Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop set for third stint with Brisbane Roar

A member of the Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup squad has returned home to Brisbane Roar.

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has rejoined Brisbane Roar. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

Matildas midifielder Tameka Yallop has come home to Brisbane Roar.

A member of Australia’s squad that finished fourth at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Yallop is set for a third stint with the Roar after signing a multi-year deal with the A-League women’s outfit.

“I’m excited to be home,” said 32-year-old Yallop, who has rejoined the Roar after stints in England with West Ham and Norway with Brann.

“Having a World Cup at home just brings the nostalgia back to returning to Brisbane Roar as well where I did a fair chunk of my youth football.

“The timing couldn’t be better. Not only (with) how far we went in the tournament, but it’s great knowing there’s going to be more opportunities for younger players coming through, better training facilities, more coaches available to them, and the fact that it’s going to keep growing and going up from here is exciting.”

Veteran Matilda Tameka Yallop has returned home to Brisbane Roar. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

Yallop was part of the Roar squad that won the inaugural A-League women’s competition, then known as the W-League, in the 2008-09 season.

“The very first inaugural season, winning the championship is a very fond memory of mine,” she said.

“I am always chasing that feeling again. That will be our team’s aspirations this season and mine as well.”

Roar women’s coach Garrath McPherson described Yallop as a “role model” for the club’s “next generation” of players.

“Having her return home to her family, friends and football club is something that is sure to excite the whole city,” McPherson said.

“She has been overseas competing in the world’s best competitions for a number of years and we are proud that she has returned to us to continue her career.

“She played an important role for the Matildas across their World Cup campaign and no doubt loved being back home during this time.

“I am happy that she gets to continue her career with her loved ones nearby.”

Originally published as Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop set for third stint with Brisbane Roar