Annie Rolf has signed for FA Women’s National League Division One South East league leaders Fulham.
SheKicks.net understands she will be part of the matchday squad that host Actonians on Sunday.
Telling Fulham’s official website what she hoped to bring the squad, Rolf replied: “A little bit of experience, a little bit of depth, obviously just the willingness to want to compete, win the league and take the team as far as we can go to climb the ranks to the professional standard.
“The ambition of the club, the professionalism, the direction they want to go, everything aligns with my values.”
Fulham head coach Steve Jaye added: “We’re delighted to have Annie join us, her experience coming from Tier 3, but also coming with the WSL 2 experience she had with Portsmouth, is super important to help the progress we’re looking to make, and the push we are looking to make between now and the end of the season.
“Annie has come in and been a great fit with the group and adds good quality to our training sessions, and we’re all looking forward to see her in our matchday squad soon.”
Annie Rolf: her career
Rolf joins the tier-four side from tier-three Lewes, and also boasts a spell of more than 50 appearances at WSL2 team Portsmouth, signing a professional contract there ahead of the 2024/25 season as they transitioned to a full-time set-up.
She joined Pompey in January 2022, and on signing the one-year professional deal, manager Jay Sadler said: “Annie has been at the club for a few seasons now and was really unfortunate with injuries last year.
“We all know what qualities she brings; her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. She’s been working hard over the off-season and I’m confident she will make a big impact on her return.”
Fulham: their season so far
Fulham were promoted from tier five last season and have made a blistering start to life in tier four.
They are unbeaten in the league with ten wins and a draw to their credit after 11 games, with a goal difference of +26.
They face Actonians this weekend as they look to extend their lead over second-placed Norwich City.
