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'Maritz is a player we were very blessed to get'

In Noelle Maritz, Joe Montemurro knows he has an experienced defender capable of performing at the highest level.

Our new Swiss arrival won five Bundesliga, six DFB-Pokals and the Women's Champions League during her time with Wolfsburg.

But aside from the trophies, what was it that drew Montemurro to Maritz in the first place?

"Defensive positioning when we have the ball is is a big thing for us because it doesn't take much to lose the ball," he said. "And then you're in a transition moment.

"So she's very, very, very, very good, as is Leah Williamson, as is Jen Beattie, as is Steph Catley, at identifying when there is a possible transition.