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Anna Harrington

BIZARRE: Wellington midfielder quits alw for financial reasons - What They Never Told You

Chloe Knott has announced her ALW retirement just days after scoring for Wellington Phoenix. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Wellington Phoenix vice-captain Chloe Knott has quit A-League Women and put her professional career on hold due to "financial obligations."

The Phoenix confirmed Knott had been granted a release from her contract just five days after scoring the winner in third-placed Wellington's 2-1 win over Perth Glory, just six weeks into the season.

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