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Tony Popovic was a worthy winner of the Hyundai A-League Coach of the Year for his exploits with Perth Glory

'Dreams are possible,' says Popovic as he prepares Perth for Grand Final assault

The groundwork has all been done, the promises have been made and now it is time for Perth Glory to deliver, says coach Tony Popovic. The 45-year-old was appointed to the Perth hot-seat in May last year and has transformed a side synonymous with underachievement in recent year

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The all-important lesson Milicic will take into France

Whoever lifts the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France will likely have to overcome the considerable powers of the United States. The reigning champions and world No.1, the USA – who edged the Westfield Matildas 5-3 in an engrossing April friendly – have long been regarded as

Wellington Phoenix's Filip Kurto took out the Goalkeeper of the Year Award

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Phoenix star Kurto swaps Wellington for Western United

Filip Kurto has become the latest signing for the Hyundai A-League's newest club, Western United. The 27-year old Polish shot-stopper joins after a highly successful season with Wellington Phoenix, in which Kurto took out the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Goalkeeper of the Year awa

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How teenage star Fowler fits into Milicic's World Cup plans

Westfield Matildas coach Ante Milicic has insisted that highly rated young forward Mary Fowler is a "different sort of player" to superstar striker Sam Kerr after naming the 16-year-old in his FIFA Women's World Cup squad. The teenager was a notable inclusion in Milicic’s 23

Opta players of the week_Hyundai A-League Semi Final 2019

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Opta reveals every club's best player from the Semi Finals

There was no lack of excitement and heartbreak on show as Perth Glory hosted Adelaide United, and Melbourne Victory travelled to Sydney FC for the Hyundai A-League Semi Finals last weekend. With last-gasp goals, sensational saves and a devastatingly dominant display, there wer

Emily Gielnik strides out during Westfield Matildas training in Denver

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Gielnik: 'It was the most devastation I’ve ever felt in my career'

Westfield Matildas winger Emily Gielnik knows just how brutal football’s fine margins can be. As a promising 23-year-old with a Westfield W-League Premiership (2012/13) and Championship (2010/11) already under her belt, the then-Brisbane Roar starlet did not make the cut for A

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Hamill blow: Wanderers part ways with skipper

Brendan Hamill and Western Sydney Wanderers have parted ways, the club confirmed today. Hamill, 26, featured in over 100 matches in all competitions for the Red and Black after signing for the Wanderers in June 2014. The centre back was announced as club captain in Septembe

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Ante Milicic confirms Westfield Matildas squad for France 2019

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic today confirmed the 23 players selected in Australia’s squad for the eighth FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Australia’s squad for France 2019 possesses close to 1,300 caps of international experience, and features numerous players to have at

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Stats review: The all-time record set in Perth and Adelaide's epic shoot-out

Records were broken in a pair of contrasting yet similarly breathtaking Hyundai A-League Semi Finals on the weekend. Perth Glory endured nervous moments, and a record-breaking penalty shoot-out, to get past Adelaide United and set up a home Grand Final. They will face a Syd

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Shaun Evans to referee the Hyundai A-League 2019 Grand Final

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Director of Referees Ben Wilson has announced that Shaun Evans will referee the Hyundai A-League 2019 Grand Final between Perth Glory and Sydney FC at Optus Stadium on Sunday 19 May. This will be Evans’ first appointment as the referee for a

Roy Krishna cleaned up at the awards night, named as the Golden Boot and Johnny Warren Medalist

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‘If you work hard dreams do come true’: proud Krishna revels in Johnny Warren Medal success

Growing up in a tiny village in Fiji, Roy Krishna would dream about one day making it as a professional footballer. Becoming the best player in the Hyundai A-League was probably the furthest thing from his mind but the Wellington Phoenix striker did just that on Monday night.

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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 25 days to go

Get your new Westfield Matildas shirt and get ready for more footballing thrills and spills. The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is almost with us, with just 25 days to go until the tournament kicks off at Parc des Princes in Paris. The opening fixture will see hosts Franc

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GALLERY: The blue carpet glitz of the 2019 Dolan Warren Awards

It’s the night of nights for our footballers with stars of the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League lighting up the blue carpet at the Dolan Warren Awards. We were there for all the glamour of the blue carpet as well as capturing all the major award winners inside the Star

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Past winners of NAB Young Footballer of the Year in Westfield W-League

Did you know that Ellie Carpenter is not the first Westfield W-League player to win the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award in back-to-back seasons? The Westfield Matildas defender capped another stellar campaign by taking out the prize as the competition’s best young playe

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Ikonomidis joins illustrious group of winners of the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award

In winning the NAB Young Footballer of the Year for 2018/19, Chris Ikonomidis becomes just the second Perth Glory player to take out the prestigious award in the Hyundai A-League. The only other Glory player to have their name on the prize was Nick Ward, coming way back in the

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Dolan Warren Award Winners: Roy Krishna wins Johnny Warren Medal

Roy Krishna from Wellington Phoenix has capped off a stellar season by claiming the Johnny Warren Medal at The Dolan Warren Awards, which was held at The Star Event Centre in Sydney tonight.

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Melbourne Victory’s Christine Nairn wins Julie Dolan Medal at Dolan Warren Awards

Christine Nairn from Melbourne Victory has capped off a stellar season by claiming the Julie Dolan Medal, which was held at The Star Event Centre in Sydney tonight. Roy Krishna from Wellington Phoenix took out the Johnny Warren Medal, the Hyundai A-League's highest honour.

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Former Caltex Socceroo Kewell one of four FFA Hall of Fame inductees

Matilda Leigh Wardell, Socceroo Harry Kewell, former NSL Championship winning coach Branko Culina and Former FFA Chairman Sir Frank Lowy AC are the latest inductees into the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Hall of Fame.

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Ikonomidis' form warrants NAB Young Footballer of the Year accolade

Grand Final week has got off to the perfect start for Perth Glory winger Chris Ikonomidis after he was named the NAB Young Footballer of the Year in the Hyundai A-League on Monday night. Ikonomidis was voted as the competition’s best young player, beating out an impressive fie

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Carpenter's class ensures another NAB Young Footballer of the Year accolade

It’s hard to believe Ellie Carpenter is still just 19 years of age given her incredible performances on the pitch and the growing list of accolades off it. The Canberra United and Westfield Matildas defender added another to her resume on Monday night, taking out the NAB Young

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Talking Points: Dark day for Victory after Sky Blue hammering

Melbourne Victory’s Hyundai A-League title defence came to a shuddering halt on Sunday night as they crashed out of the finals with a humiliating 6-1 loss to Big Blue rivals Sydney FC. Any loss against the Sky Blues never goes down well south of the border but this one is sure

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Big guns to collide in Tasmania with only four clubs left

We’re down to the last four teams in Tasmania as the race for a spot in this year’s FFA Cup Round of 32 heats up. The draw for the semi-final stage of the Lakoseljac Cup – which also mirrors as the qualifying process for the FFA Cup – was held on Monday throwing up two interes

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Massive Northern NSW match-up headlines latest FFA Cup preliminary round draw

A clash between Northern NSW NPL heavyweights Lambton Jaffas and Broadmeadow Magic highlight the Round 5 match-ups after the draw for the next round of FFA Cup Southern Conference fixtures. There are 12 teams remaining from the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW (NPL NNSW),

Women's World Cup squad announcement Australia Westfield Matildas

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World Cup squad announcement: Who will be going to France 2019?

The 23 players selected to represent Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ will be announced on Tuesday at 9.30am (AEST). Join us here to watch the squad announcement live, and then check back on www.matildas.com.au throughout the day for updates, reaction, ana