A-League Women’s side Brisbane Roar to play exhibition match in Singapore in April
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Brisbane Roar, the A-League Women's team that Singapore's Danelle Tan plays for, will be in the Republic from April 1 to 5.
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SINGAPORE – In partnership with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), A-League Women’s team Brisbane Roar will be coming to Singapore for a five-day tour in April, the organisations announced on Feb 21.
Singapore forward Danelle Tan, who plays for the Australian team, will be part of the squad travelling to the Republic for the tour, which will run from April 1 to 5.
It will include junior football clinics, community engagement events, as well as an exhibition match against the best of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) at Bishan Stadium on April 4, just over a month after the 2025 WPL season kicks off on March 1.
Tan, who signed her first professional contract when she joined the Roar last August until the end of the 2024-25 season, is excited for the trip back home.
The 20-year-old said: “It’s always special to go back home, and this is a fantastic opportunity to promote women’s football.
“Young aspiring players will get to watch a professional women’s team up close, giving them a benchmark for the level overseas.
“It’s also a great chance for us as a team to grow closer, both on and off the pitch.”
She made her debut for the club in January after being sidelined by a knee injury, becoming just the second Singaporean footballer to feature in Australia’s top-tier women’s competition, following former national midfielder Lim Shiya, who played for Perth Glory in 2008-09.
This will be the Roar’s first overseas tour and the club’s chief operations officer Zac Anderson believes the team will benefit from the experience as they gear up for the tail-end of the season.
The regular season ends on April 20, with the top six teams progressing to the Finals Series.
The Roar are currently fifth in the 12-team table on 25 points from 16 games. They are 14 points behind leaders Melbourne City, who have played a game more.
Anderson said: “This overseas trip presents an incredible opportunity for our squad to experience the challenges of international travel while fostering team growth and personal development.
“We are immensely grateful to the Football Association of Singapore for their support in hosting our women’s programme.
“This marks a major milestone for our club as we continue our preparations for the final stages of the Ninja A-League season.”
FAS general secretary Chew Chun-Liang is also looking forward to having the Roar in Singapore.
He said: “It will be fantastic to have a trailblazer like Danelle – playing at the top level, alongside some players with World Cup experience – return and inspire young girls who are dreaming of doing the same.
“We are committed to the women’s game here, and we are honoured that the Roar will – through development clinics and open training sessions – support our cause.
“It is exciting to see the WPL fraternity come together for a match I’m certain will spark interest among our young – interest that we are ready to harness with our Unleash the Roar! initiative.”
