Perth Glory is delighted to confirm that versatile defender Ella Buchanan has joined the club’s A-League Women’s squad for the 2026/27 Season.
The 22-year-old has spent the last three seasons with Western Sydney Wanderers, making almost 50 ALW appearances, scoring four goals and adding three assists.
Generally deployed at left-back, she featured in 20 games for Wanderers last term, making 68 tackles, completing 42 interceptions and 403 successful passes and also creating 16 chances.
Buchanan, who previously represented her native New South Wales in football, athletics and netball at junior level, is now looking forward to opening a new chapter of her career here in the West.
“I’m eager to join Perth Glory as I feel this is a great opportunity for me to not only grow as a player, but also as a person,” she said.
“The club has a great community backing it and whenever I have played at the Sam Kerr Football Centre, the fans have always created an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and belief.
“I hope to work alongside the girls to reflect that energy and passion on the pitch.
“I’m also looking forward to immersing myself in the club’s culture and putting my best foot forward each week to contribute to a successful Finals series.”
Glory Football Director Stan Lazaridis believes that Buchanan can make a major contribution to the club’s bid to secure Finals football in the upcoming campaign.
“Ella is a great pick-up for us and we’re delighted to have her on board,” he said.
“As well as being a strong defender, she’s also very comfortable on the ball, likes to get forward and is versatile enough to play in several different positions at the back and in midfield.
“With nearly 50 games under her belt, Ella also brings plenty of experience and we’re confident that she will be an important player for us this year.”
Further ALW squad announcements will be made shortly.
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