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Aussies Abroad: Raso scores as Thorns clinch 'crazy' late win against Pride

Westfield Matilda Hayley Raso opened the scoring and a dramatic late finish followed as Portland Thorns struck a stoppage time winner to sink Orlando Pride 4-3. Alanna Kennedy and Emily van Egmond’s Pride had fought back from 3-1 down to pull level as the clock ticked past 90

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Kennedy believes turning point in Orlando Pride's season has arrived

Alanna Kennedy insists Orlando Pride’s spirit is unshakable as the Westfield Matildas defender prepares to face Portland Thorns on Monday (AEST). The 24-year-old last turned out for Pride on May 6, in a 1-0 defeat at Houston Dash, before jetting out to France to help Australia

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NWSL weekend preview: Polkinghorne and Kerr to duel when Dash host Chicago

It could be a case of out of the frying pan into a Sam Kerr-stoked fire for Clare Polkinghorne when her Houston Dash side come up against the Chicago Red Stars in Sunday morning’s National Women’s Soccer League clash (kick-off 10.30am AEST). Polkinghorne played her first match

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Matildas skipper Kerr claims two prestigious ESPY Awards

Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr continues to rack up the accolades after picking up two awards at the annual ESPYS. The 26-year-old was named as the best player in America’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) as well as the Best International Soccer Player. It’s the

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Australia launches distinctive logo for 2023 Bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Football Federation Australia’s campaign to host the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 has taken another step forward following the release of Australia’s official Bid Mark. Australia’s Bid Mark, which will be used nationally and internationally to promote Australia’s Bid t

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Future Matildas embrace 2019 ‘Push Up Challenge’

Players from the Future Matildas program will join approximately 27,000 Australians in completing The Push Up Challenge this month – an annual initiative backed by headspace that aims to bring people together and shine the spotlight on mental health. The Challenge asks those w

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Aussies Abroad: Catley leads Seattle Reign to top NWSL ladder

Steph Catley helped Seattle Reign climb to the top of the National Women’s Soccer League by beating title rivals Portland Thorns 1-0 on their own turf. Catley came up against three of her Westfield Matildas teammates and she thwarted the efforts of Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foo

Amy Harrison and Lydia Williams are all smiles as they embrace after the match

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Matildas crowned Australia’s most-loved team following the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Following their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019TM campaign in France, the Matildas have received unparalleled levels of support, being ranked as Australia’s most-loved sporting team according to the BenchMark Emotional Connection study, conducted by True North Research. The positi

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Sensational Kerr takes out NWSL Player of the Week

Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr is again the talk of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) after taking out the competition’s Player of the Week award. Kerr took out the accolade for her stunning hattrick in the Chicago Red Stars’ 3-2 win over Orlando Pride on the week

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VOTE: Sam Kerr up for two ESPY Awards

Westfield Matildas and Chicago Red Stars striker Sam Kerr is up for more accolades in 2019, after being nominated for the ESPY 'Best International Women's Soccer Player' and 'Best NWSL Player'. Kerr, 25, broke the NWSL all-time goalscoring record last year, and is the holder o

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Kerr equals four-season NWSL record with Chicago hat trick

Sam Kerr is no stranger to breaking records, whether it be for the Westfield Matildas, in the Westfield W-League or in the National Women’s Soccer League. And in Monday morning’s return to NWSL action for Chicago Red Stars – in which Kerr netted a hat-trick in a 3-2 win over O

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NWSL wrap: Kerr scores hat trick for Chicago on return from World Cup

Sam Kerr announced her National Women's Soccer League return in some style, netting a hat trick in Chicago Red Stars' 3-2 win over Orlando Pride. Red Stars forward Kerr had been allowed an extended period of rest by coach Rory Dames following Australia’s Round of 16 World Cup

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Logarzo and Harrison lead the way as Westfield Matildas return to NWSL

Chloe Logarzo and Amy Harrison could be in line for Washington Spirit’s huge clash with North Carolina Courage this weekend as Australia’s World Cup stars turn their focus back to the National Women’s Soccer League. Logarzo and Harrison were among the first players to return f

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What they said: Catley, Kerr, Williams and Foord reflect on World Cup lessons

The Matildas have thanked Australia for their incredible support and reflected on the lessons they have learned throughout their France 2019 journey. Australia's World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking close on Sunday morning (AEST) in a 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Norway.

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Kennedy: We had so much more to give

Australia’s World Cup journey was thrilling and inspiring in equal measure but defender Alanna Kennedy can’t help but wonder what might’ve been. The Matildas were knocked out at the Round of 16 stage in Sunday morning’s 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to Norway, after scores were