Westfield W-League News

Signing news: Ayres and Maher re-sign with Victory

Melina Ayres and Grace Maher have re-signed with Melbourne Victory ahead of the new Westfield W-League campaign. The two 20-year-olds, both Australian youth internationals, were part of Victory's Premiership winning season in 2018/19. Maher signs another one-year deal after

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Signing news: Wanderers swoop for three NWSL winners

Western Sydney Wanderers have boosted their assault for Westfield W-League silverware by signing three National Women's Soccer League champions. Kristen Hamilton, Denise O'Sullivan and Lynn Williams will all wear the Red and Black after joining from 2019 NSWL champions North C

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Signing news: Three Premiership stars return to Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory’s hopes of another successful Westfield W-League campaign have been boosted with news Teigen Allen, Alexandra Gummer and Lia Privitelli have recommitted to the club. The trio were all a part of Victory’s maiden Premiership squad last season and will return ch

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Westfield Young Matildas downed by DPR Korea in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship opener

The Westfield Matildas opened their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship campaign with a 5-1 defeat to 2017 runners-up DPR Korea. Australia broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Melbourne Victory starlet Kyra Cooney-Cross, who buried Indiah-Paige Riley's cross with a fantast

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr's Red Stars beaten in NWSL final

Sam Kerr ended a superb National Women's Soccer League season with a 4-0 loss to North Carolina Courage in the Championship final. Kerr had fired Chicago Red Stars into their maiden final on the back off an outstanding individual season, in which the Westfield Matildas captain

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Signing news: Kellond-Knight returns to Brisbane

Brisbane Roar have announced the signing of foundation Westfield W-League midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight. The 29-year-old Westfield Matilda returns to the Roar for her second stint, having previously won two Championships and a Premiership during her previous eight seasons at

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Aussies Abroad preview: Kerr’s Red Stars chasing first NWSL crown

Sam Kerr has the chance to complete a remarkable National Women’s Soccer League season when her Chicago Red Stars face North Carolina Courage in the Championship game on Monday morning (AEDT). The Reds Stars have reached to NWSL final for the first time, with Kerr’s early goal

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Harrison signs for Western Sydney Wanderers

Westfield Matildas midfielder Amy Harrison has signed for Western Sydney Wanderers for the upcoming Westfield W-League season. The 23-year-old will pull on the Red and Black jersey having turned out for Washington Spirit in the 2019 National Women’s Soccer League campaign in t

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Signing news: Wanderers secure Harrison and Staab

Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the signing of Amy Harrison and Sam Staab for the upcoming Westfield W-League season. Both Harrison and Staab join the Red & Black from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Washington Spirit. Harrison, a former Westfield W-Leagu

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FFA congratulates Sam Kerr on Ballon d'Or nomination

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is delighted that Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr has been nominated for football’s highest individual honour, the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the second consecutive year. FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said he was thrilled with the nomination. “O

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Roestbakken named Westfield Young Matildas captain for AFC U-19 Women's Championship

Karly Roestbakken will captain the Westfield Young Matildas in the forthcoming AFC U-19 Women's Championship in Thailand. Canberra United defender Roestbakken, 18, was presented with the armband by head coach Leah Blayney at the team's presentation weekend. Sydney FC's Shad

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Women's Ballon d'Or: Sam Kerr nominated for 2019 award

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr has been nominated for the 2019 Women's Ballon d'Or. Australian captain Kerr, 26, is one of 20 nominees in the running to claim the prestigious individual award. It comes after another magnificent season for club and country from the WA-born

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr sends Chicago to maiden NWSL final

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has booked Chicago Red Stars their first-ever National Women's Soccer League final ticket. Kerr's smooth eighth minute finish from Yuki Nagasato's through ball helped the Red Stars defeat Portland Thorns 1-0 in this morning's semi-final.

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Vote Kerr for MVP in the NWSL End of Year Fan Awards

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr is one of five Most Valuable Player nominees in the National Women’s Soccer League’s End of Year Fan Awards. The 26-year-old delivered a history-making season while helping Chicago Red Stars finish second in the NWSL ladder, smashing her own

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Aussies Abroad: Yallop hits double figures in Norway, De Vanna’s Fiorentina make late comeback

Tameka Yallop fired her 10th goal of the Norwegian Toppserien 2019 season as Klepp rallied to beat Røa 4-1. The 81-cap Westfield Matilda netted a double in last week’s 5-0 win against Stabaek and picked up where she left off at Røabanen Stadium in Oslo. The visitors shot in