Deborah-Anne De la Harpe explained

Deborah-Anne de la Harpe (born 5 April 2000) is a footballer who plays for A-League Women club Brisbane Roar. She has previously played for A-League Women clubs Perth Glory and Sydney FC and for Danish Women's League club HB Køge. She has represented Australia (where she was born) and the Republic of Ireland at under-19 and senior levels, respectively.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Club career

Perth Glory, 2020–2022

In December 2020, De la Harpe joined Perth Glory for the 2020–21 W-League season.^{[4] [5]} She started in all twelve matches for the club.^[6] Perth Glory finished in last place after failing to win a single game.^{[7] [8]} In May 2021, she re-signed with the club for the 2021–22 A-League Women season.^[9]

Sydney FC, 2022–2023

Ahead of the 2022–23 A-League Women season, in September 2022, it was announced that De la Harpe had joined fellow Australian club Sydney FC.^[10]

HB Køge, 2023

In July 2023, after signing a contract extension with Sydney FC,^[11] De la Harpe transferred to Danish club HB Køge.^[12] In December 2023, De la Harpe departed the club after scoring 2 goals in 8 appearances.^[13]

Brisbane Roar, 2023–

Following her departure from Danish club HB Køge, De la Harpe returned to Australia, signing with Brisbane Roar until the end of the 2023–24 A-League Women season.^[14]

International career

In 2018, De La Harpe was named to the Junior Matildas squad to compete at the 2019 AFC U-16 Qualifiers.^[15] In 2019, she competed at the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship.^[16]

In 2023, she was included in Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad, qualifying through her County Antrim born mother, ahead of upcoming friendlies.^[17]

External links

• Profile at Perth Glory FC
• Profile at ESPN

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Irish stuff has been a big part of my life.. I'm the first generation not to be born there' - Deborah-Anne De la Harpe. independent.ie.
2. Web site: Aussie De La Harpe latest new recruit to target place in Ireland World Cup squad. irishexaminer.com.
3. Web site: DEBORAH-ANN DE LA HARPE: IN THE FORM OF HER LIFE. edgeofthecrowd.com.
4. Web site: Made in the Westfield W-League: Up-and-coming Westfield Junior & Young Matildas to watch this season . MyFootball . 29 April 2021.
5. Web site: Taylor . Nick . Perth Glory add international duo Deborah-Anne de la Harpe, Sarah Morgan to W-League squad for next season . The West Australian . 28 April 2021 . 9 December 2020.
6. Web site: Deborah-Anne De la Harpe . Soccerway . 28 April 2021.
7. Web site: 2020-21 W-League . Soccerway . 28 April 2021.
8. Web site: Gribling . Josh . Key Battle: Vlajnic v De La Harpe . . 28 April 2021 . 23 March 2021.
9. Web site: De La Harpe set for second season with Glory. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 26 May 2021.
10. Web site: Premiership winning stars return for Liberty A-League Women's. Sydney FC. 13 September 2022.
11. Web site: Sydney FC Retain 17 Championship Winners. Sydney FC. 26 May 2023.
12. Web site: Welcome, Deborah-Anne. da. HB Køge. 7 July 2023.
13. Web site: de la Harpe forlader HB Køge. de la Harpe leaves HB Køge. da. HB Køge. 14 December 2023.
14. Web site: Deborah-Anne De La Harpe signs on with Roar. Brisbane Roar. 22 December 2023.
15. Web site: Cunningham . Ilsa . Olivia De La Harpe in Junior Matildas squad to contest AFC U16 Women's Championship Qualifiers . Blue Mountain Gazette . 29 April 2021 . 10 September 2018.
16. Web site: Roots . Dale . AFC U-19 Championship: Japan vs Young Matildas Match Report . Beyond 90 . 29 April 2021 . 7 November 2019.
17. Web site: Australia-born De La Harpe added to Pauw's Ireland squad. RTÉ. Anthony. Pyne. 19 February 2023.