Annalie Longo is leaving her position with Mainland Football and joining New Zealand Football as Women’s Development Officer.
She will continue to be based in Christchurch (and no doubt at only 30, will continue playing for Cashmere Technical and Mainland Pride plus the Ferns).
Statement from Mainland Football, her previous employer:
"It is with very mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Annalie Longo from Mainland Football. While we are gutted that Flea is leaving, we're stoked to announce that she will be joining New Zealand Football as Women’s Development Officer.
Over the last 6 years, Flea has done a fantastic job developing the women’s game in our region, and we are fortunate that she will be continuing to do this at a national level. The good news is that she will also be based out of Christchurch!
On behalf of the Board and the Staff at Mainland Football, we would like to thank Annalie for her service to the women’s game in the Mainland region, and we wish her well in her new role."