World Footy News

USAFL have recently announced that Eileen Geogheegan will be taking over from Judith Stein to become the new Freedom captain for 2013.

Geogheegan, representing home club Baltimore-Washington Eagles, starting playing Aussie Rules in 2009 but quickly adapted to the new sport and was chosen as a member of the USA Freedom squad which took part in the inaugural women’s International Cup in 2011. She also represented the Freedom in the IC Draft Combine.

Geogheegan was also named DFAT Player of the Nation for the USA, which she claims is the highlight of her Australian football career so far.

In addition to a new captain, the Freedom also welcome in new coaching staff, including Minnesota Freeze’s Dale Willimas and ex-AFL player and founder of the Santa Cruz/Golden Gate Roos John Ironmonger.

More information on Geogheehan’s rise though USAFL women’s football, including her remarkable transition from soccer to AFL, can be read on the original article on the USAFL website here.