19 Dec 2025

Wellingtonian takes to the field for Thai women's football team

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 19 December 2025
Image of Natalie Olson

Photo: Instagram: FA Thailand

South East Asia's biggest sporting event winds up tomorrow, and playing for the Thai  women's side has been Wellington's Natalie Olson.

She had a cracking season for Wellington United this year - 35 goals  - netting her the Golden Boot in the Women's Central League.

That saw her dad reach out to Anthony Hudson  - former All Whites manager, who's currently managing the Thai men's team - to let him know about Thai-born Natalie's success.

She was invited over to train with the team in early December and made her debut for Thailand during the South East Asian Games.

Kathryn talks to her about how it's gone and her plans for the future.