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Australia learn AFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2019 Qualifiers fate

The Junior Matildas have learned their group for the second round of qualifiers for the 2019 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship. They were placed alongside hosts Laos as well as Vietnam and IR Iran in the Round 2 draw, which took place in the early hours of Thursday morning. SEL

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Polkinghorne: 'No position is safe'

Westfield Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne said the improved depth in Australian football means that no player is assured of a starting berth in the Seven Consulting International Series against Chile. The likes of Sam Kerr, Katrina Gorry and Emily van Egmond have returned

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Stajcic surprised by Kerr's "phenomenal" development

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic admits he has been taken aback by watching how Sam Kerr has coped with her emergence into stardom. Kerr has returned to the squad for the team's double-header with Chile in the Seven Consulting International Series, which starts with

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Gema Simon replaces Larissa Crummer in Westfield Matildas squad

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today advised that Newcastle Jets defender Gema Simon has replaced her club teammate Larissa Crummer in the Westfield Matildas squad for the forthcoming ‘Seven Consulting International Series’ against Chile. Crummer, who has represented Aust

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'Driven' Logarzo makes personal FIFA Women's World Cup pledge

Chloe Logarzo is hell-bent on atoning for the heartbreak of her absence from the last FIFA Women's World Cup and insists nothing can shake her steely focus. The Westfield Matildas midfielder fell narrowly short of selection for the squad that ultimately reached the last eight

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Stajcic: Depth and versatility key to Westfield Matildas' success

Alen Stajcic believes the new-found depth and versatility of his his Westfield Matildas squad will be key to their success. Stajcic welcomes back regulars Sam Kerr, Alanna Kennedy, Emily van Egmond and Katrina Gorry as he enjoys easing injury issues ahead of the ‘Seven Consult

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'It's always special': Polkinghorne relishing Australian return

Clare Polkinghorne hopes that the Westfield Matildas use November's matches against Chile as a stepping stone for a push at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup. After their famous two victories against Brazil at the same venues in 2017, the Westfield Matildas will again be pla

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Westfield Young Matildas defeat Mongolia 18-0

The Young Matildas came away with an impressive 18-0 win over Mongolia in the opening match of their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers. Gary van Egmond’s side shot out of the blocks from the early whistle with Princess Ibini unlocking the floodgates. The Sydney FC fo

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How to watch Westfield W-League Round 1

We've been blessed to see the Westfield Matildas do us proud on the international stage.

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'I had this fire in my belly': How big crowds motivate Westfield Matildas legend

Westfield Matildas veteran Lisa De Vanna is hopeful history repeats and the ‘sold out’ sign appears at much-anticipated fixtures on home soil next month. Australia take on Chile in Penrith and Newcastle, on November 10 and 13 respectively, as preparations for the FIFA Women’s

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Westfield Young Matildas primed for AFC U19 Women's Championship qualifiers

The Westfield Young Matildas face a big challenge in Lebanon in the first phase of qualification for the 2019 AFC U19 Women's Championship to be held in Thailand. Gary van Egmond has named a 23-player squad and will hope his side can win their three games against Mongolia, Leb

Westfield Matildas players celebrate a goal in their 3-2 win over Brazil in Newcastle.

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Westfield Matildas return to Newcastle for a stiff test against Chile

The Westfield Matildas continue their preparations for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, as they host Chile at McDonald Jones Stadium on Tuesday, November 13. Australia’s recent tour of Europe proved to Alen Stajcic his team has the depth to compete with the world

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Every Westfield W-League team's Westfield Matildas for 2018/19

Nothing livens up a competition quite like a looming international tournament and the fast-approaching FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 is sure to have the same positive influence on the Westfield W-League. Major player movements and a competitive title race are also set to make fo

Sam Kerr has seen plenty in her incredible career but admits Saturday’s historic win over Brazil is something she’ll cherish forever.

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Déjà vu for Westfield Matildas who face South American test in Penrith

The Westfield Matildas host world No.39 Chile in a series of friendlies in Penrith and Newcastle this November, hoping to improve on the solid foundations the built during their most recent tour of Europe. The two fixtures will be a solid test for Alen Stajcic’s women, agains

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Westfield Young Matildas bound for Beirut

Westfield Young Matildas Head Coach Gary van Egmond named a 23-player squad on Tuesday to travel to Lebanon this month for the first phase of qualifying for the 2019 AFC U19 Women’s Championship. 23 of Australia’s brightest female footballers will compete in Group A of qualify