Congratulations to the 2025 Female Football Week Player of the Year, Emily Casella of The Big Issue Australia - Street Soccer Program.
Emily Casella’s story is a testament to what passion looks like when it’s lived every single day.
After 20 years in the game, she has worn many jerseys, from representing Australia on the international stage to championing inclusion through the Big Issue Street Soccer Program.
Her impact stretches far beyond the pitch, she inspires people from all walks of life to believe that football has a place for them too.
Named the 2025 Female Football Week Community Champion of the Year, Penny represents the heartbeat of community football. She shows what it means to give selflessly, to lead with purpose, and to nurture environments where players, volunteers, and families feel they belong.