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Aivi Luik seals deal with Spanish side Sevilla FC Femenino

Westfield Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik is headed back to Spain after signing with Sevilla FC Femenino in the Primera División. Fresh off another trophy winning Westfield W-League season, Luik joins Sevilla on a one year deal. "Sevilla gives me the opportunity to

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Matildas Abroad: Lydia Williams reports for Arsenal duty

Jenna McCormick joined her Westfield Matildas teammates in Europe while Karly Roestbakken and LSK Kvinner continued their winning start to the season. Across in England, pre-season continued for the Westfield Matildas as several learned their Women’s FA Cup fates. NOR

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Raso and Kerr set for quarter final clash as Women’s FA Cup fixtures confirmed

Westfield Matildas Hayley Raso and Sam Kerr are set to go head-to-head as their clubs meet in the Quarter-Finals of the 2019/20 Women’s FA Cup. The Football Association confirmed the Women’s FA Cup will resume in the early part of the 2020/21 season, with Wembley Stadium set t

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Jenna McCormick signs with Real Betis

Westfield Matildas defender Jenna McCormick has signed with Spanish side Real Betis on a two year contract. McCormick joins the Seville based club as their fifth signing ahead of the 2020/21 season of the Primera División Femenina. The 25 year old becomes the second A

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Matildas Abroad: Westfield Matildas meet in Toppserien action

While COVID-19 has forced the cancellation or early conclusion to some football leagues around the world, a host of Westfield Matildas have resumed their commitments in Europe. On the Matildas Abroad wrap several national teammates went head-to-head for their respective clubs

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Aussies Abroad: How COVID-19 is impacting Westfield Matildas around the world

Football leagues across the world have been postponed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus - so what does it mean for the Westfield Matildas? The large majority of leagues have suspended competition until April 4 at the very earliest. The Westfield Matildas' internatio

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Aussies Abroad preview: Raso may debut against Kerr in Women’s FA Cup showdown

Hayley Raso could be in line for her Everton debut against Westfield Matildas teammate Sam Kerr’s Chelsea in the Women’s FA Cup quarter finals this weekend. The former Brisbane Roar attacker’s first appearance since joining the FA Women’s Super League outfit in January has bee

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr claims first English title as Chelsea edge Foord's Arsenal

Sam Kerr lifted her first trophy in England after Chelsea beat Caitlin Foord’s Arsenal to claim their maiden Continental League Cup crown. A dramatic, stoppage-time winner from Beth England sealed a 2-1 triumph for the Blues against their London rivals, as Kerr and Foord came

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Aussies Abroad preview: Kerr, Foord to face off in Cup Final

Australia's lethal strike duo will go head-to-head this weekend when Caitlin Foord’s Arsenal and Sam Kerr’s Chelsea face off in the FA Women’s Super League Cup Final on Sunday morning (AEDT). Kerr comes into the clash off the back of a 90-minute shift in an entertaining 3-3 dr

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Aussies Abroad: Foord nets goal on Arsenal debut as Kerr plays in six-goal thriller

Caitlin Foord scored a goal on debut as Arsenal stamped their FA Cup quarter final ticket with a 2-0 win over Lewes. Food pounced on Danielle van de Donk's cross 10 minutes after the restart to break the resistance of FA WSL2 outfit Lewes. Feature image courtesy of Arsenal

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Aussies Abroad preview: Foord, Logarzo in line for English debuts

Westfield Matildas stars Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo could get their English football debuts this weekend. Foord is gearing up for Arsenal's FA Women's Cup fifth round tie at home to Lewes, on Monday 12am. She trained at London Colney for the first time on Tuesday foll

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Vote for Sam Kerr to win BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020

Westfield Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr has been nominated for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020, so don't miss your chance to vote for the Australian skipper! The 26-year-old Fremantle-born striker was nominated last week to win the prestigious prize, which is

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Raso sidelined after having surgery on broken nose

Hayley Raso’s debut for English Women’s Super League club Everton has been delayed after the Westfield Matildas attacker had surgery on a broken nose. The former Brisbane Roar ace caught an elbow to the face during the Green and Gold’s crunch Olympic Games qualifier against Ch

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr features as Chelsea set up FA Cup clash with Raso’s Everton

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr helped Chelsea advance to the quarter final of the Women’s FA Cup following a 1-0 win against Liverpool. Kerr came off the Blues bench in the 75th minute of their Fifth Round tie in place of Hannah Blundell as the home side closed out a clos

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Aussies Abroad: Foord, Logarzo and Raso prepare for debuts in England

Three Westfield Matildas stars could be set to feature for the first time in England after a successful stage of Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers. Arsenal signing Caitlin Foord, Everton recruit Hayley Raso and Bristol City's Chloe Logarzo are reporting to their new teams after he

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Polkinghorne and Gorry sign for Norwegian big-movers Avaldsnes

Clare Polkinghorne and Katrina Gorry are the latest Westfield Matildas bound for Europe after signing for Norwegian Toppserien outfit Avaldsnes. Brisbane Roar duo Polkinghorne, 30, and Gorry, 27, will link up with the Karmøy-based club in Norway's top flight following the end

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Foord completes move to English champions Arsenal

Sydney FC striker Caitlin Foord has completed her switch To FA Women’s Super League giants Arsenal FC. The 25-year old Sky Blues striker joins a number of Westfield W-League players to be transferred overseas from a club in Australia. Foord has spent seven and a half season

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Galabadaarachchi faces FA Cup tie against Arsenal

Jacynta Galabadaarachchi will be tested in the pressure-cooker of an all-London cup showdown when she faces Arsenal on Monday morning AEDT. The West Ham United starlet will be eyeing a winning start to her side’s Women’s FA Cup campaign when they tackle the Gunners at Rush Gre