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Summer O'Brien (born 2 October 1991) is an Australian
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player who currently plays for Brisbane Roar in the Australian W-League. She previously played for the Gap Gators in the National Premier Leagues Queensland.


Playing career


Club


Brisbane Roar, 2015–present

O'Brien made her debut for Brisbane Roar on 18 October 2015 in a match against
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. She made twelve appearances for the team during the
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season. Brisbane finished in fourth place during the regular season securing a berth to the playoffs. During the semifinal match against regular season champions Melbourne City, the Roar was defeated 5–4 in a penalty kick shootout after 120 minutes of regular and overtime produced no goals for either side.


Honours

with Gap Gators * Players’ Player Award


See also


References


Further reading

* Grainey, Timothy (2012), ''Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer'', University of Nebraska Press, * Stewart, Barbara (2012), ''Women's Soccer: The Passionate Game'', Greystone Books,


External links

* Living people Australian women's soccer players Brisbane Roar FC (A-League Women) players A-League Women players Women's association football defenders 1991 births {{Australia-women-footy-bio-stub