Stella Rigon

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Stella Rigon
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-09-17) 17 September 1989 (age 32)
Place of birth Henley Beach, South Australia
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Adelaide University Soccer Club
Number 8
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016-17 Adelaide United 9 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league onlyand correct as of 6 November 2016

Stella Rigon is an Australian soccer player. She played for Adelaide United in the W-League. [1] [2]

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Club career

Adelaide United, 2021-22

Discussions have commenced and progressed with Adelaide United and Stella Rigon about continuing the off-field role for the 2021-22 W-League season.

Adelaide United, 2020-21

Post retirement from WNPL, Stella Rigon commenced an off field role with AUFC for the 2020-21 season. Under the guidance of head coach, Adrian Stenta, Stella assisted with training and mentoring players. Due to the departure of a squad member towards the end of the season, Stella Rigon accepted a playing contract as a top up player.

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. [3]

Adelaide United FC (W League) Stella Rigon First Game. First Goal. [4]

Adelaide Uni Soccer Club

Post Adelaide United (W-League)- 2020-21 season, Stella continued to train with Adelaide Uni in preparation of a possible continuation of her off-field role with Adelaide United. Mid WNPL Season, Adelaide Uni approached Stella Rigon and asked if she would consider putting her playing retirement on hold and assist the WNPL Senior Team in an on field role to mentor and support the emerging talent. Stella accepted the offer and started playing.

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.

In 2018 Metro United appointed Tony Scalzi as the senior coach of the WNPL team to replace incumbent Marie Spagnoletti whom moved into a director's role with Metro United. In 2019 Stella Metro United announced that Stella Rigon would be the WNPL captain for season 2019. Stella continued as captain of the WNPL side for the 2020 season. At the conclusion of the 2019 WNPL season, Metro United finished the home and away season in fourth place. During the finals series, Metro United defeated WNPL sides, West Adelaide and Salisbury Inter to progress to the grand final on 9 October 2020 against Adelaide City's WNPL side. On 9 October 2020, Metro United defeated Adelaide City to take out the Championship for 2020. In 2020, Metro United defeated Adelaide City 2-1 to take out the Championship for that year.

On 12 October 2020, Stella announced her retirement from the WNPL after a 22-year playing career.

Fulham United Football Club

After a five year absence from the premier women's football competition in South Australia, 2016 saw 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. [5]

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 Rigon became a Smash FM South Australian Women's Football Ambassador. She 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 [6] held at Valo Stadium at the Parks. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Adelaide United announces Westfield W-League 2016/17 squad". Adelaide United. 3 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Adelaide United women's captain Stella Rigon received about $5 an hour during the W-League season". Adelaide Now. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  3. ↑ Migliaccio, Val (19 November 2016). "Adelaide United W-League captain Stella Rigon shows strength in journey to the top". The Advertiser (Adelaide).
  4. ↑ "Rigon scorcher ignites goal feast". 6 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Fulham and City hunt for cup glory". September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Celebration of Women's Sport: Girls Can! Women Can!". Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Government of South Australia . 9 March 2017. Archived from the original on 16 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "The girls of today have their own stars to gaze on". 8 March 2017.
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