Westfield W-League News

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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Aussie ex-Westfield W-League coach guides Arsenal to major English trophy

Ex-Melbourne City Westfield W-League coach Joe Montemurro has won his first piece of silverware as coach of leading English women’s side Arsenal. The Aussie coach, who took the reins of the Lady Gunners late last year, has guided the club to the FA Women’s Super League Contine

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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

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Algarve Cup: Day one wrap

The Westfield Matildas got off to the perfect start at the Algarve Cup with a thrilling last-minute win over Norway. But what happened across the rest of the action in Portugal?

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Jada Whyman becomes inaugural recipient of the rebel Role Model Award

Jada Whyman from the Western Sydney Wanderers FC was named the inaugural recipient of the rebel Role Model Award when the rebel Female Football Week National Award Winners were announced at a breakfast function held at Luminare in Melbourne this morning. The rebel Role Model A

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Matildas edge Norway in seven-goal thriller

Larissa Crummer nabbed a 95th-minute winner as the Westfield Matildas opened their Algarve Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Norway. With time almost up, the striker nodded the ball home from a corner in the final act of a pulsating encounter. Sam Kerr also set

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Sam Kerr sets new Westfield Matildas record in Norway win

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr was on the scoresheet in Australia's thrilling Algarve Cup win over Norway on Thursday, setting a new national team record in the process. The attacker scored her side's third goal in a last gasp 4-3 victory, the seventh consecutive internatio