Wanderer far from home: Why Lee Falkon will never forget Israel

Western Sydney Wanderers Lee Falkon has played football in Israel and all over Europe. The midfielder who was signed in September for the Westfield W-League says she's not content to just make up the numbers.

Israeli import Lee Falkon is one reason the W-League has attracted attention from around the world.

The Western Sydney Wanderers player has a burning desire to end the sides' wait for a place in the finals.

Falkon was born on a kibbutz, a collective community in Israel, after her American mother left the USA to learn Hebrew.

Growing up Falkon travelled the globe playing sport - and football has become more than just a game to her.

"I have so much passion for football, I love this game" she told SBS World News.

The Western Sydney Wanderers have a team talk after training. Source: SBS

Falkon has won football cups in Israel, titles in Germany and she was also part of the Brondby side in Denmark - who reached the last eight in the Women's European Champions League.

Lee Falkon celebrates another trophy. Source: Lee Falkon

Speaking with SBS World News Falkon said her ever-growing love of football is attributed to her time growing up on the kibbutz.

"I had the best support I could ask for so I'm very grateful for that," she said.

This year she said she hopes to help Israel to quality for the World Cup in 2019.

The new Wanderer may be a bit far from home, but Lee Falkon will never forget where she came from.