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Westfield Matildas close FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up camp with Netherlands loss

The Westfield Matildas produced a spirited performance but fell to 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in their final FIFA Women’s World Cup™ warm-up match. Ante Milicic’s side had the better of the first half but Olympique Lyonnais striker Shanice van de Sanden’s header deep i

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LIVE BLOG: Relive the action as the Westfield Matildas are beaten by the Netherlands

The Westfield Matildas finalised their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup preparations with a 3-0 friendly defeat against the Netherlands. Australia's clash with the Netherlands allowed head coach Ante Milicic one last look at his charges in action before world football's showpiece e

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Kerr headlines NWSL May Team of the Month

Sam Kerr's brilliant start to the 2019 National Women's Soccer League season continues, with the Westfield Matildas and Chicago Red Stars forward named in the NWSL May Team of the Month Awarded Player of the Month honours for May on Friday, Australian captain and two-time NW

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My Westfield Matildas Story: Laura Alleway - 'I was freaking out'

Laura Alleway remembers the child-like excitement that engulfed her first away tour with the Westfield Matildas - a trip to the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, no less. It's fair to say roles have reversed for the Melbourne Victory defender nearly eight years on, as the 29-year-o

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'Last opportunity': Milicic discusses his plans for Netherlands

Ante Milicic says fine-tuning combinations on the pitch and getting match minutes into the legs of those who need it are vital in Sunday morning’s (2.15am AEST kick-off) friendly against the Netherlands. A sell-out crowd at Eindhoven’s 35,000-capacity Philips Stadion is antic

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Perfect preparation: Carpenter buzzing for sellout crowd against Netherlands

A sell-out crowd in Eindhoven for Sunday morning’s (AEST) friendly with the Netherlands serves as perfect preparation for the Westfield Matildas to hit the FIFA Women’s World Cup running, according to Ellie Carpenter. Australia play their final pre-World Cup hit-out the 35,000

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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 6 days to go

The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is officially less than a week away, with all eyes turning towards Parc des Princes in Paris where the action beckons. The opening fixture will see hosts France take on Korea Republic at 9.00pm local time on Friday (7 June; 5.00am AEST,

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Match preview: Netherlands v Westfield Matildas

Australia’s clash with the Netherlands this Sunday morning (kick off 2:15am AEST) offers head coach Ante Milicic one last look at his charges in action before the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup commences. Milicic and the Westfield Matildas have been fine-tuning preparations for S

Aivi Luik in action against Korea Republic at this year's Cup of Nations tournament

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Luik joins Mata and Morgan by giving back with Common Goal

Westfield Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik has joined a global movement of famous footballers by deciding to commit to the Common Goal initiative. The not-for-profit organisation, which sees famous footballers and those related to the game donate 1% of their income to worthwhile

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Confirmed: Every FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ 23-woman squad

With just over one week to go until the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ kicks off at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Saturday morning (AEST), it is fair to say the excitement is mounting. As the action nears, we are providing you with a group-by-group breakdown of every

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Kerr named NWSL's best player in May

The National Women’s Soccer League 2019 season may be in its early stages but the accolades keep rolling in for Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr. The two-time NWSL Golden Boot winner has hit red-hot form in the past few weeks and her unstoppable performances for the Chicago

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My Westfield Matildas Story: Steph Catley – ‘This is our chance to show Australia football is our sport’

Steph Catley believes a successful FIFA Women’s World Cup™ for the Westfield Matildas could have a profound affect on the game in Australia. In a series of exclusive interviews for Matildas.com.au, we will be catching up with members of Ante Milicic's 23-player squad in the bu

Ellie Carpenter Australia World Cup squad 2019

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How to watch Netherlands v Westfield Matildas

Australia's World Cup preparations ramp up with an international friendly against the Netherlands this Sunday morning, June 2 (AEST). And you can view it all from the comfort of your own home.

The musicians behind the Westfield Matildas World Cup song

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Tune in: Westfield Matildas' official song for the FIFA Women’s World Cup

In a first for the Westfield Matildas, a song has been written especially for the team ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The anthem for the Westfield Matildas – called 'Everything We Ever Dreamed Of' – was penned by an all-star team of Aussie musicians includ

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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 7 days to go

Seven days separates us from the first kick of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ at Parc des Princes in Paris, with the excitement mounting with every passing day. The opening fixture will see hosts France take on Korea Republic at 9.00pm local time on Friday week (7 Jun