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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    Annalie Longo's excited for what the future holds after announcing her retirement from professional football

    Annalie Longo's excited for what the future holds after announcing her retirement from professional football


    The 33-year-old Phoenix midfielder confirmed the news after Wellington's 1-all A-League draw with Western United.

    Longo - who has led the Nix for the past two seasons - explains why she's hanging up her professional boots.

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