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Football Federation Australia congratulates Young Australian of the Year Sam Kerr

Football Federation Australia Chairman Steven Lowy AM and Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM have congratulated Sam Kerr on behalf of the entire football community on being named Young Australian of the Year. Steven Lowy said Kerr was a worthy recipient of the award becau

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Amy Harrison: in her own words

Westfield Matilda and Sydney FC midfielder Amy Harrison is currently rehabbing a second major injury in her young career. Harrison always dreamt of making it big. Through hard work, her dream came true by playing football at the elite level in the W-League for Sydney FC and

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3 key Westfield Matildas for the 2018 Algarve Cup

After an incredible last 12 months for the Westfield Matildas, 2018 is set to be just as huge with some blockbuster games and massive tournaments to look forward to. The first of those comes in late February as Alen Stajcic takes his squad to the annual Algarve Cup in Portugal

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Westfield Matildas v China PR: fixture history

For the second year in a row, the Westfield Matildas have been grouped against China PR at the Algarve Cup. Alen Stajcic’s side have enjoyed a strong recent record against China – including back-to-back wins in the recent home friendly series – and will start favourites when t

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Westfield Matildas v Portugal: fixture history

Host nation Portugal are pitted in the same group as the Westfield Matildas for the 2018 edition of the Algarve Cup. Portugal is the lowest-ranked nation at the event but the hosts will be boosted by a boisterous local crowd for the Group A encounter. Here’s a quick look at

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WATCH: 2017 - A fantastic year for the Westfield Matildas

The calendar has ticked over to 2018 but why not reminisce about a wonderful 12 months for the Westfield Matildas. It started with a respectable fourth-place finish at Portugal's Algarve Cup and was highlighted by a history-making win at the Tournament of Nations in America, i

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Four young stars in frame for Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Asian Cup tilt

Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic will have some difficult decisions to make when he sits down to select his squad for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The Westfield W-League will have wrapped by then and tickets for a spot on the plane to Jordan are expected to be keenl

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Westfield Matildas in action: Westfield W-League Round 9

The Westfield W-League returns following a Christmas break with four big matches as the competition approaches the business end. Here’s where you can see some of the Westfield Matildas stars in action in Round 9. Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets, Friday, 5.20pm @ AAMI Par

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Get to know the Westfield Matildas 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup opponents

The Westfield Matildas are just days away from the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan and have been pitted in a tough group for the tournament. Alen Stajcic’s side head into the tournament as Asia’s highest-ranked nation and will undoubtedly start as favourites to go all the

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Westfield Matildas: Take our seven question quiz

It’s been a 2017 to remember for the Westfield Matildas with a stack of incredible results and individual performances and accolades. Alen Stajcic’s squad have captured the imagination of the Australian public to arguably now sit as Australia’s favourite national sporting team

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Westfield Matlidas in 2017: look back at an incredible year

The Westfield Matildas broke records, upset heavyweights and surged to their best all-time ranking in an exceptional 2017. They won nine of 11 fixtures and lost only once in normal time, finishing on a seven-match winning run that stretched from July to November. Here, we l

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Westfield Matildas Algarve Cup draw: opponent guide

The Westfield Matildas will be aiming for more silverware when they head to Portugal in February for the 2018 Algarve Cup. But who will they be squaring off against? Here are the key details for the teams Australia will meet in Group A. NORWAY World ranking: equal 14t

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3 key players Westfield Matildas could face at 2018 Asian Cup

The Westfield Matildas are heading towards the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup on the back of an incredible 2017 and are looking to continue their eye-catching performances in one of the biggest tournaments of the year. While Alen Stajcic's side are the highest-ranked team in Asian

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Westfield Matildas to face Norway, China PR & Portugal at 2018 Algarve Cup

The Westfield Matildas will take on Norway, China PR, and hosts Portugal in Group 1 of the 2018 Algarve Cup in Portugal next year after tournament organisers made an adjustment to the draw over the weekend. Originally Australia was scheduled to play Norway, Korea Republic and

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By the numbers: Sam Kerr's incredible 2017

With a remarkable 36 goals in 43 games for both club and country, Sam Kerr has been in simply phenomenal form in 2017. Kerr's stunning year was recognised on Tuesday night with the 24-year-old claiming the ABC Sports Personality of the Year award at the AIS Sport Performance