Our committee

Kensington City Soccer Club is a family-oriented and community-based club run by volunteers, dedicated to helping people of all ages develop their skills and promote the enjoyment of soccer. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of we’d love to hear from you.

Gail Nicolson
President

Gail joined Kensington City Soccer Club in 2022, shortly after relocating to Melbourne from the UK. Gail first started playing soccer in primary school and after a long hiatus played for a seniors team in South London.

Gail became the President in 2025 and is looking forward to supporting the club to continue to thrive. Gail believes that Kensington City is a special club because it is rooted in the local community. Many of our players are able to walk to our home ground, which has enabled us to attract match day crowds which even a-leagues clubs would envy.

We are looking forward to the 2025 season and providing a fun but competitive environment for women to play soccer.

Ishani Joshi
Vice President

Ish has been playing soccer in Kensington since she was 8, playing at the Kensington and Flemington Junior Sports Club before joining Kensington City Women's in 2018. She loves the club's combination of competitive spirit and local vibe, and joined the committee to contribute to the club's continual improvement and help it reach its full potential, all while maintaining its inclusive and fun culture.

Erin Grey
Secretary

Erin has been playing soccer for 15 years, and part of the sport for 17 She was introduced to the game by a friend in school saying they needed an extra player on a Sunday and nshe hasn’t turned back since. Soccer is a big love in her life as well as golf, a completely different sport. Erin joined the Committee for Kensington City to help give back to the great club and community that has welcomed me so warm and quickly. I'm looking forward to the 2025 season and seeing what amazing things we can do on and off the pitch.

Alexandra De Bortoli
Treasurer

Alexandra joined the Kensington City Soccer Club in 2018, starting her soccer journey with a small group of women who wanted to kick balls and have fun. What began as just a fun way to stay active quickly turned into a deep passion for the game. While she’s mainly known for her role as forward, Alexandra isn't afraid to step in as a goalkeeper when needed. She loves being part of the Kensington City family and is always giving her all for the club.

Luis Vilela
Committee Member

KCSC was Luis’s first senior club experience at 16, where he played under Juan Cuellar and watched the club grow over the years. In 2017, he helped establish the women’s team, creating an inclusive space for players of all skill levels. Coaching this team and introducing new players to the game was an incredibly rewarding experience. Throughout the years, he has taken on various roles within the club. My involvement on the committee is driven by a commitment to ensuring KCSC remains inclusive, offering both competitive and social opportunities for all players.

Susan Rushworth
Committee Member

Susan is living proof that it's never too late to take up a sport. Susan first got involved with soccer when she signed her daughter up for u9s with Kensington Junior Soccer Club. She volunteered for the committee and even coached a little (u9s and u11s) which was all good fun, but I realised she really wanted to play. It seemed like a crazy idea until Kensington City Soccer Club started a women's team and when her daughter moved on from juniors to join KCSC, she joined too. She made her debut in 2021, 6 months short of qualifying for a seniors card. She is so grateful to have found such a welcoming club that genuinely gives anyone who wants to have a go a chance to participate in the world’s game.

Hollie Lyman

Hollie has been playing for KCSC for over 5 years but has played football from a very young age. Hollie is from England and still can’t bring herself to call it soccer! But any opportunity to kick a ball, she’ll be there. Hollie is our social media manager and is always looking for a good photo opportunity to show the community just how much fun we have within our club.

We're recruiting!

Join us if you:

  • love soccer;

  • want to begin playing again;

  • want to meet new people and be part of a team;

  • would like to volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, linesman,

  • enjoy teaching all ages & abilities.