Meet Our Epic Keepers
Payton
Woodward
Payton Woodward is a professional Australian goalkeeper currently playing for Melbourne Victory in the A-League. She has built a strong career across the United States, Europe, and Australia, with collegiate experience at Villanova University, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Kentucky, including SEC Championship success and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance.
In 2025, Payton earned NPL Goalkeeper of the Year and Team of the Season honours with Brunswick Juventus before stepping up to the A-League. Known for her composure, consistency, and elite shot-stopping ability, she continues to perform at the highest level.
Callum
Kennett
Callum Kennett is a talented New Zealand goalkeeper currently competing in the New Zealand National League. A product of the Wellington Phoenix Academy, Callum represented New Zealand at the FIFA U17 World Cup, highlighting his development at the international youth level.
Now playing at senior level, he has featured for clubs including Christchurch United and Upper Hutt City, continuing to establish himself as a reliable and composed presence between the posts. Known for his strong work ethic, shot-stopping ability, and leadership, Callum is an emerging goalkeeper within New Zealand’s high-performance football pathway.
Jordan
Thurtell
Jordan Thurtell is an elite Australian goalkeeper with a strong professional pathway and a history of high-level performance across multiple states. A product of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Jordan progressed through Perth Glory’s youth system before establishing himself as a standout goalkeeper in the NPL, representing clubs including Belconnen United, Monaro Panthers, and currently Peninsula Power FC in the NPL Queensland.
Jordan has earned numerous individual honours throughout his career. His achievements include AIS Player of the Year, Perth Glory Youth Player of the Year, multiple ACT Team of the Season selections, the 2022 ACT Player of the Year, and in 2025 was named Queensland NPL Goalkeeper of the Year and selected in the Queensland Team of the Season and State Team.