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Nick Ward (born 24 March 1985 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian football (soccer) player, who last played as a midfielder for Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League. ==Club career== His efforts in the inaugural A-League season of 2005–06 resulted in him becoming the first player to win the A-League's Rising Star Award with Perth Glory, along with also winning the Perth Supporter's Player of the Year, and also the Smokefree WA Coach's Award.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work=a-league.com )〕 Following the end of the first A-League season, Nick Ward had trials with Leicester City and Brentford however, much to the disappointment of Football Federation Australia, he joined Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship prior to the 2006–07 season. On 31 January 2007, the last day of the transfer window, Ward joined Brighton on loan for the remainder of the 2006–07 season. On 17 February 2007, Ward scored his first goal for the Albion in their 2–1 home win over Nottingham Forest before returning to Queens Park Rangers. On 4 December 2007, Ward's contract with Queens Park Rangers was terminated by mutual consent. He joined Melbourne Victory before further signing on as the Victory's youth marquee in a two-year deal. On 11 January 2008, Ward scored his first goal for the Melbourne Victory in their 3–0 home win over Wellington Phoenix. On 1 September 2010, it was announced that Ward had signed with the Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of the 2010/11 A-League season.〔(Ward bolsters Phoenix midfield )〕 On 11 September 2010, against Sydney FC, he scored his only goal for the Phoenix, a wonderful shot into the top right hand corner from outside the 18 yard box. Following the season, Ward was released from the Phoenix. Months after joining Iraklis Thessaloniki, Ward returned to the Wellington Phoenix after the Greek team was relegated to the amateur divisions. Ward said, “I am delighted Ricki wanted me back and everything has fallen into place. Ward rejoined Perth Glory for the 2012/13 Hyundai A-League Season, scoring his first goal since returning in the club's 3–2 win over the Newcastle Jets on the 3rd of November 2012. He scored his second goal for the club against the Western Sydney Wanderers in the 87th minute, which finished in a 1–1 draw. Ward, along with teammates Evan Berger, Dean Heffernan and Lewis Italiano were released by the Glory at the end of the 2012–13 A-League season.〔http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/268664,stars-exit-as-clubs-swing-axe.aspx〕 Ward unsuccessfully played a trial game for the Western Sydney Wanderers during the 2013–14 pre-season. Ward signed with Newcastle Jets as injury cover at the end of December 2013.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ward joins Jets as injury cover )〕 On 28 February 2015, Ward signed with Western Sydney Wanderers, making his debut in a 3-0 loss to Melbourne Victory, and unfortunately for Ward, suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/article/changes-to-a-league-squad/14i8iqmta45561epsgasp88ms1 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nick Ward (Australian footballer)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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