Ho Chi Minh City FC has signed three new foreign players ahead of their historic participation in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024-25. The club has brought in midfielder Tatiana Mason, center-back Talani Barnett, and striker Root Medhan Callahan to bolster their squad for the upcoming tournament.
The Asian Football Confederation has chosen Ho Chi Minh City as the host for Group C games, which will take place from October 6 to 12 at the Thong Nhat Stadium in District 10.
The trio of foreign players arrived in Vietnam on Monday evening and wasted no time in joining their new teammates for training at Tao Dan Stadium in District 1 on Tuesday afternoon. They seemed excited and eager to introduce themselves to the Ho Chi Minh City FC family.
During the 40-minute training session, Mason, Barnett, and Callahan participated in light drills to get a feel for their new team. The session also served as a great opportunity for them to start building chemistry with their teammates.
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| Talani Barnett, the US center-back, shakes hands with Vietnamese forward Tran Nguyen Bao Chau. Alongside them are striker Root Medhan Callahan (left, second) and midfielder Tatiana Mason, as they make their debut for Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Football Club on August 27, 2024. Photo by Quang Thinh / Tuoi Tre |
Tatiana Mason, who has previous experience playing in the USL W League in the US, shared that Vietnam is the fourth country where she has played football. She expressed her delight at joining the team and praised the enthusiasm and kindness of her teammates, hoping for a positive and successful journey with Ho Chi Minh City FC.
Root Medhan Callahan, with prior experience playing in Canada and Iceland, also extended her gratitude to the team for the warm welcome. Although she is new to Vietnamese football, she is aware of the strong competition and is excited to represent the club in the AFC Women’s Champions League.
Talani Barnett, the US center-back, previously played for Ohio State FC in the US. The defensive addition will surely strengthen the backline for the upcoming tournament.
Ho Chi Minh City FC’s training session on Tuesday afternoon had a limited number of players, as key footballers like Huynh Nhu and Tran Thi Thuy Trang are currently with the women’s national team in Hanoi. The coaching staff is planning a friendly match for the new foreign players to be held on Wednesday afternoon, which will help them gain match fitness and adapt to their new team.
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