Clansey set to support Lydia Williams | (Credit: Stuff.co.nz) Clansey set to support Lydia Williams | (Credit: Stuff.co.nz)

Canberra United has announced the signing of New Zealand international goalkeeper Aroon Clansey for Season Four of the Westfield W-League.

Clansey arrives from New Zealand club side Three Kings United having represented her country on five occasions.

Clansey made her international debut in 2006 and has largely served as a back-up in the national squad travelling with the team to the 2011 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Following her debut against China in Guangzhou she made further appearances against the Cook Islands, Tahiti, Netherlands and Mexico in a five year span.

Primarily added to the squad as a back up to Matildas international Lydia Williams, Clansey will provide excellent cover from the bench.

“We are pleased to welcome Aroon to the Canberra United squad,” CEO Heather Reid said. “It’s vital to have another goalkeeper who is able to step into the breach when necessary and in Aroon we have acquired a top-notch replacement goalkeeper.”

STATISTICAL INFORMATION

Name: Aroon Clansey

Position: Goalkeeper

Date of Birth: 12 February 1987

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Clubs: Manly United, Miramar Rangers, North Wellington, Three Kings United

Representative Honours: New Zealand under-16, New Zealand under-10, New Zealand

New Zealand: 5 appearances (debut: 16/11/06 v China (Guangzhou, China) L 0-2) Notes: 2006—FIFA under-20 World Championship (Russia), 2009—Cyprus Cup, Four Nations Tournament (China), 2010—Peace Queen Cup, Oceania World Cup Qualifiers, Cyprus Cup, 2011—FIFA Women’s World Cup (Germany), Cyprus Cup

Canberra United Debut: Yet to make her Canberra United debut