Westfield W-League News

Signing news: Perth move for American forward Thomas

Perth Glory has signed former United States youth international Crystal Thomas for the Westfield W-League campaign, subject to international clearance. Thomas, 25, arrives in Australia fresh from 13 appearances for Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League. F

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Kerr confident Westfield Matildas will be ‘flying’ in time for Olympic qualifiers

Sam Kerr says the two-game series with Chile was just what the Westfield Matildas needed and predicts her side will be “flying” in time for February’s Olympic Games qualifiers. The Westfield Matildas completed a clean sweep of the Chileans with a hard-fought 1-0 win in front o

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Gielnik’s goal sees Westfield Matildas complete Chile sweep in Adelaide

Emily Gielnik’s first-half goal was enough for the Westfield Matildas to beat Chile 1-0 in Adelaide on Tuesday night to wrap-up their two-game series in style. One of four changes to the team that prevailed in Sydney on Saturday, Gielnik made the most of her start with the mat

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South Australia get behind FIFA Women’s World Cup bid ahead of Chile clash

As the Westfield Matildas get set for their first match in Adelaide in 13 years, the South Australian Government has thrown their support behind Australia’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid. South Australia became the third state – alongside NSW and Queensland – to fully get be

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Signing news: American shot-stopper Smith joins Wanderers

American youth international Abby Smith has signed for Western Sydney Wanderers. Smith, 26, has joined the Red and Black from National Women's Soccer League outfit Utah Royals. Featured image courtesy of Western Sydney Wanderers FC It is the first time the goalkeeper, w

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Western Sydney Wanderers Westfield W-League season preview: Pivotal moment for the Red and Black

Western Sydney Wanderers have moved heaven and earth to break their Finals Series hoodoo this season. But after seven attempts, is this finally the year Wanderers crack the Westfield W-League elite? Feature image thanks to Western Sydney Wanderers FC Many believe it cou

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Football Federation Australia congratulates SA Government on FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid decision

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated the South Australian Government and Premier Steven Marshall MP for their decision to fully back the Bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted that South Austral

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Wheeler: Local flavour and winning attitude to help Jets soar in 2019/20

Born and bred in the Hunter region, Clare Wheeler is eager to prove that the Westfield W-league can be won by a Newcastle team full of young, home-grown talent.

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Westfield Matildas must perform under spotlight says Milicic

As the eyes of the nation fall on the Westfield Matildas, Head Coach Ante Milicic says the spotlight is motivating his side to produce performances to match the ever-growing interest. The Westfield Matildas are riding a wave of national hype after a groundbreaking week which c

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Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season - Fixture Update

Please note the following update to the Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season Draw. Round DAY DATE HOME AWAY Kick-Off (local) Kick-Off (AEDT) Venue

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Westfield Matildas v Chile - how overseas viewers can watch

The Westfield Matildas celebrated a historic week for women’s football with a 2-1 victory against Chile on Saturday and the two teams meet again in Adelaide on Tuesday, 12 November. Captain Sam Kerr netted a double in front of a record home crowd of 20,029 at Bankwest Stadium

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History-making Westfield Matildas win delights crowd but puts Milicic on edge

Ante Milicic believes the Westfield Matildas deserved their win on a historic week for women’s football but the head coach wants more comfortable viewing next time. After a historic Collective Bargaining Agreement closed the gender pay gap for Australia’s national teams, the W

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‘Spine-tingling’ - Westfield Matildas react to recording biggest ever home attendance

There were special moments all around Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, 9 November and those memories were made in front of record-smashing crowd. History was forged as the Westfield Matildas raced to a 2-1 victory against Chile in their first ever match at Western Sydney Wanderer

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Emotional McCormick ‘grateful’ for Westfield Matildas opportunity

Jenna McCormick was overwhelmed with emotion after making her Westfield Matildas debut among ‘some of the best of the best.’ Captain Sam Kerr fired a double, taking her international tally to 45 goals in 57 caps, as Australia downed Chile 2-1 at a jam-packed Bankwest Stadium c

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Westfield Young Matildas place fourth at AFC U-19 Women’s Championship

The Westfield Young Matildas have finished fourth at the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship following defeat to Korea Republic in the third place playoff at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand. Mary Fowler scored her fourth goal of the competition, to finish equal third in the Golden Boot