Stella Rigon
Stella Rigon is an Australian soccer player. She played for Adelaide United in the W-League.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 September 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Henley Beach, South Australia | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Metro United women's Football Club | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–17 | Adelaide United | 9 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 November 2016 | |||
Club career
Adelaide United, 2016–17
On 3 November 2016, Stella Rigon joined Adelaide United.[1] She made her debut in a 3–3 draw against Melbourne Victory. She scored the opening and first goal for Adelaide United in Round 1.[2]
Adelaide United FC (W League) Stella Rigon First Game. First Goal.
Metro United Women's Football Club
In the 2017 WNPL off season Stella Rigon joined Metro United Women's Football Club for the 2018 WNPL season under the guidance of senior WNPL coach Marie Spagnoletti. Season 2018 also saw [Metro United Women's Football Club] secure the services of W-League and South Korean WK League side Hwacheon KSPO player Racheal Quigley, Nicole Calder, and Kelsey Zafirids 2016-17 [Adelaide United FC] squad member and 2017 captain for [Campbelltown City] WNPL squad. At the Annual MUWFC Awards, Stella Rigon received the coach's award for season 2018.
Fulham United Football Club
After a five year absence from the premier women's football competition in South Australia, 2016 saw Stella Rigon return to the WNPL with Fulham United FC with Max Primaro at the helm. Season 2016 saw Fulham United FC achieve results that saw it return to the WNPL top 4 with an appearance in the inaugural WNPL finals series. Fulham United FC advanced into the WNPL final's with a first week win over Adelaide University thereby setting up a semi-final match against rivals Adelaide City Football Club. The semi-final saw Fulham United FC take on Adelaide City (after defeating Adelaide City to take out the WNPL Premier Reserves Cup for 2016). The game was locked away at 1-1 after normal and extra time with only a penalty shootout splitting the two. Adelaide City defeated Fulham United FC 5-4 to advance to the grand final against Metro United WFC the following week.
In 2017 Stella Rigon was appointed captain for the Premier League squad for season 2017.
Eastern Elite Women's Football Club
During 2014 and 2015 Stella Rigon played for division 2 side [Eastern Elite] in FFSA Women's State League.
South Australian Sports Institute
During 2003-2005 Stella Rigon held a [SASI] scholarship in the women's soccer (football) program; Kevin McCormack was the program coach during this period.
Women's National League and State Representation
Women's National Soccer League (Pre-W-League)
2004-05: Stella Rigon was elected to represent the South Australian WNSL Side, Adelaide Sensation at 15 years of age. This was her first time at the national senior level of competition. Adelaide Sensation was coached by the South Australian Sports Institute Soccer (football) program senior coach, Kevin McCormack.
South Australian State Representation
Between 2003-2006 Stella represented South Australia in the National Talent Identification Championships held over that period in Coffs Harbour and Parklea NSW.
Off field representations
In 2016 Stella became a Smash FM South Australian Women's Football Ambassador; Stella is a regular contributor with an update on the SA WNPL season to date and discussing the big games in the WNPL and the season so far for Metro United Women's Football Club
In March 2017 Stella, representing Adelaide United W-League team, participated in the State Government, Office for Recreation and Sport and the Football Federation of South Australian: Celebration of Women's Sport held at Valo Stadium at the Parks.
Celebration of Women in Sport 2017 [Adelaide Now article]
2017 International Women's Day: Celebration of Women in Sport promotional video
References
- "Adelaide United announces Westfield W-League 2016/17 squad". Adelaide United. 3 November 2016.
- Migliaccio, Val (19 November 2016). "Adelaide United W-League captain Stella Rigon shows strength in journey to the top". The Advertiser (Adelaide).
External links
- Stella Rigon on Soccerway.