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Match preview: USA v Westfield Matildas

The Westfield Matildas are hours away from Ante Milicic’s biggest test yet in the form of current world no.1 outfit, the United States of America.  Jill Ellis’ side have sat atop of the global rankings for the better part of 18 months and will be a formidable foe against Milic

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How to watch USA v Westfield Matildas

The Westfield Matildas take on the United States on Friday afternoon (AEDT) in a colossal clash where two global heavyweights do battle for trans-Pacific bragging rights.  Australia are coming off the back of a successful, inaugural Cup of Nations tournament as Ante Milicic’s

Ante Milicic issues instructions during the latest training session in Denver
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What Milicic expects to learn from USA friendly

Ante Milicic is looking at the bigger picture ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated Westfield Matildas clash with the USA. Milicic, 45, believes what he sees on the field from the Westfield Matildas in just his fourth match in charge will take precedence over the result against

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England striker praises 'incredible growth of Australia's golden girls'

Not many players have as broad an insight into world football as current England and former Westfield W-League star Jodie Taylor – so it pays to listen when, with the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on the horizon, she talks up the Westfield Matildas. The 32-year-old has played at

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Williams welcomes confident approach as Westfield Matildas make final preparations

Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams says head coach Ante Milicic wants the team to play without inhibition as they prepare for Friday’s (AEDT) friendly with the United States. Speaking to matildas.com.au from the team’s training camp in Colorado, Williams said Milicic

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Fearless Westfield Matildas ready to topple USA again, says van Egmond

The USA have long been a frightening proposition for anyone in the women’s game but Emily van Egmond believes the Westfield Matildas have no reason to fear Jill Ellis’ side. Indeed, should Australia emerge victorious in Friday’s international friendly against the world number

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High hopes for Kellond-Knight as Australia prepares to take on world no.1 USA

The Westfield Matildas are aiming high ahead of Friday’s (AEDT) international friendly clash with the USA in Denver, Colorado. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ rapidly approaching, Australia’s hosts are currently ranked No.1 in the world by the sport’s governing bo

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New Laws to be trialled in Westfield Matildas friendly with USA

Three new changes to the Laws of the Game will be trialled in the Westfield Matildas' friendly clash with the USA on Friday, April 5 (kick off 12.30pm AEDT). The changes come after US Soccer received the green light from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to r

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'There's never been a better opportunity': FIFA Legend Schwarzer says time is now for women's football

Caltex Socceroos legends Mark Schwarzer and Tim Cahill have been transformed ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™. Dubbed by FIFA as "The Schwarzinator" and "K.O.", Australia's latest superhero duo have one mission: to promote the tournament and the women's game.

Liz Ralston training in Denver
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‘I’m learning a lot already’: Rookie Ralston loving life in Westfield Matildas camp

Westfield Matildas rookie Liz Ralston has been lapping up every minute in camp with the Australian squad ahead of Friday afternoon’s (AEDT) clash with the United States in Colorado.

Clare Polkinghorne
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Polkinghorne: Every session crucial on road to the World Cup

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup just two months away, Clare Polkinghorne says the Westfield Matildas are using every session to ensure they at their peak for the tournament in France. Polkinghorne is one of a number of USA-based players who have begun to arrive in camp to prep

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Anticipation builds as the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ Trophy lands on Australian shores

Faces new and old flocked to First Fleet Park as the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ Trophy graced Australia's shores three months before its (hopeful) return in July. Sydney hosted the Sunday event with the likes of Westfield Matildas star Kyah Simon, Westfield Young Mati

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Westfield Matildas captain Kerr to join Ronaldo and Mbappe in wearing new Nike boot

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has long blazed a trail, and on Friday she will join fellow football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe in becoming one of the lead athletes to wear the new Nike Mercurial 360 'LVL UP' boot.  In a day of firsts, Kerr will pull on he

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‘I almost copped a snowball to the face’: Gielnik relishing different surrounds ahead of USA test

Emily Gielnik says the Westfield Matildas are embracing the different climate and atmosphere in Colorado ahead of Friday’s (AEDT) blockbuster friendly against the USA. The Australian squad woke to a sea of white in Denver after snowfall overnight, making it an especially chill

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Rookie Micah relishing opportunity in positive surroundings

It is very much a case of back to the future for Westfield Matildas rookie Teagan Micah this week when she undertakes her first full national team camp. Micah has been named in Ante Milicic’s squad for the upcoming friendly against the United States, paving the way for a poten