Lisa-Marie Woods
Encyclopedia
Lisa-Marie Woods is a Norwegian football midfielder
. She represents Perth Glory in Australia
's W-League
. From 2001–2008 she played for Asker SK, Oslo. In 2009 she played for FC Indiana until July and then joined the Norwegian club Kolbotn IL, transferring to Stabæk
early in 2010. She subsequently played for Fortuna Hjørring
in Denmark
's Elitedivisionen
.
Woods played in the USA for Oakland University
, Rochester, Michigan in 2003 and for Middle Tennessee State University
in 2004, 2005 and 2006. These periods appear to have alternated with summer seasons in Norway with Asker. In 2008 she played for Ottawa Fury
during the summer break for the Beijing Olympics.
On 23 January 2009 Woods joined the German club 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
, signing a contract up to 30 June 2010. However this arrangement did not last and Woods then joined the American club FC Indiana as a forward. After a successful American season with many goals scored, she transferred back to Norway and the elite Toppserien club Kolbotn IL in August 2009.
In January 2010 Woods signed to play for Stabæk
, Oslo. 2010 was a successful year for Woods, playing as a defensive midfielder for Stabæk. She finished the season with 13 goals, while Stabæk finished top of the Toppserien league. On November 14 she was awarded the Toppserien Player of the Year prize.
In January 2011 Woods left Norway to sign for the Danish club Fortuna Hjørring
. After a successful season in Denmark in the 3F league, ending in November 2011, Woods signed to start playing immediately with Perth Glory in the Westfield-W league in Australia .
. Her team reached the Final in Leipzig, Germany, where they lost 0–2 to France. In October 2009 Woods was selected for the Norway women's national football team
to play in qualification matches for a forthcoming championship. She played as a substitute against the Netherlands
in a match that Norway won 3–0.
In 2010 Norway played 16 international matches to mid–November, including important qualification matches for the 2011 World Cup. Woods played in 13 of the matches, mainly as a defensive midfielder in a 4–4–2 formation, and scored five goals. She was withdrawn from the World Cup squad with a hip injury.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. She represents Perth Glory in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
's W-League
W-League (Australia)
The W-League is the preeminent women's semi-professional football league in Australia. Established in 2008, it is composed of eight teams - seven of them are affiliated with seven of the Australian clubs currently in the A-League, with the eighth team based in Canberra...
. From 2001–2008 she played for Asker SK, Oslo. In 2009 she played for FC Indiana until July and then joined the Norwegian club Kolbotn IL, transferring to Stabæk
Stabæk Fotball Kvinner
Stabæk Fotball Kvinner is Stabæk IF's women's football team, and was started in 2007. Stabæk plays in Toppserien, the top league of Norway. They won the league championship in 2010 and thus qualified to the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League to debut in Europe...
early in 2010. She subsequently played for Fortuna Hjørring
Fortuna Hjørring
Fortuna Hjørring is a women's association football team that play in Hjørring, Denmark. The club was formed in 1966 and play in green and white. Their main achievement in women's European football was reaching the 2002–03 UEFA Women's Cup Final between them and Swedish side Umeå IK...
in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
's Elitedivisionen
Elitedivisionen
Elitedivisionen is the highest-level league competition for women's football clubs in Danish football. The first national championship was contested in 1973...
.
Career
She began her career at Trosterud and later joined Lindeberg; she then transferred to Vålerenga, and in July 2001 joined Asker SK on loan. She scored in her first match on July 21, 2001 when Asker beat Røa 8-0. Asker was a successful Toppserien team that in 2005 won the Norwegian Cup. She also played on the losing side of the Cup Final in 2006 and 2007 with Asker.Woods played in the USA for Oakland University
Oakland University
Oakland University is a public university co-founded by Matilda Dodge Wilson and John A. Hannah whose campus is located in central Oakland County, Michigan, United States in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. It is the only major research university in Oakland County, from which OU...
, Rochester, Michigan in 2003 and for Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University, commonly abbreviated as MTSU, is a public university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States....
in 2004, 2005 and 2006. These periods appear to have alternated with summer seasons in Norway with Asker. In 2008 she played for Ottawa Fury
Ottawa Fury
Ottawa Fury is a Canadian soccer team based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference....
during the summer break for the Beijing Olympics.
On 23 January 2009 Woods joined the German club 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam is a women's football club team in Potsdam, Germany. The full name is 1. Frauen-Fußball-Club Turbine Potsdam 71 e. V. . They are one of the most successful teams in Germany...
, signing a contract up to 30 June 2010. However this arrangement did not last and Woods then joined the American club FC Indiana as a forward. After a successful American season with many goals scored, she transferred back to Norway and the elite Toppserien club Kolbotn IL in August 2009.
In January 2010 Woods signed to play for Stabæk
Stabæk Fotball Kvinner
Stabæk Fotball Kvinner is Stabæk IF's women's football team, and was started in 2007. Stabæk plays in Toppserien, the top league of Norway. They won the league championship in 2010 and thus qualified to the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League to debut in Europe...
, Oslo. 2010 was a successful year for Woods, playing as a defensive midfielder for Stabæk. She finished the season with 13 goals, while Stabæk finished top of the Toppserien league. On November 14 she was awarded the Toppserien Player of the Year prize.
In January 2011 Woods left Norway to sign for the Danish club Fortuna Hjørring
Fortuna Hjørring
Fortuna Hjørring is a women's association football team that play in Hjørring, Denmark. The club was formed in 1966 and play in green and white. Their main achievement in women's European football was reaching the 2002–03 UEFA Women's Cup Final between them and Swedish side Umeå IK...
. After a successful season in Denmark in the 3F league, ending in November 2011, Woods signed to start playing immediately with Perth Glory in the Westfield-W league in Australia .
International
In 2003 Woods captained Norway in the UEFA Women's Under-19 ChampionshipUEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
The UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship is a competition in women's football for European national teams of players under 19 years of age. It is also a FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifying competition...
. Her team reached the Final in Leipzig, Germany, where they lost 0–2 to France. In October 2009 Woods was selected for the Norway women's national football team
Norway women's national football team
The Norway women's national football team represents Norway in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, are former European, World and Olympic champions and thus one of the most successful national teams...
to play in qualification matches for a forthcoming championship. She played as a substitute against the Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
in a match that Norway won 3–0.
In 2010 Norway played 16 international matches to mid–November, including important qualification matches for the 2011 World Cup. Woods played in 13 of the matches, mainly as a defensive midfielder in a 4–4–2 formation, and scored five goals. She was withdrawn from the World Cup squad with a hip injury.