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Who will the Westfield Young Matildas face on the road to the 2019 AFC U-19 Women’s Championship?

The Westfield Young Matildas will be out to secure their place at the 2019 AFC U-19 Women’s Championship when the second round of qualifying kicks off in Myanmar on Friday 26 April (AEST). Head coach Gary van Egmond's side enter the second round in strong form, having scored 2

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Aussies Abroad: Chidiac on verge of title glory in Spain

Westfield Matildas playmaker Alex Chidiac's Atletico Madrid have moved one step closer to the La Liga title in Spain after a vital win over the weekend. Atletico edged past Espanyol 1-0 at RCDE Stadium thanks to Angela Sosa’s first-half goal. Chidiac was a late substitute f

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Watch Alanna Kennedy's bicycle kick and vote for it to win NWSL Goal of the Week

Westfield Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy has been nominated for the National Women's Soccer League Goal of the Week in the USA. Kennedy is up for the prize after opening the scoring in Orlando Pride's 1-1 draw with Reign FC yesterday with an athletic bicycle kick. After f

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Aussies Abroad: Kennedy nets spectacular bicycle kick

Alanna Kennedy scored with a sensational bicycle kick as Orlando Pride held Seattle Reign to a 1-1 draw in the National Women’s Soccer League. Despite boasting some of the world’s finest attackers in United States international striker Alex Morgan and Brazilian legend Martha,

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr on the scoresheet again as Matildas derby ends all square

With the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) now in full swing there were plenty of Westfield Matildas in action over the Easter weekend. Sam Kerr was once again on the scoresheet for Chicago Red Stars as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Portland Thorns. CONFIRME

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Westfield Young Matildas set for Myanmar mission

Westfield Young Matildas Head Coach Gary van Egmond has named a 23-player squad to travel to Myanmar for the second phase of qualifying for the 2019 AFC U-19 Women’s Championship. Van Egmond’s squad will depart for Mandalay today having spent time over the past week preparing

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Sam Kerr nominated for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2019

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been shortlisted for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2019. Kerr, 25, is one of five players in the running for the award, which is now in its fifth year.  The Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars striker had an incredible 2018/19 seas

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NWSL weekend preview: Kerr against Foord in Chicago v Portland clash

The 2019 National Women's Soccer League campaign commenced with a bang with Westfield Matildas forwards Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord both on target. This Sunday morning, the two world-class strikers must put their friendship on hold when Kerr's Chicago Red Stars play host to Foo

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Westfield Matildas forwards dominate opening weekend of NWSL

Good news if you're a Westfield Matildas fan; Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord were both brilliant in the opening round of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) over the weekend. In the type of news many were hoping to hear in the lead-up to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the two

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Aussies Abroad: Foord scores as Portland Thorns win in Orlando

Caitlin Foord has transferred her stunning form for the Westfield Matildas into the National Women's Soccer League opener, scoring and dishing an assist in a 2-0 win for Portland Thorns over Orlando Pride. After spending last season as the bridesmaids - finishing second in bot

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr strikes on NWSL return as Red Stars snatch a draw at Courage

Sam Kerr scored with Chicago’s only shot on goal as the Red Stars held 2018 National Women’s Soccer League champions, North Carolina Courage, to a 1-1 draw in the 2019 season opener. Four Perth Glory players ran out for the Red Stars, with Westfield Matildas star Kerr backed u

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How to watch your Westfield Matildas in the NWSL

Australian football fans will get another chance to see their favourite Westfield Matildas in action as the National Women’s Soccer League kicks off with a bang this weekend. Sam Kerr kickstarts her campaign with the Chicago Red Stars, Claire Polkinghorne is in action for Hous

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LIVE BLOG: Milicic reflects on Tour of USA, Westfield Matildas turn their attention to club duties

The Westfield Matildas have left camp and, for 12 of our stars, now turn their attention back to club football in the United States.  It's no break for the remaining players, though, as they continue to play with clubs in Australia and train in the Future Matildas program. 

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Milicic: USA tour 'invaluable' as World Cup preparations ramp up

At the end of an 'invaluable' 12-day camp in the United States, head coach Ante Milicic believes the Westfield Matildas are ‘going in the right direction’ as the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ looms into view. Australia took on the world's No.1-ranked side in a high-profi

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NWSL weekend preview: Kerr's Red Stars face daunting season-opener

It's back. A host of Westfield Matildas will be in action as the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season kicks-off in the US this weekend. Nine clubs will battle it out to be crowned the best women’s team in the USA, with everyone trying to topple defending champions Nort