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‘It’s a challenge and that’s what I need’: Chelsea to propel Kerr to another level

Sam Kerr says she is fulfilling a lifelong dream after signing to play with powerful English Women’s Super League club Chelsea. The Westfield Matildas skipper ended months of speculation over her club future by announcing a two-and-a-half year deal with the London club on Wedn

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Confirmed: Kerr signs with Chelsea

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has confirmed her next career move, announcing she will join English giants Chelsea. Kerr's move was revealed on Wednesday night, joining the Blues on a two-and-a-half year deal. One of the best players in women’s football, Kerr signature

Steph Catley
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Catley predicts bright future for Westfield Matildas after successful Chile series

Steph Catley feels the Westfield Matildas can look to the future with confidence after completing a clean sweep of their two-game series with Chile. The Westfield Matildas backed up their 2-1 win in front of a record crowd in Sydney on Saturday with a well-earned 1-0 triumph i

Ante Milicic
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Milicic pleased with chance creation as Westfield Matildas set sights on February

Ante Milicic says he was pleased with how many chances the Westfield Matildas created across their two international friendly victories against Chile and believes his side will have well and truly hit their stride come January’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers. Australia edged

Sam Kerr v Chile
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Kerr confident Westfield Matildas will be ‘flying’ in time for Olympic qualifiers

Sam Kerr says the two-game series with Chile was just what the Westfield Matildas needed and predicts her side will be “flying” in time for February’s Olympic Games qualifiers. The Westfield Matildas completed a clean sweep of the Chileans with a hard-fought 1-0 win in front o

Emily Gielnik
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Gielnik’s goal sees Westfield Matildas complete Chile sweep in Adelaide

Emily Gielnik’s first-half goal was enough for the Westfield Matildas to beat Chile 1-0 in Adelaide on Tuesday night to wrap-up their two-game series in style. One of four changes to the team that prevailed in Sydney on Saturday, Gielnik made the most of her start with the mat

Emma Checker
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South Australia get behind FIFA Women’s World Cup bid ahead of Chile clash

As the Westfield Matildas get set for their first match in Adelaide in 13 years, the South Australian Government has thrown their support behind Australia’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid. South Australia became the third state – alongside NSW and Queensland – to fully get be

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Football Federation Australia congratulates SA Government on FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid decision

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated the South Australian Government and Premier Steven Marshall MP for their decision to fully back the Bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted that South Austral

Ante Milicic
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Westfield Matildas must perform under spotlight says Milicic

As the eyes of the nation fall on the Westfield Matildas, Head Coach Ante Milicic says the spotlight is motivating his side to produce performances to match the ever-growing interest. The Westfield Matildas are riding a wave of national hype after a groundbreaking week which c

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Westfield Matildas v Chile - how overseas viewers can watch

The Westfield Matildas celebrated a historic week for women’s football with a 2-1 victory against Chile on Saturday and the two teams meet again in Adelaide on Tuesday, 12 November. Captain Sam Kerr netted a double in front of a record home crowd of 20,029 at Bankwest Stadium

Ante Milicic
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History-making Westfield Matildas win delights crowd but puts Milicic on edge

Ante Milicic believes the Westfield Matildas deserved their win on a historic week for women’s football but the head coach wants more comfortable viewing next time. After a historic Collective Bargaining Agreement closed the gender pay gap for Australia’s national teams, the W

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‘Spine-tingling’ - Westfield Matildas react to recording biggest ever home attendance

There were special moments all around Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, 9 November and those memories were made in front of record-smashing crowd. History was forged as the Westfield Matildas raced to a 2-1 victory against Chile in their first ever match at Western Sydney Wanderer

Jenna McCormick
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Emotional McCormick ‘grateful’ for Westfield Matildas opportunity

Jenna McCormick was overwhelmed with emotion after making her Westfield Matildas debut among ‘some of the best of the best.’ Captain Sam Kerr fired a double, taking her international tally to 45 goals in 57 caps, as Australia downed Chile 2-1 at a jam-packed Bankwest Stadium c

Mary Fowler
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Westfield Young Matildas place fourth at AFC U-19 Women’s Championship

The Westfield Young Matildas have finished fourth at the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship following defeat to Korea Republic in the third place playoff at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand. Mary Fowler scored her fourth goal of the competition, to finish equal third in the Golden Boot

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WATCH: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on the line as Westfield Young Matildas face Korea Republic

It’s winner-takes-all for the Westfield Young Matildas and Korea Republic as the two nations battle it out for a spot at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Saturday night. The equation is simple for Leah Blayney’s squad. Featured image courtesy of @theafcdotcom on T