Teresa Polias (Greek: Πόλιας, born 16 May 1990) is an Australian soccer player, who played for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.[2]

Personal life

Polias was born in 1990 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales in a family of Greek descent.[relevant?][3] She grew up in the southern suburbs of Sydney.[4]

As well as playing football, Polias works full-time as a primary school teacher currently at McCallums Hill Public School.[5]

Club career

Polias playing for the Central Coast Mariners

Polias made her debut against Melbourne Victory on 25 October 2008.[citation needed]

Polias was named Sydney FC player of the year in the 2011–12 W-League season.[citation needed]

Polias was a vital member of the Sydney FC Women's team who won the 2012–13 W-League Championship; during the winning season she played every single minute of every single match including the Grand Final.[6]

Polias scored her first ever W-League goal in a 3–2 win over Melbourne City, with a long range effort which rocketed straight into the top corner.[citation needed]

Polias was captain of the Sydney FC Women's team who won the 2018–19 W-League Championship; during the winning season she played every single minute of every single match including Grand Final.[citation needed]

In August 2021, Polias took a break from football to start a family and to decide if she wants to continue playing.[7]

International career

Polias has represented Australia in the Young Matilda's starting 11 on many occasions, having travelled to Europe and Asia on numerous occasions.

References

  1. ^ "FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™ - List of Players - Australia" (PDF). FIFA. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Teresa Polias". Sydney FC. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Get to Know You - Teresa Polias". Matildas. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  4. ^ Parkinson, Andrew (21 November 2018). "Teresa Polias – Sydney FC's homegrown heroine". St George & Sutherland Leader. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  5. ^ Smith, Pete (21 January 2014). "W-League player of the week". Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Polias Relives Grand Final With Kids". Sydney FC. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  7. ^ Warriner, David (6 August 2021). "Sydney FC Captain To Take A Break From Football". Sydney FC.


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