Westfield W-League News

Report: Kerr grabs brace as Glory dismantle City

Perth Glory have fired a warning shot to the rest of the Westfield W-League as they defeated Melbourne City 5-2 at nib Stadium on Sunday night. Two goals from marquee Sam Kerr set Glory on their way as they dismantled reigning Champions City in the final match of rebel Female

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Decisive Dowie plays down starring role as Victory edge Big Blue battle

The headlines and even the highlights will suggest that it was a Natasha Dowie finishing masterclass that decided the Big Blue, but the hat-trick hero knows it was far less straightforward. Melbourne Victory may have conceded two goals and received a red card, but their defens

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Match Report: Dowie hat-trick decides Big Blue classic

Melbourne Victory held on for a dramatic 3-2 win over Sydney FC as Natasha Dowie's hat-trick extended their early lead at the top of the Westfield W-League. The visitors claimed the bragging rights in part one of the Big Blue in rebel Female Football Round despite absorbing pr

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Mature win shows Jets are the real deal

They may end rebel Female Football Round outside the top four but for Newcastle Jets it has been a very positive start to the season. The Jets defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night and at the time of writing they sit in third position on th

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Report: Jets triumph in free-flowing affair

Newcastle Jets have claimed a second successive victory as they defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night. A goal to Jenna Kingsley on the hour mark was enough to see off a Wanderers side that continued their winless start to the Westfield W-Le

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Extra Time: Rigby on the 'respectful fear' Kerr commands in the Westfield W-League

Natasha Rigby can only imagine what it is like standing across from Sam Kerr in the tunnel. She'll be fortunate enough to be queuing up behind the Westfield Matildas star when her Perth Glory side head out to do battle in the rebel Female Football Round this weekend. READ:

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Six potential contenders for November's NAB Young Footballer of the Month

As the month nears to a close, we look at the stars trying to stake a claim for November’s NAB Young Footballer of the Month award. Players such as Ellie Carpenter and Melina Ayres are back to their best, while Angelique Hristodoulou and Hollie Palmer are making some waves the

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Big defeat still stinging for Sydney FC ahead of Big Blue, says Bledsoe

Almost three weeks have passed since Sydney FC were easily beaten at Melbourne City but the 3-1 defeat still stings, according to goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe. Ex-Sydney FC star Jasmyne Spencer bagged a hat-trick for City in that win, a result that brought the Sky Blues back down

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Westfield W-League Ins and Outs: Adelaide United v Canberra United

Canberra United have been boosted for the rebel Female Football Round opener against Adelaide United by the return of captain Rachel Corsie. The third-placed Canberra travel to South Australia for Thursday evening’s Westfield W-League clash and are still missing Refiloe Jane (

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Armband experience an exciting milestone for Canberra's teenage captain

It wasn’t the result to remember, but Ellie Carpenter was given her first taste of captaincy in the Westfield W-League as Canberra United fell 1-0 to Newcastle Jets in Round 3. The 18-year-old deputised for injured skipper, Rachel Corsie, on the back of her amazing 2018 for Ca

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Extra Time: Alanna Kennedy's mission to help young girls follow their dreams

It was easier for girls to give up on their dreams when Alanna Kennedy was younger, according to the Sydney FC and Westfield Matildas star. Kennedy knows that she was one of the lucky ones, supported by a family who encouraged her dream to play for the Westfield Matildas and r

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Are Kerr and Hill among the best strike forces in Westfield W-League history?

Has there ever been a more potent attacking pair in the Westfield W-League than Perth Glory's twin sharpshooters? It's a debate that will only gather merit as Sam Kerr and Rachel Hill continue to tear through opposition defences. With three goals between them this season, t

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Westfield W-League Round 4 fixtures to watch on Fox Sports

Fox Sports are serving up a feast for Westfield W-League fans this weekend with three key Round 4 fixtures to be broadcast live. The triple treat commences with an upbeat Adelaide United entertaining third-place Canberra United on Thursday night. Then, on Sunday, it's over

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Westfield W-League Round 4 fixtures to watch on SBS

Perth Glory gun Sam Kerr and several of her Westfield Matildas teammates will be front and centre in Westfield W-League Round 4 with two matches screened live and free on SBS VICELAND. The Big Blue blockbuster between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory as well as Glory's home cla

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Kerr shortlisted for second straight AFC Women's Player of the Year award

Westfield Matildas superstar Sam Kerr is in contention to claim back-to-back AFC Women's Player of the Year awards as one of three players nominated for the 2018 prize. Kerr, 25, is bidding to become just the second woman to defend Asian football's top individual honour.