The defender is loving her third season in the Southern United squad.
But she will come up against some former family members in Kennedy Bryant and Sarah Morton — sister of Southern captain Rose — when they face Waterside Korori at Logan Park today.
There is no rivalry between the group. Bryant and Morton answered a call from Southern to fill some gaps last season, but returned home to Waterside Korori this year, and Partridge-Moore was looking forward to coming up against them.
"I feel like it’s going to be good," Partridge-Moore said.
"Sarah and Kennedy, they’re great girls and we absolutely loved having them in our team last year.
"I feel like coming up against them will be a nice change of pace."
Southern, fourth on the table, come into the clash after a 1-1 draw against Auckland United, while Waterside Korori (sixth) are fresh from a 3-0 win against bottom-of-the-table Ellerslie.
"There are a few key players we need to be aware of, but we’ve discussed our tactics."
Partridge-Moore, 21, originally from Palmerston North, grew up playing football and joined Central in the National Women’s League at 15.
She played two seasons before she tore her ACL in her final year of school and then moved to Dunedin to study zoology and biochemistry.
The wing-back was named in the wider Southern squad in 2021 — she was unable to play full games due to her injury — but got game time last year and claimed a starting spot this season.
"Last year was very much me just settling back into football, because everything was quite disrupted with my injury.
"But I feel like this year, I’ve finally got to a point where I’m playing a lot more consistently and just being surrounded by such high quality players has really helped my abilities to grow."
She credited Southern’s environment in helping her develop.
"The team feels like a family.
"Especially the support that I’ve had down here with my team-mates and the coaching staff has really helped me grow as a player and as an individual.
"Because we spend so much time together ... you know that on the field, and off the field, that they have your back and they’re always there and supporting, and just want the best for you."
Southern have carved a name for themselves this season, with a record of four wins, one draw and one narrow loss — to defending champions Eastern Suburbs.
"I feel like we have a lot more depth this year.
"With that whole family atmosphere, we all know that we’ve got the support. I feel like it makes it easier going into the game."
