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‘There is obviously a bit of tension there’: Stajcic ready for battle with Brazil

Alen Stajcic expects Brazil will be fired-up for the clash with the defending champions Westfield Matildas in Friday morning’s opening match of the Tournament of Nations. Australia and Brazil has forged quite a rivalry over the last few years, which has included some epic clas

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‘Five years ago, we wouldn’t have even been invited’

The Tournament of Nations could easily be mistaken for the latter stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. You have the world number one — the United States, the powerhouses who, in the history of FIFA’s World Rankings, have never gone lower than number two. You have the curre

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The incredible performances behind Kerr’s FIFA Best nomination

Sam Kerr continues to make waves in world football after the Westfield Matildas striker was again nominated for the FIFA Best Award for Women’s Player of the Year. It’s the second straight year the 24-year-old has made the shortlist for the prestigious award and is a further e

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FIFA Best nomination reward for Stajcic’s impact on Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas boss Alen Stajcic is in the running to be named the best coach in women’s football following his nomination for the FIFA Best Awards on Tuesday night. It’s a well-deserved nomination for the 44-year-old, who has turned the Westfield Matildas into arguably th

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Stajcic, Kerr nominated for FIFA Best Awards

Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic and star striker Sam Kerr have been shortlisted for FIFA Best awards 2018. In a huge accolade for the duo, Stajcic has been nominated alongside nine others as the best women’s coach for the last 12 months, while Kerr is in the top 10 in li

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Laura Alleway replaces Steph Catley in Westfield Matildas squad

Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed on Tuesday that experienced defender Laura Alleway has replaced Steph Catley in the Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Tournament of Nations squad. Catley, who is currently playing her football with Seattle Reign FC in the National Wome

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‘Legacy, pioneers, role models’: Forces driving Westfield Matildas’ ambitions

There is a sense something special is brewing among the Westfield Matildas players. The success at the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup made waves back home — the women were the first senior national team to deliver Australia a major international title. But the ascent to become

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FIFA Women’s World Cup central to NSW Government’s 10 in 10 plan

In a win for the people of New South Wales – and a huge boost for jobs and tourism – the NSW Government today announced plans to bid for 10 World Cups in the next 10 years. On Monday, Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian launched plans to attract some of the biggest sporting even

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Australian Referees Selected for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup

Australian referees have again been recognised on the international stage with Referee Kate Jacewicz and Assistant Referee Renae Coghill being selected for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup being played in France.

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Raso: Getting waived was the best thing that happened to me

Few professional athletes would describe having their deal ripped up as the best thing that could have happened to them. Not Hayley Raso, whose infectious enthusiasm has seen her establish herself as a regular with the Westfield Matildas and once again make her stamp on the NW

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NWSL Wrap: Raso's goal seals win for Portland

Westfield Matildas star Hayley Raso will head into this week's Tournament of Nations in a buoyant mood after playing a starring role in Portland Thorns' win over Sky Blue FC on Sunday (AEST). Elsewhere, there was a gripping draw at the top-of-the-table which featured four West

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The call that convinced Katrina Gorry to tear up club plans

Westfield Matildas gun Katrina Gorry has revealed how one phone call convinced her to gamble on an unknown adventure and completely reshape her Tournament of Nations preparations. On the back of her involvement at the AFC Women's Asian Cup, Gorry has emerged as a key figure fo

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How 2017 Tournament of Nations sparked Westfield Matildas' rise

When the 2018 Tournament of Nations commences in late July the Westfield Matildas could be forgiven for taking part in a brief moment of reflection on the past 12 months – and the impact of their game-changing 2017 win. That victory clinched Australia’s first silverware since

Alen Stajcic has named a strong 21-player Westfield Matildas squad for the upcoming Tournament of Nations in the USA.

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Created in the Westfield W-League: History made in America

The game has changed for the Westfield Matildas. Nearly one year on from their commanding 2017 victory, Alen Stajcic’s side enter the 2018 Tournament of Nations as world beaters. CHIDIAC: Westfield Young Matildas' star on dream Atleti move FOWLER: ‘She has the rarest abi

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Another award for Westfield Matildas' star

Samantha Kerr’s exceptional year in international football continued Thursday (AEST) when she was honoured with an award at the 2018 ESPY Awards held in Los Angeles, California.