Rising Legacy: UWC Thailand’s Senior Girls’ Football Team Looks to the Future

In the 2025-26 season, the senior girls' football team will strive for a fifth consecutive podium finish in the ASAC tournament. However, they will face a new challenge as several Grade 12 students graduate, including two of our longest-serving players, who are moving on to new opportunities.

Siena, grade 10 (Australia) and Anchalita (Lita), grade 10 (Thailand) will be moving overseas this summer to continue their studies in Switzerland and Wales, respectively. Having been key players in the girls' football programme from a young age, their departure marks the end of an important chapter for the team.

Reflecting on their time in the programme, both players shared what football at UWC Thailand has meant to them.

Siena, grade 10 (Australia):
"Football at UWC Thailand has grown a lot since I joined. It’s great to see more girls involved, and the team is now taken more seriously. The effort we put in shows in our results. Being part of the UWC Thailand football team has been important to me. I’ve played for years, and it’s amazing to see the sport develop and gain more recognition. Football is about much more than just the sport itself; it’s the connections and memories you make with your team. It’s a fantastic way to meet new people and interact with others I might not have connected with otherwise."

Anchalita (Lita), grade 10 (Thailand):
"I’ve been a part of the girls' football team for a while, and the reason I keep coming back is the competitive spirit and the culture we’ve built. Football practice has meant a lot to me over the years because it was where my friends and I could forget about everything off the field and just enjoy staying active. I’ve loved every minute with this team, and I’ll miss it tremendously."

Siena, Lita, and the senior girls' team have set an outstanding example for the younger players, who are now joining the sport in increasing numbers. Over the past 12 months, the U11 girls' age group has grown from just 5-6 players to over 25.

The recent ASAC event hosted at Thanyapura provided an excellent opportunity for the younger girls to watch live football in a competitive tournament setting, igniting their passion for the sport.

Looking ahead, the future of girls' football at UWC Thailand is filled with promise, inspired by the standards and competitive spirit set by players like Siena and Lita. To those aiming to step into the senior team: are you ready to rise to the challenge and create your own legacy?