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Alanna Kennedy
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My Westfield Matildas Story: Alanna Kennedy - 'The World Cup atmosphere was something I'd not experienced before'

Alanna Kennedy had wanted to be a Westfield Matilda for as long as she could remember.

Australia Matildas Women's World Cup 2015 squad vs Japan
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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 14 days to go

Are you ready? The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is almost with us, with just 14 days to go until the action gets underway at Parc des Princes in Paris. The opening fixture will see hosts France take on Korea Republic at 9.00pm local time on 7 June (5.00am, 8 June, AEST)

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Junior Matildas drawn in Group A for 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship

The Westfield Junior Matildas have been drawn in Group A for the 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship in September. ... Australia will contest the group alongside tournament hosts Thailand, as well as Japan and Bangladesh.  Rae Dower's Junior Matildas secured their spot at the t

Refs
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How Aussie referees Reibelt and Jacewicz earned World Cup selection

Casey Reibelt had a decision to make – pursue a career playing football, or follow her passion as a burgeoning young referee. ...ibelt played the game from a young age, and she would occasionally run the lines for her brother’s matches. She completed her referees course at t

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My Westfield Matildas Story: Emily Gielnik - 'I wasn’t going to stop until I got to the World Cup'

Emily Gielnik has always dreamed of running out as a Westfield Matilda at a FIFA World Cup.

Lydia Williams
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Keeping the dream alive: Williams looks to inspire next generation

With three World Cups already under her belt, and a fourth about to start, Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been there, done that and bought the T-shirt as far as women’s football is concerned. But she still has one overriding ambition – to pass on her knowledg

The Westfield Matildas celebrate one of Emily Gielnik's two first-half goals
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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 15 days to go

Bring it on. The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is almost with us, with just 15 days to go until the action gets underway at Parc des Princes in Paris. The opening fixture will see hosts France take on Korea Republic at 9.00pm local time on 7 June (5.00am, 8 June, AEST),

Aivi Luik
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Age no barrier as Luik prepares to fulfil FIFA Women's World Cup dream

If Aivi Luik had conformed to other people’s perceptions about age, she’d be spending the next couple of months honing her love of surfing rather than gearing up for her first FIFA Women’s World Cup. The veteran midfielder has been forced to ensure plenty of heartache in the p

Sam Kerr vs USA
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Sam Kerr: 'It would mean everything to host a FIFA Women’s World Cup™'

When it comes to Australian sport and football, Sam Kerr is an enormously popular and respected figure.  Awarded as 2017 ABC Sports Personality of the Year and 2018 Young Australian of the Year, the Matildas captain is widely considered one of the best players in women’s footb

Hayley Raso on the ball for the Westfield Matildas during this year's Cup of Nation's Tournament
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My Westfield Matildas Story: Hayley Raso - 'I didn't know World Cups and Olympics were for women'

Hayley Raso’s injury troubles have been well documented over the past year but the Westfield Matildas forward has been driven by more than just overcoming the broken back that threatened her career.  In a series of exclusive interviews for www.mat...ildas.com.au, we will be catch

Sam Kerr
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Kerr wins back-to-back NWSL Player of the Week awards

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr has been rewarded for her red-hot form by being named National Women’s Soccer League Player of the Week in back-to-back rounds. Chicago Red Stars striker Kerr has been crowned NWSL’s top goalscorer in the previous two seasons, with 22 and 20 go

Teagan Micah in training for Westfield Matildas ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup 2019
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Micah describes 'surreal moment' of Westfield Matildas call going viral

Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah described her FIFA Women’s World Cup™ call up as ‘a surreal moment’ after a video of her receiving news of the announcement went viral on social media. The 22-year-old is the only uncapped player in Ante Milicic’s 23-player squad who

Caitlin Foord is Australia's youngest FIFA Women's World Cup player
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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 16 days to go

It's time to get excited. The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is almost with us, with just 16 days to go until the action gets underway at Parc des Princes in Paris. The opening fixture will see hosts France take on Korea Republic at 9.00pm local time on 7 June (5.00am, 8

Gema Simon: 'I thought I'd never play again'
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'I didn't think I'd play again', admits Westfield Matildas star Simon

It has been a whirlwind 12 months for left-sided Westfield Matildas player Gema Simon, who has gone from the threat of never playing again to the brink of her first FIFA Women’s World Cup. Having missed a chunk of the 2017/18 Westfield W-League season with her club side Newcas

Emily van Egmond scores for Australia against Equatorial Guinea at 2011 World Cup
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Countdown to the Women's World Cup: 17 days to go

The Westfield Matildas have entered their pre-tourname...t camp. The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is almost with us, with just 17 days to go until the action gets underway at Parc des Princes in Paris. The opening fixture will see hosts France take on Korea Republic at 9.