ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Onyx FC is the UAE’s first fully female owned football club. The club is for women and girls only and is empowering aspiring female footballers to learn and develop.
The club has been created by females for females to support the growth of the women's game in the UAE and Middle East region, as well as providing opportunities for young girls to be the best they can be.
Female Focused
Welcoming to the entire UAE female community with all ages and abilities, and over 50 nationalities.
Experienced & Licensed
UEFA Licensed and former professional player female coaches delivering the highest standard of coaching.
Community
Social events and a strong community of women in a safe environment to connect, make friends and play football.
MEET THE TEAM
Onyx FC was created by women, with women and girls at the focus of the club's mission.
LAUREN
Lauren has a Master of Science Degree in Sports Coaching, and international playing experience at youth level, having represented Scotland in the European Championships at U17 and U19.
Lauren played for Glasgow City in the Champions League and represented the club for 10 years. As a previous Sports Scholar and member of the SFA National Performance Centre at Stirling University, Lauren has an incredible drive and desire when it comes to football.
Drawing on experience from her playing career in Scotland, she aspires to be a role model for female players in the UAE by helping to create a community in which they feel supported and inspired to fulfill their potential.
Lauren’s passion lies in empowering young girls to believe in themselves, and she has a huge amount of care for the players as individuals, with particular consideration given to areas such as injury prevention.
LISA
Coach Lisa has a UEFA B football coaching license and coached for England Schools in London before moving to the UAE eight years ago.
With a BA degree in Sport and Physical Education and a Masters degree in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, Lisa has a passion for sports and football in particular.
Lisa has playing experience for Arsenal Centre of Excellence and Watford Centre of Excellence and has also worked for both Watford and also Middlesex Centre of Excellence, as well as Arsenal Soccer School in Dubai.
Coach Lisa is keen to develop the pathway for girls’ football within the UAE, to support girls to become the best of their ability. Another focus for Coach Lisa is to develop the provision for female football within the UAE and provide international pathways for players both locally and internationally.
GEORGIA
Georgia has a passion for women’s football. With an MBA with Marketing, alongside various other qualifications including a Certificate in Sports Marketing and Sponsorship from Barça Innovation Hub - Universitas, Georgia is keen to use her knowledge to build a meaningful community, to have a strong impact on female sports in the region.
A keen sportswoman, Georgia has played various sports all her life and began to learn football when moving to Dubai. A huge passion of hers is focused on creating a community for women in the UAE to connect, make friends and stay healthy.
Bringing people together in a positive way and encouraging female empowerment in the UAE remains a focus for Georgia with Onyx FC.
HIND
Hind hopes Onyx FC can provide the opportunity for females to have a clear pathway in football in the UAE with international standards.
Hind is keen to grow the Onyx FC community so that every girl and woman is comfortable to play football, ensuring that females have a safe space to train with teammates.
As a proud Emirati, Hind believes in providing opportunities for Emirati women and girls to thrive in the world of sport.
