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Kerr, De Vanna proud of Westfield Matildas' nationwide appeal

Westfield Matildas stars Lisa De Vanna and Sam Kerr were in a euphoric mood after spearheading a 5-0 win over Thailand in their hometown of Perth. Co-captain De Vanna scored twice while Kerr grabbed a pair of assists as the team turned in a polished performance in their maiden

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Preview: Westfield Matildas v Thailand

With the AFC Women’s Asian Cup just around the corner, the Westfield Matildas play a crucial pre-tournament friendly against Thailand at nib Stadium on Monday. In their first-ever international fixture in Perth, a huge crowd is expected to be on hand to give Alen Stajcic’s sid

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Westfield Matildas growing to become world’s best: Gorry

Katrina Gorry says the Westfield Matildas are embracing the favourites tag for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup as they continue their quest to be the best team in the world. After an incredible string of results last year, the Westfield Matildas reached an all-time high ran

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Westfield Matildas latest FIFA world ranking revealed

The Westfield Matildas have dropped two places to sixth spot in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings released on Friday [AEDT]. After Alen Stajcic’s side reached their highest-ever position of fourth in the last ranking release in December, they’ve taken a fall in the first

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Polkinghorne: Westfield Matildas focused on Asian Cup glory

Clare Polkinghorne says the Westfield Matildas are determined to qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup by winning next month’s Asian Cup in Jordan. Alen Stajcic’s side are heading to the Asian Cup as one of the pre-tournament favourites after enjoying some incredible

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Stajcic eyes AFC Women's Asian Cup glory as first of 'big three' trophies

The Westfield Matildas are targeting success at the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup as the launching pad to a potentially momentous treble. Australia will be the top-ranked nation at next month's tournament in Jordan after rising to an all-time best of fourth in the world. I

The Westfield Matildas celebrate a goal in he 3-2 win over Brazil in Newcastle.

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Alen Stajcic names Westfield Matildas squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup assault

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic has confirmed his final 23-player squad for next month’s 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan, plus next Monday’s international friendly match against Thailand at nib Stadium in Perth. The Westfield Matildas will commence a two-week p

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Westfield Matildas to hold open training session in Perth

Want to see your favourite Westfield Matildas up close and personal ahead of their clash against Thailand in Perth? Well you have the perfect chance with coach Alen Stajcic to put his side through their paces at nib Stadium in an open training session just two days before the

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Ibini raring to go for Westfield Young Matildas' Thailand clash

Sydney FC youngster Princess Ibini says she is hoping to build on her superb club form when the Westfield Young Matildas tackle Thailand on Friday. Gary van Egmond's squad are currently in camp as part of an ASEAN-Australia Football Exchange, culminating in a friendly between

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Experts tip Westfield Matildas star Kerr to shine in 2018 NWSL

She broke a stack of records and dominated the National Women’s Soccer League in America last year and Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr is expected to set the competition alight again in 2018. That’s the opinion of the leading writers from the NWSL Media Association after a po

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Opponent Watch: Westfield Matildas' Asian Cup rivals

With the Algarve Cup now out of the way, the Westfield Matildas' attentions have turned to the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup. There's less than a month until kick-off in Jordan as Australia look to regain the trophy they won in 2010. And with the tournament doubling as a q

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Fresh faces take their opportunity with Westfield Matildas in Portugal

The Westfield Matildas’ Algarve Cup run gave a number of fresh faces a chance to prove themselves and gain valuable experience.

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Westfield Matildas fall to Portugal at Algarve Cup

The Westfield Matildas have finished fourth at the Algarve Cup, going down 2-1 to hosts Portugal in the bronze medal match. Coach Alen Stajcic made seven changes to his starting eleven, handing starts to midfielder Alex Chidiac and right-back Hannah Brewer. Sam Kerr began t

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Stajcic happy with growing depth

Alen Stajcic has highlighted building squad depth as the major positive to come from the Algarve Cup in Portugal. With a host of players unavailable, the Westfield Matildas coach cast his net wide to fill out a squad for the tournament.

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Westfield Matildas remain unbeaten in Algarve Cup with win over China PR

The Westfield Matildas have fallen short of the Algarve Cup final despite a 2-0 win over China in their final pool match in Portugal. Results earlier in the day meant Australia had to win by at least four goals in order to make the final and despite a plethora of chances, Alen