THE COMMITTEE
Co-Chairwoman & Head coach
SARAH CLEARY (SHE/HER)
Sarah has played football all her life, representing West Ham United Women as well as other professional clubs. She discovered a passion for teaching sports and leading teams, which naturally evolved into managing a club.
Sarah will provide overall leadership for the club while managing and leading training sessions, match tactics, and player development. Combines strategic decision-making with hands-on coaching to ensure the team’s success. Sarah has over 10 years of experience in managing a woman’s football club, successfully promoting Islington Borough ladies into the Premier division and leading them to successful FA campaigns. A passionate leader with a winning mindset who inspires confidence and champions every player’s growth.
With Fusion, Sarah’s vision is to build a football community centred on growth, development, and opportunity. A place where players can thrive, challenge themselves, and support one another both on and off the field.
Co-Chairwoman
Shafa fadli (she/her)
Shafa has always found her home in the people she played football with. The passion, energy, and camaraderie that comes with playing in a women’s football team has been the backbone of her happiness. While she appreciates the growing visibility of the women’s game, she’s also observed that many of the spaces where decisions are made are still dominated by men and shaped by traditional hierarchies.
For Shafa, Fusion represents a different kind of football environment: one built on collaboration, humility, and community-first values. A space where leadership is shared, voices are heard, and the love of the game brings people together on equal ground.
Shafa will work closely with Sarah and other committee members to lead the club’s direction, coordinate operation and drive growth & success for the club. Shafa is passionate about football and relentless in championing women in sport. She aims to use her network to grow the club’s profile, attract opportunities, and create pathways for women to thrive in the game.
Assistant Coach & Social Media Manager
Annie-Rose Dunn (She/Her)
Annie will assist the head coach with training, tactics, and player development, ensuring fair playing time while balancing growth and the drive to win. Manages the club’s online presence with engaging content to promote matches and events. Annie is a strong advocate for women’s sports, with experience playing for her university team and teaching a variety of sports. She’s excited about the power of social media in today’s game and believes the potential for success in women’s football is limitless.
Social secretary
Samira will be in charge of planning and organising team socials, celebrations, and bonding activities to strengthen friendships and build team spirit, keeping the club’s off-pitch life vibrant and welcoming. Samira values the unity football fosters and believes a team’s strength comes from the bonds formed beyond the pitch. Committed to inclusivity and standing up for what matters, she aims to create a community built on friendship, support, and a shared love for the game.
samira musa (She/Her)
treasurer
Charlee will manage club finances, including preparing budgets, paying expenses, maintaining financial records, and providing regular reports. Charlee’s background in finance and accounting, will ensure the club maintains a healthy balance sheet and long-term growth, promoting transparency and open discussions on the club’s finances. A lifelong footballer, she values football’s competitive spirit and supportive community. She leads with integrity, friendship, and aims to create a safe space where all voices are heard.
Charlee vaz (She/Her)
team captain
As Team Captain, Zoe will lead with passion, teamwork and dedication. She will work closely with the head coach to support player development, implement team strategies, and maintain high standards of performance and sportsmanship. Zoe has played top-tier football in her youth, representing Ipswich Town Women’s, captaining the Queen Mary first team, and later winning the LUSL Cup with UCL. She prioritises the team, leads by example, and carries a quiet confidence that consistently earns the trust of her teammates.