Westfield W-League News

Backflips and bumper crowds: classic Westfield Matildas moments in Newcastle

Novocastrians have always been in for a treat whenever the Westfield Matildas come to town. And fans will be hoping Australia put on another show when they host Vietnam in the Hunter Valley on Friday, March 6, as the Westfield Matildas look to go one step closer to Tokyo 2020

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‘It could have been more’ – Goodship delighted with Roar attack

Brisbane Roar coach Jake Goodship has praised double trouble duo Carson Pickett and Rylee Baisden after they ran riot against Canberra United on Sunday. The Americans were superb for the Roar as they kept their hopes of a top four finish alive with a rampant 5-0 win over Canbe

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Roar smash Canberra to keep alive top four hopes

Brisbane Roar remain in the Westfield W-League Finals Series hunt after a stunning 5-0 win over Canberra United on Sunday evening. Americans Carson Pickett and Rylee Baisden starred for the Roar with two goals apiece at Lions Stadium, while Shea Connors also contributed late o

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Hopkins wants Victory going ‘all guns blazing’ to avoid derby hangover

Head coach Jeff Hopkins admits Melbourne Victory need to quickly put the hurt of their derby demolition behind them in order to punch their ticket to the Westfield W-League Finals Series. Victory were pummelled 4-0 last week by runaway competition juggernauts Melbourne City at

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Roar clinging on to Finals Series dream ahead of ‘massive’ clash with Canberra

With the Westfield W-League Finals Series looming large, Brisbane Roar coach Jake Goodship is keeping minds focused on their ‘must-win’ match against Canberra United. The Queenslanders were in a strong position to secure a top four spot at the conclusion of Round 9 but, after

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Despotovski delighted as Glory steam toward the finish line

Perth Glory boss Bobby Despotovski couldn't be happier with his side as they approach the end of the Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season as one of the form sides of the competition. It took Perth until Round 10 to notch their first win of the season and they've since won three i

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Wilson remains Jets coach as Deans steps down

Newcastle Jets have confirmed Ash Wilson will remain as Head Coach of their Westfield W-League side for the remainder of the 2019/20 Season. The news comes as Craig Deans – who has been interim boss of the Jets’ Hyundai A-League side before they appointed Carl Robinson – has d

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Andrews grabs a brace as Glory upset Sydney FC in Wollongong

Perth Glory’s sensational end to the Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season has continued with a shock 2-1 win over Sydney FC on Saturday in Wollongong. American midfielder Morgan Andrews was the star for Glory, scoring a goal in either half to make it three straight wins for Bobby

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Westfield Matildas kick-off time adjusted

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced an adjustment to the Westfield Matildas’ kick-off time for the team’s forthcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Play-Off against Vietnam in Newcastle. Supporters and media are advised that the game on Friday, 6 March 2

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Aussies Abroad preview: Foord, Logarzo in line for English debuts

Westfield Matildas stars Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo could get their English football debuts this weekend. Foord is gearing up for Arsenal's FA Women's Cup fifth round tie at home to Lewes, on Monday 12am. She trained at London Colney for the first time on Tuesday foll

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‘It’s half the job done’: Premiers City set sights on Westfield W-League double

The Premiership celebrations weren’t even in full swing before Melbourne City’s players had already switched their focus towards securing the Westfield W-League double. City got their hands on the 2019/20 Season’s first piece of silverware – the Premiers’ Plate – after Thursda

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Captain Catley leads Melbourne City to fifth Westfield W-League title

Melbourne City captain Steph Catley captured her fifth Westfield W-League title after her side lifted their second Premiers Plate following a 4-0 win against Western Sydney Wanderers on Thursday. Claire Emslie set City on their way with an early penalty, Westfield Matildas sta

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City captain Catley says Premiers are 'even better' than inaugural all-conquerors

Melbourne City captain Steph Catley believes the Premiership-winning class of 2019/20 are 'even better' than the all-conquering inaugural side which won the Westfield W-League double four years ago. The Westfield Matilda, 26, led the Bundoora club to inaugural success alongsid

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Kerr, Ronaldo and Mbappe to debut new Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 2

Sam Kerr will debut the new Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 2 boots alongside Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG prodigy Kylian Mbappe. The Westfield Matildas and Chelsea striker is set to wear the second iteration of the Nike boots, a shoe specifically crafted for the fastes

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Vote for Sam Kerr to win BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020

Westfield Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr has been nominated for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020, so don't miss your chance to vote for the Australian skipper! The 26-year-old Fremantle-born striker was nominated last week to win the prestigious prize, which is