club

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Brisbane Roar, 2015–present

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O'Brien made her debut for Brisbane Roar on 18 October 2015 in a match against Canberra United.[3] She made twelve appearances for the team during the 2015–16 W-League season. Brisbane finished in fourth place during the regular season securing a berth to the playoffs.[3][4] During the semifinal match against regular season champions Melbourne City, the Roar was defeated 5–4 in a penalty kick shootout after 120 minutes of regular and overtime produced no goals for either side.[5]

Honours

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with Gap Gators

  • Players’ Player Award[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dorman, Matt (10 September 2015). "O'Brien Buoyed By Finals Know-How". Sports TG. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b Dorman, Matt (19 October 2015). "Defenders Dominate Gators Awards". Sports TG. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Summer O'Brien". Soccer Way. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  4. ^ Bacic, Angela (12 January 2016). "Brisbane Roar move one step closer to last finals spot". The Women's Game. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Melbourne City beats Brisbane Roar on penalties to qualify for the W-League grand final". ABC. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.

Further reading

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  • Grainey, Timothy (2012), Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer, University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 0803240368
  • Stewart, Barbara (2012), Women's Soccer: The Passionate Game, Greystone Books, ISBN 1926812603
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