Brisbane Roar signs Philippines captain Hali Long

Brisbane Roar has signed Philippines national team captain Hali Long for the 2026/27 A-League Women season. Long, a 31-year-old centre-back, is the most-capped player in the history of Philippines women’s football with 106 international appearances.

Long’s career includes playing in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and representing Kaya FC-Iloilo for six seasons. Head coach Johnathan Clemente noted that Long’s leadership and physicality will be immediate assets to the club’s defensive line.