Media response - women's soccer
Published on 20 July 2023
Response to the Fleurieu Sun.
Comments attributed to Mayor Moira Were
The Women’s World Cup is the ultimate example of aspirational sports achievement for young women, and we want to support the Noarlunga and Districts Junior Soccer Association to share that with as many young people as possible.
Being caught up in an event like this is exciting, as is supporting our nation, but this is also about planting a seed in the minds of young women that, with hard work and dedication, they could achieve their sporting dreams, be it in soccer or any other sport.
Our support of the Women’s World Cup in this way is another small part of the City of Onkaparinga’s broader commitment to supporting women’s sport in our region, through significant investments in unisex change facilities at sporting clubs across Onkaparinga including Port Noarlunga, Happy Valley, Reynella, and Morphett Vale.
We want more women playing sport, and feeling as though they have the facilities to feel comfortable doing so.
Now as we look forward to the World Cup starting there is only one thing left to say…GO MATILDAS!
ENDS