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Justin Chadwick

Glory sign Stephen Peters as new women's coach

Alex Epakis (pictured) has replaced as coach of Perth Glory's ALW team by Stephen Peters. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

Perth Glory have confirmed Stephen Peters as their new A-League Women coach for the next two seasons.

Peters has recently been in charge of the Macarthur Rams women's side in the NSW National Premier League, enjoying remarkable success in the process.

The 40-year-old took over the Rams in 2021, and after helping them secure a top-five finish in his first season, he led the Campbelltown-based side to back-to-back championships, while breaking the league record of 26 matches without defeat.

Peters takes over at Glory from Alex Epakis, who stood down for personal reasons in June after four seasons in charge.

"What drew me to the role is the opportunity to coach at the highest level in the country," Peters said in a statement. 

"And what better place to start than with Perth Glory, a club with a great sense of community and history. 

"We want to have a team that plays a positive style of football that the people of Perth will enjoy watching and resonate with.

"I'm really excited by what lies ahead for our squad and the club in general."  

Glory CEO Anthony Radich is confident Peters has what it takes to secure sustained success and grow the club's women's program.

"Stephen is an experienced, highly-credentialed Head Coach with an extremely impressive record in women's football and we are very pleased to have him on board," Radich said.

"We are embarking upon what is very much a new era for our ALW side and firmly believe that Stephen has all the right attributes to drive us forward."

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