Zaneta Wyne joins West Ham United

West Ham United Women are delighted to announce the signing of Zaneta Wyne. 

The 30-year-old midfielder makes the move to east London from Scottish Women’s Premier League side Glasgow City and will wear the No2 shirt. 

A versatile and experienced footballer, Wyne worked with Manager Olli Harder at his previous club, Klepp IL. 

Wyne also has previous WSL experience, having played for Sunderland in the 2017/18 season. 

And the California native can’t wait to return to the top level of women’s football at West Ham United. 

“I’m super excited to be joining West Ham United!” she said. “I’m really pleased to be back in the Women’s Super League again and can’t wait to get started. 

“I respect Olli a lot as a coach, he’s a good guy and works incredibly hard. I just want to play for him, so I’m looking forward to creating some new memories and hopefully bringing some success to the club.” 

Olli Harder spoke of his delight in securing the signing of Wyne.

“Zaneta is somebody that will bring a lot of experience and technical quality to the team,” he added. “She’s played in a number of countries across the world and somebody who I’ve worked with before. I know that she will bring a lot of positive energy to the team. 

“She is somebody that we believe will represent the football club in the best possible manner.”

Born in Newport Beach, California in 1990, Wyne began her footballing journey at high school, playing for the girls’ varsity team before heading off to the University of New Mexico. Whilst studying, the midfielder played for the New Mexico Lobos, before moving on the participate in the Women’s Premier Soccer League with the San Diego SeaLions. 

Wyne then moved to Finnish club GBK Kokkola before moving on the Iceland’s Víkingyr Ólafvík in 2014, playing 16 times and scoring three goals. 

The versatile midfielder then made the move to Apollon Ladies of Limassol, Cyprus – where she would help the team clinch the Cypriot First Division title and Cypriot Cup in her only season. 

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West Ham United Foundation announce partnership with Choices International

West Ham United Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading international sports programme provider Choices International.

The partnership will see the delivery of a new year-round Academy of Football initiative, based in London, for 16 to 21-year-olds from around the world. The programme will follow the methodology of the Club which has a rich history in developing some of the world’s best players, including the likes of Bobby Moore, Rio Ferdinand and current England international, Declan Rice.

Head of Football Development at the Foundation, Bryan Glover, said: “We are proud to be partnering with Choices International to offer this unique talent development programme. This is a natural step for our international delivery, where we can help even more young people unlock their full potential on and off the pitch.”

Inma Sánchez, Choices International Managing Director, commented: “This exciting Academy of Football programme with West Ham United Foundation is giving young people the chance to experience a professional, elite training environment where they can continue their education and achieve their football goals as well as explore the exciting city of London. We’re looking forward to welcoming participants, players and groups from around the world.”

To find out more, click here.

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Choices-International Announcement

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Choice international, in exclusive partnership with West Ham United Foundation, is pleased to announce the formal opening of The International Academy of Football.

West Ham United FC is one of  the leading and most famous teams within the English Premier League and is regarded by many as the ‘Academy of football’ due to its proud history of developing world-class players within its PlayerDevelopment Programme and is known as the Academy of Football due to its proud history of developing world-class players within the Player Development Programme. Among the many illustrious names to have emerged from the Academy are England World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, current England international Declan Rice and club captain Mark Noble. 

The new International Academy of Football Programme presents international student-athletes with the opportunity to experience world-class training and match-play under the direction of the West Ham United Foundation coaching team.

Importantly, The Academy programme provides the opportunity for student-athletes to measure themselves against the best, be seen by leading scouts, and at the same time, complete a first-class education. Our team provides support and guidance to help student-athletes maximise their success on the field; whilst providing opportunities for trying out for US Sports Scholarships and gaining professional coaching, scouting and referee qualifications. The programme incorporates a solid educational foundation and offers participants a range of qualifications; including university pathway programmes, Higher National Diplomas, A levels and BTEC Sports Management diplomas.  In addition, students may study SAT, TOEFL, IELTS or intensive English courses.

The programme opens up a wide range of career opportunities; whether as a professional player or by pursuing an academic and/or Management role. Participants can choose to pursue ambitions as a professional player, coach, progress to a US university with a sports scholarship or receive a sports degree in England. This is an elite programme designed for student-athletes with the ambition and talent to succeed.

For more information, please contact us! https://internationalacademyfootball.com

The Academy Team https://internationalacademyfootball.com

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