Tara Murray
Western United has received a big boost in the lead up to the A-League Women’s finals with Chloe Logarzo rejoining the side.
The Matildas star, who played six games for United while on loan, returns to the side having been released from the Kansas City Current.
As well as returning for the rest of this season, Logarzo has signed with United for next season.
Making her way back to the west, Logarzo said she was grateful and overjoyed to be able to return to the club and pick up where she left off.
“I’m extremely excited to re-join the girls and the Western United fans,” she said. “I feel very blessed that the team is here to support me in any and every way possible.
“The girls have been doing an incredible job and I’m looking forward to supporting and driving the team to get the very best out of every single person.”
United coach Mark Torcaso said Logarzo’s arrival would provide his team with a significant boost heading into finals with United already guaranteed a top two spot.
He also admitted her commitment to next season offers a statement of United’s continued intent in the competition.
“Chloe coming back is immensely exciting for us and will provide everyone with a big lift heading into the final weeks of this season,” he said.
“Everyone knows her talent, but Chloe’s leadership and contribution to our team culture was above and beyond what I or any of our staff could have expected.
“That’s why it is so important to have her back for what’s left of this season and also heading into next year. We want to continue setting high standards for our program and Chloe being here will certainly help us do just that.”
Logarzo debuted for United in the Club’s inaugural match against Melbourne Victory on November 19 and went on to score three goals in her six matches.
Her minutes were ultimately limited due to a foot injury, but Logarzo has now returned to fitness and is ready to get back on the pitch at a high level ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Logarzo will arrive back in Melbourne this week with an eye on featuring in the finals series.
Meanwhile United’s hopes of winning the minor premiership suffered a setback with a 3-0 loss to Canberra United on Saturday.
Canberra got off to a dream start when Vesna Milivojevic scored the opening goal after just 39 seconds, and she would go on to double hers and the team’s tally shortly after the hour mark.
The visitors sealed the win with a strike from Chengshu Wu in the 75th minute.
Despite the loss, United remains on top of the table heading into the final round of the regular season next weekend, where it will take on Western Sydney Wanderers.
