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Brisbane Roar Legend Tameka Yallop Leaves Club for Wellington Phoenix - Brisbane, QLD
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Matildas great Tameka Yallop is moving to Wellington Phoenix after a decorated Brisbane Roar career, with the Roar retiring her No. 13 jersey.
Brisbane Roar has confirmed that club legend and Matildas great Tameka Yallop will leave the club ahead of the 2026–27 Ninja A-League Women season and join Wellington Phoenix. The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 11, marking the end of one of the most significant playing careers in the history of Brisbane Roar’s women’s program.
Yallop is leaving Brisbane to remain in New Zealand and be closer to her family. Wellington Phoenix has confirmed that the experienced midfielder will join the club for the upcoming campaign, describing the signing as a major addition to its squad.
The move brings an emotional conclusion to Yallop’s long association with Brisbane Roar. She made her Roar debut as a teenager in 2008 and went on to establish herself as the club’s all-time record appearance holder and leading goalscorer in the women’s program. She finishes her Brisbane Roar career with 179 appearances and 74 goals.
In recognition of her contribution, Brisbane Roar has announced that it will retire the No. 13 jersey. The club says this will be the first time in its history that a playing number has been retired, underlining the scale of Yallop’s contribution to the organisation.
Yallop has also built an outstanding international career with the Matildas. She has represented Australia at four FIFA Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games and has earned 136 senior international caps, making her one of Australia’s most experienced international players.
Her career has included several major achievements at both club and international level. At Brisbane Roar, she collected individual honours including the Kate McShea Medal, Golden Boot and Players’ Player of the Year, while also earning recognition in the PFA Team of the Season.
The 2025–26 season was another important chapter in her Brisbane career. After returning from injury, Yallop made 11 league appearances and scored twice. She also played an important role during Brisbane Roar’s run to the finals, including scoring a goal in the semi-final first leg against Wellington Phoenix.
Her departure comes shortly before another major event in her career. Yallop has been selected for the Ninja A-League Women All Stars squad that will face Chelsea FC Women at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, August 12. The match gives her another opportunity to appear alongside some of the competition’s leading players before beginning her next chapter with Wellington.
For Brisbane Roar supporters, the announcement represents the loss of a player who has been closely connected with the club since the beginning of its women’s competition. Her records, longevity and influence have made her one of the defining figures in the club’s history.
Yallop’s move to Wellington Phoenix now gives her an opportunity to continue her career while being closer to family in New Zealand. Her departure is therefore both the end of an era for Brisbane Roar and the beginning of a new chapter for one of Australian women’s football’s most experienced players.
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Brisbane Roar has confirmed that club legend and Matildas great Tameka Yallop will leave the club ahead of the 2026–27 Ninja A-League Women season and join Wellington Phoenix. The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 11, marking the end of one of the most significant playing careers in the history of Brisbane Roar’s women’s program.
Yallop is leaving Brisbane to remain in New Zealand and be closer to her family. Wellington Phoenix has confirmed that the experienced midfielder will join the club for the upcoming campaign, describing the signing as a major addition to its squad.
The move brings an emotional conclusion to Yallop’s long association with Brisbane Roar. She made her Roar debut as a teenager in 2008 and went on to establish herself as the club’s all-time record appearance holder and leading goalscorer in the women’s program. She finishes her Brisbane Roar career with 179 appearances and 74 goals.
In recognition of her contribution, Brisbane Roar has announced that it will retire the No. 13 jersey. The club says this will be the first time in its history that a playing number has been retired, underlining the scale of Yallop’s contribution to the organisation.
Yallop has also built an outstanding international career with the Matildas. She has represented Australia at four FIFA Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games and has earned 136 senior international caps, making her one of Australia’s most experienced international players.
Her career has included several major achievements at both club and international level. At Brisbane Roar, she collected individual honours including the Kate McShea Medal, Golden Boot and Players’ Player of the Year, while also earning recognition in the PFA Team of the Season.
The 2025–26 season was another important chapter in her Brisbane career. After returning from injury, Yallop made 11 league appearances and scored twice. She also played an important role during Brisbane Roar’s run to the finals, including scoring a goal in the semi-final first leg against Wellington Phoenix.
Her departure comes shortly before another major event in her career. Yallop has been selected for the Ninja A-League Women All Stars squad that will face Chelsea FC Women at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Wednesday, August 12. The match gives her another opportunity to appear alongside some of the competition’s leading players before beginning her next chapter with Wellington.
For Brisbane Roar supporters, the announcement represents the loss of a player who has been closely connected with the club since the beginning of its women’s competition. Her records, longevity and influence have made her one of the defining figures in the club’s history.
Yallop’s move to Wellington Phoenix now gives her an opportunity to continue her career while being closer to family in New Zealand. Her departure is therefore both the end of an era for Brisbane Roar and the beginning of a new chapter for one of Australian women’s football’s most experienced players.
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