Teresa Polias
# Teresa Polias

Teresa Polias (Greek: Πόλιας, born 16 May 1990) is an Australian soccer player, who played for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League.

## Personal life

Polias was born in 1990 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales in a family of Greek descent. She grew up in the southern suburbs of Sydney.

As well as playing football, Polias works full-time as a primary school teacher currently at McCallums Hill Public School.

## Club career

Polias made her debut against Melbourne Victory on 25 October 2008.

Polias was named Sydney FC player of the year in the 2011–12 W-League season.

Polias was a vital member of the Sydney FC Women's team who won the 2012–13 W-League Championship; during the winning season she played every single minute of every single match including the Grand Final.

Polias scored her first ever W-League goal in a 3–2 win over Melbourne City, with a long range effort which rocketed straight into the top corner.

Polias was captain of the Sydney FC Women's team who won the 2018–19 W-League Championship; during the winning season she played every single minute of every single match including Grand Final.

In August 2021, Polias took a break from football to start a family and to decide if she wants to continue playing.

## International career

Polias has represented Australia in the Young Matilda's starting 11 on many occasions, having travelled to Europe and Asia on numerous occasions.

