Westfield W-League News

FFA to host inaugural ‘Cup of Nations’ ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™

Australian football fans will have a great opportunity to witness the Westfield Matildas in action ahead of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in France when the team features in the inaugural ‘Cup of Nations’ on home soil in late February and early March 2019. Football Feder

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Brisbane ride out storm in composed performance

When one looks at Brisbane Roar’s win over Melbourne Victory they could easily label the 4-3 result as pure mayhem. And they wouldn’t necessarily be wrong but there is another theme that stands out from Sunday’s rain-soaked encounter at Lions Stadium. Cool under pressure.

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Victory's unbeaten start over as Roar triumph 4-3 in rain-soaked classic

Brisbane Roar have overcome Melbourne Victory 4-3 in a pulsating Westfield W-League encounter at a rain-drenched Lions Stadium. With thunderstorms looming all afternoon the two sides, at opposite ends of the table, put on a show for the fans scoring seven goals, with five of t

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Incredible Eckerstrom denies Perth Glory three points

Goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom proves the difference on Saturday evening, as Newcastle Jets earn a famous point away at Perth Glory in the Westfield W-League. The 25-year-old did her chances of a call-up to the USA national team no harm at all as she pulled off a string of excel

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Choose your Westfield W-League goal of the month for October/November

Some of Australia's biggest stars and finest emerging talents make up the running order for the Westfield W-League goal of the month. Westfield Matildas Alanna Kennedy and Chloe Logarzo are in the spotlight thanks to their exploits for Sydney FC. But the two established nat

Hayley Raso all smiles during her previous stint at Brisbane Roar.

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Raso not shrinking from rehab battle as Roar return edges closer

Taking a step back is simply not in Hayley Raso’s character. After fracturing her back playing for Portland Thorns in the NWSL in August, Raso has been out of action with her recovery from such a serious injury understandably slow. WATCH: NAB Young Football of the Year: Whe

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FIFA Women's World Cup city profile: Grenoble

The Westfield Matildas will travel to a picturesque location for their third and final Group C match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when they face Jamaica on 19 June AEST. HOST CITY PROFILE: Valenciennes TICKETS: How to apply for specific FIFA Women's World Cup packages Gre

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Westfield Matildas star Williams 'quietly confident' about World Cup hopes

Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams believes the side are “quietly confident” about their chances of topping Group C at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019. Australia will face old foes Brazil, Italy and Jamaica in the group stages of next year’s showpiece event in France

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Extra Time: Williams reflects on 'amazing' milestone as City seek more Westfield W-League glory

For Lydia Williams, the Westfield W-League bye has come at a good time. The break has given the 30-year-old goalkeeper the chance to pause, ever so briefly, and reflect on a milestone 10 years in the making. Just last week, Williams played in her 100th Westfield W-League fi

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Sky Blues singing in the rain after scoring 10 goals in two games

The wild weather and electrical trouble may have grabbed the headlines but Sydney FC’s dominance in their win over Adelaide United cannot be ignored by the rest of the Westfield W-League. With play delayed twice at Cromer Park on Thursday night, firstly for a dangerous thunder

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Storm and power delays fail to halt Sydney's progress in 5-2 thriller

Sydney FC have overcome a resilient Adelaide United 5-2 in a crazy encounter at Cromer Park as a thunderstorm threatened to force the opening game of Westfield W-League Round 7 to be abandoned. The match, which had to be delayed twice for unsafe weather and a power failure, wa

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FIFA Women's World Cup city profile: Montpellier

The Westfield Matildas will cross from north to south in France for their second and arguably most important Group C match at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Montpellier is set to provide the picturesque backdrop to Australia's crunch date with Brazil in the early hours of June 14

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'Getting better and better': Jonsdottir primed for Thursday night showdown

Adelaide United import Gunnhildur Jonsdottir has warned the Reds will only continue to improve ahead of a Thursday night Westfield W-League blockbuster with Sydney FC. Jonsdottir and Icelandic countrywoman Fanndis Fridriksdottir and American pair Veronica Latsko and Amber Broo

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FIFA Women's World Cup city profile: Valenciennes

Northern France will be the setting when the Westfield Matildas launch their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign on June 9, 2019. Italy are the opponents for the crucial first fixture in Group C, which is to be held in the commune of Valenciennes. Discover more about where Aust

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How to watch Westfield Matildas in Westfield W-League Round 7

There are three matches in Round 7 of the Westfield W-League, with the top three all in action as the race for the Finals Series heats up. It is a big weekend for the chasing pack, with Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar both at home in matches crucial to their hopes of making the al