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Chile matches crucial to 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup assault: van Egmond

Westfield Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond says Australia intend to make history and win the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Australia’s preparation for the big tournament next year ramps up with the visit of Chile in two friendlies next month. Those matches agai

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Chidiac scores again to continue great Spanish form

Westfield Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac’s bright start to her Atletico Madrid career continued as the 19-year-old bagged another goal in a 3-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday (AEDT). In just her fourth appearance for the Spanish giants, Chidiac came off the bench to score, a str

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How to get around the Westfield Matildas in November

With the Westfield Matildas homeward bound after their European tour, all eyes turn to the team’s November fixtures against Chile. Alen Stajcic’s side will return to Australian soil to host the South American side in two crucial pre-FIFA Women’s World Cup hit-outs in Penrith a

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Westfield Matildas tickets selling fast for Penrith match

Football fans are being urged to get in quick to secure their tickets for the Westfield Matildas match against Chile in Penrith next month, with ticket sales already passing 10,000 for the clash at Panthers Stadium on 10 November. The Westfield Matildas return to Australia for

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In pictures: Westfield Matildas' fighting draw against England

The Westfield Matildas ended their tour of Europe with a hard-earned 1-1 draw with England in London on Wednesday morning (AEST). It was a tough battle against Phil Neville's third-ranked Lionesses but Clare Polkinghorne's towering 84th-minute header earned the side a morale-b

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Westfield Matildas star returns to Canberra United for 2018/19

Canberra United have snared the services of Australian teenage superstar Ellie Carpenter, with the youngster signing on in the nation's capital for the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season. Carpenter joined Canberra in 2017 after making her Westfield W-League breakthrough as a 15

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The ultimate professional: a look back at Kellond-Knight's stellar career

Elise Kellond-Knight etched her name into Australian football folklore this morning. The Queenslander became the seventh player to reach 100 international caps for the Westfield Matildas in today’s 1-1 draw with England at Craven Cottage. Fittingly, the 28-year-old crowned

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Westfield Matildas star Kellond-Knight joins elite 100 Club

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive officer David Gallop AM has congratulated Westfield Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight on reaching 100 international caps for the national team on Wednesday morning. The Queenslander became just the seventh Matilda to r

Caitlin Foord gets to the ball ahead of England's Beth Mead.

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‘It shows the fight and spirit in our team’: Stajcic proud after England draw

Westfield Matildas boss Alen Stajcic praised his team’s fighting spirit in earning a draw with England on Wednesday (AEDT), delighted with the improvement they have shown on their European tour. After Saturday’s loss to France in Saint-Etienne, the Westfield Matildas had to di

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‘It shows the fight and spirit in our team’: Stajcic proud after England draw

Westfield Matildas boss Alen Stajcic praised his team’s fighting spirit in earning a draw with England on Wednesday (AEDT), delighted with the improvement they have shown on their European tour. After Saturday’s loss to France in Saint-Etienne, the Westfield Matildas had to di

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Westfield Matildas snatch late draw with England

A late goal from defender Clare Polkinghorne has seen the Westfield Matildas emerge with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with England at Craven Cottage on Wednesday morning (AEDT). The Lionesses enjoyed the better of an absorbing clash in London and looked on course for victory as they

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‘We want to control games better’: van Egmond reveals Westfield Matildas focus for England game

Assistant coach Gary van Egmond says improving the way the Westfield Matildas use the ball has been the focus leading into Wednesday morning’s (AEDT) friendly against England in London. Australia takes on the Lionesses at Craven Cottage looking to bounce back from the weekend’

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How to watch the Westfield Matildas against England

The Westfield Matildas conclude their European tour with a clash against England on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Australia takes on Phil Neville’s Lionesses at Craven Cottage looking to issue a statement of intent ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year. STAJCIC: ‘We cam

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Preview: Westfield Matildas v England

The Westfield Matildas conclude their European tour in Wednesday morning’s (AEDT) exciting friendly clash against England. Alen Stajcic’s side has made a short hop across the English Channel and are set to face the Lionesses in what looms as another crucial pre-FIFA Women’s Wo

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Kerr nominated for first ever women's Ballon d'Or

Westfield Matildas forward Sam Kerr has been nominated for the inaugural Women's Ballon d'Or award in 2018. Kerr, 25, is joined by another 14 of the best players in the world in the nominations, chosen by editorial staff of French publication France Football. REPORT: Franc