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Westfield Matildas set for Algarve Cup departure

A 22-player Westfield Matildas squad will depart for the 2018 Algarve Cup in Portugal this evening without star attacker Kyah Simon who has unfortunately been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Simon suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s Westfield W-Legaue 2018 Grand

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Canberra United star Sykes announces retirement

In a major shock, Canberra United and Westfield Matildas star striker Ashleigh Sykes has confirmed on Friday she has decided to retire from her professional playing career. The 26-year-old made the announcement after United's Westfield W-League campaign, meaning she won't play

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Van Egmond completes move to Orlando Pride in NWSL

Emily van Egmond has signed with National Women’s Soccer League club Orlando Pride, the club confirmed on Thursday. The Westfield Matildas midfielder has previously spent time in the USA over three seasons with Western New York Flash (2012), Seattle Reign (2013) and Chicago Re

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Kerr’s challenge to Perth fans ahead of Westfield Matildas clash

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr has challenged Western Australian fans to ‘pack out’ Perth's nib Stadium when Australia hosts Thailand in a friendly in late March. The FFA confirmed on Wednesday that the Matildas will tackle the world number 30 in a farewell clash ahead of Ap

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Westfield Matildas' Thailand clash a World Cup audition for Perth: Stajcic

Westfield Matildas boss Alen Stajcic believes Australia’s upcoming friendly with Thailand is an opportunity for Perth to prove its worth as a FIFA World Cup host city. FFA, with the support of the Australian Government, is moving to the final stages of a bid for the 2023 FIFA

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Westfield Matildas to take on Thailand in farewell friendly in Perth

The Westfield Matildas will play their first-ever match in Perth next month as the team’s preparations for the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan intensify. Perth’s nib Stadium will be the scene of the Westfield Matildas’ farewell friendly against fellow 2018 AFC Women’s Asi

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Stajcic selects preliminary 25-player squad ahead of mission Algarve

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic has today named a preliminary 25-player squad ahead of next Tuesday’s departure to Portugal for the 2018 Algarve Cup. 15 players from Stajcic’s preliminary squad will assemble at Valentine Sports Park (VSP) in Sydney this weekend for

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Westfield Matildas defender signs with Portland in NWSL

Westfield Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter will link with Portland Thorns for the 2018 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the US. The Thorns announced Carpenter’s capture on Wednesday (AEDT), pending an international clearance. It’s a huge achievement for the 17-year

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Westfield Matildas star excited about move to Chicago in NWSL

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr admits she was "surprised" to be traded to Chicago Red Stars in America’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) last month. In a huge shock, Kerr – the 2017 NWSL Player of the Year - was traded from Sky Blue FC to Chicago. Despite setting a

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Neymar, Hazard...Kerr! Westfield Matildas striker stars in Nike event

Westfield Matildas striker Sam Kerr joined some of world football’s biggest stars overnight at a Nike event in London to promote a new range of boots. The Aussie star rubbed shoulders with Brazilian whiz Neymar, new Manchester United striker Alex Sanchez and Belgian playmaker

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Ellie Carpenter's stunning rise continues with superb Westfield W-League campaign

Competing at the Olympic Games is the pinnacle for most athletes but for Ellie Carpenter it appears to be just the beginning. The defender debuted for the Westfield Matildas as a 15-year-old in March 2016 and was on the plane to Rio fewer than five months later, helping Austra

Emily Gielnik got the final goal in Roar's win over the Reds.

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Westfield Matildas in action: Westfield W-League final round

The Westfield W-League will reach an exciting conclusion this weekend in the lead-up to the Finals Series. With the Premiers’ Plate and spots in the top four still up for grabs, there’s plenty to play for right across the weekend. Here’s where you can see some of the Westfi

Westfield Matildas and Orlando Pride star Steph Catley.

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Westfield Matildas star joins Seattle Reign in NWSL

Westfield Matildas star Steph Catley has found a new home in the USA with the defender joining Seattle Reign for the upcoming NWSL season. Catley joins Seattle from Orlando Pride as part of a swap deal between the two clubs, with Carson Pickett and Christine Nairn moving in th

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Westfield Matildas in action: Westfield W-League Round 13 wrap

A number of Westfield Matildas took centre stage in Round 13 of the Westfield W-League, with many amongst the goals in a thrilling weekend’s action. Here’s a wrap of how some of Australia’s best performed over the weekend. CHLOE LOGARZO Sydney FC held on for a vital 2-1

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Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr: An incredible 2017

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr received yet another accolade on Thursday night when she was named Young Australian of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra. Kerr has inspired thousands of Australians, for her exploits and endeavours both on and off the pitch. But on the fiel