Perth Glory is delighted to confirm that prolific American striker Gabby Hollar has joined the club for the 2024/25 A-League Women’s season.
The 24-year-old has taken the NPLW Victoria by storm this season and is currently the leading scorer in the competition having found the net 18 times in 19 matches for Boroondara-Carey Eagles.
Hailing originally from Ohio, Hollar was an All-American High School representative in 2017 and 2018, before going on to enjoy an impressive collegiate football career at Purdue, West Virginia and South Alabama.
She scored 12 times and added five assists for South Alabama during the 2023 season and was named Sun Belt Player of the Year.
Glory’s new recruit is now thrilled to be opening a new chapter in her football career.
“The opportunity to join Perth Glory is an absolute dream,” she said.
“I am so thankful to everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career and the club for taking a chance on me.
“The decision to move to Melbourne to play for Boroondara in the NPL and then hopefully get an opportunity in the A-League could not have worked out better.
“I have always wanted to be a full-time footballer and the fact that it’s becoming a reality is so surreal.
“I cannot wait to get to Perth and get to work as this is just the beginning.
“I am so excited to start my professional career with such a great club and can’t wait to see the success the club has this season.”
Recently-appointed Glory Head Coach Stephen Peters believes that Hollar is more than capable of transferring her stunning NPLW Victoria form into the ALW this term.
“Gabby’s record this year speaks for itself,” he said.
“She’s a strong, powerful striker and a clinical finisher too, which makes her extremely difficult to defend against.
“I’m confident that she will complement the other attacking players we have in our squad, along with the ones that we’re bringing in and that the club’s Members and fans will really enjoy watching her in action.”
Further player signing announcements will be made shortly.
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