WHOS WHO AND WHATS NEW IN THE W-LEAGUEADELAIDE UNITEDCoach: Hussein SkenderovicLast season: 5thThe Lady Reds are still chasing finals football and have signed leagues first Brazilian player to help. Defender Monica Hickmann Alves brings big-game nous to an outfit thats undergone yet another rebuild. Young Matildas Alex Chidiac, Emily Condon and Grace Abbey headline a youthful squad boosted by expert campaigner Racheal Quigley. Skenderovic has also signed American trio Danny Colaprico, Sofia Huerta, and Katie Naughton.BRISBANE ROARCoach: Mel AndreattaLast season: 4th, semi-finalistsIf Brisbane model this season on any match it should be the semi-final, when they became the only side to hold Melbourne City scoreless in regulation time before falling on penalties. Despite a contractual dispute, stalwarts Clare Polkinghorne, Tameka Butt, Katrina Gorry and Angela Beard have re-signed, while new faces include Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, Danish defender Nina Frausing-Pedersen and US midfielder Maddy Evans.CANBERRA UNITEDCoach: Rae DowerLast season: 2nd, semi-finalistsAmerican recruits Jasmyne Spencer and Celeste Boureille bring plenty of punch to an attack already boasting Matildas striker Michelle Heyman and Julie Dolan Medal winner Ashleigh Sykes. Defence, meanwhile, is a work in progress as Emma Checker continues her recovery from an ACL tear, though Japan World Cup-winner Yukari Kinga will add experience. Expect to see Heyman try her hand in attacking midfield behind Spencer.MELBOURNE CITYCoach: Joe MontemurroLast season: Premiers and championsLast seasons runaway winners have targets on their backs as rivals clamber to catch up with the leagues newest and richest club. The loss of mercurial Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna and Scottish gun Kim Little takes the shine off Citys front third. But Welsh midfielder Jess Fishlocks retention is a coup, as is snaring Erika Tymrak on loan from Kansas City and poaching Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams from Canberra United.MELBOURNE VICTORYCoach: Jeff HopkinsLast season: 9thAfter a shocking season with just seven points from 12 games, Victory are rather hoping that former Brisbane title-winning coach Hopkins can inject a winning mentality back into the squad. English striker Natasha Dowie is on board, as are goalkeeper Bianca Henninger and fellow American, defender Samantha Johnson. The rebuild is evident but dont expect any finals action this time.NEWCASTLE JETSCoach: Craig DeansLast season: 6thAfter finishing just three points outside the finals but with the least number of goals, the Jets priority has understandably been hiring a gun striker. They reckon theyve hit the jackpot with American Jen Hoy, who replaces Tara Andrews and has pace to burn. In another promising sign for the Hunter-based club, Deans has proven he can hold onto big players by retaining Chloe Logarzo after her breakout year with the Matildas.PERTH GLORYCoach: Bobby DespotovskiLast season: 8thSam Kerr has finally recovered from her long-term foot injury and is itching to get started alongside American Vanessa DiBernardo, who was honoured for scoring last seasons goal of the year. Expect Glory to hit the back of the net more often. Defence has been the weak link though Mexican international Arianna Romero will help solve that problem with assistance from midfield recruit Alyssa Mautz.SYDNEY FCCoach: Daniel BarrettLast season: 3rd, grand finalistsPledging to spend the whole salary cap, Sydney are on the verge of unveiling a South American import. Not that the teams local expertise is lacking. The Sky Blues boast the least-changed squad along with the addition of added experience in Servet Uzunlar and Georgia Yeoman-Dale. Augusts heartbreaking Rio Olympics exit has Matildas Kyah Simon, Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy hungry to hunt down Melbourne City.WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERSCoach: Richard ByrneLast season: 7thThe Wanderers are banking on a new coach to achieve new things - like making finals for the first time. If Byrne, the clubs third mentor in five seasons, can successfully mesh a solid roster it could just happen. Captain Caitlin Cooper, goalkeeper Casey Dumont and Matilda Ellie Carpenter are the local stars while club-hopper Kendall Fletcher headlines an American quartet also including Paige Nielsen, Alex Arlitt and striker Katie Stengel. Henry Ellenson Pistons Jersey . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. 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The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Funchess will replace Jerricho Cotchery in the starting lineup, giving Newton another huge target to go along with the 6-5, 250-pound Benjamin and 6-5, 255-pound tight end Greg Olsen in the passing game.Weve got something only God can give us: size, speed and strength, Newton said.Funchess never got to play with Benjamin in 2015. Benjamin tore his ACL in training camp, ending his season before it had a chance to begin. Funchess went on to catch 31 passes for 473 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie in a reserve role, helping the Panthers reach the Super Bowl and finish 17-2.With Benjamin coming back and Funchess stepping up, the Panthers didnt attempt to re-sign Cotchery.Coach Ron Rivera has described Funchess as being light years ahead of last season. He said Funchess is playing faster and with more confidence.Youre seeing what hes going to add to the offense, Rivera said. We saw that at the end of the year last year. Everybody was waiting for him, and then in midseason he kind of came into his own and made some things happen. By the end of the season, he got better and stronger, and thats what hes doing right now, getting stronger, learning the plays. Hes learning how to use that big body like Kelvin does.Funchess said he feels more comfortable with offensive coordinator Mike Shulas system enterring his second season.ddddddddddddIm just smoothing out my routes and learning how to use my hands to get off the ball and get separation, Funchess said.Newton, who is 6-5, 250 himself, expects both big receivers will play a huge role in 2016 as the Panthers try to build off a season in which they led the league in scoring.The wide receiver position has changed to a degree, Newton said. You look around the league and see Odell (Beckham), Antonio Brown, those quick little shifty guys. But having a Benji, having Fun(chess), having guys that are 6-5, 6-6 and are able to move and able to jump as well, and you know the average (defensive back) is probably 5-foot-9, 5-10, that size and girth is an edge for you.Funchess isnt afraid to get physical either.In practice Tuesday he took exception to rookie cornerback Daryl Worleys failed attempt to punch the ball out after Funchess hauled in a pass. When Worleys punch caught Funchess in the throat, the receiver wound up in a scuffle on the ground, unwilling to let go of Worleys facemask until coaches came into break them up.Rivera warned he doesnt want to see that in a game, but its pretty clear he likes the energy and physicality the 2015 second-round pick possesses.With Ted Ginn Jr., Philly Brown, Brenton Bersin, Stephen Hill, Kevin Norwood and Damiere Byrd all competing for roster spots at receiver, the Panthers have some tough decisions ahead further down the depth chart. Rivera doesnt seem to mind.Its a good group, Rivera said.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '