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‘Proud’ Kerr vows to lead with her actions after captaincy honour

New skipper Sam Kerr believes the number of leaders in the Westfield Matildas squad will make her job easy and she’s vowed to lead by her actions on the pitch. Coach Ante Milicic selected Kerr as his new captain for the Westfield Matildas ahead of the start of the Cup of Natio

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“She’s more than ready”: Milicic backs in Kerr as new Westfield Matildas skipper

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic said he had already made up his mind to appoint Sam Kerr as captain before he’d even met with the players for the first time. It was announced on Wednesday that Kerr would lead the side into the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with S

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How to get to Leichhardt Oval

The Cup of Nations kicks off on Thursday at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, with Korea Republic facing Argentina before the Westfield Matildas take on New Zealand!  Due to the late change in venue, tickets have been discounted for the double-header in Leichhardt.  To get your ti

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Kerr & Catley to lead Westfield Matildas at France 2019

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic today installed ace attacker Sam Kerr as captain of the Westfield Matildas, and experienced defender Steph Catley as the team’s vice-captain, through to the completion of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. P...W: Westfield M

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Kennedy: Westfield Matildas pushing themselves to their limits for Cup of Nations

Alanna Kennedy says the Westfield Matildas have been pushed outside their comfort zone in training to ensure they are at their best for the upcoming Cup of Nations tournament. New boss Ante Milicic has pushed the squad to its limits ahead of Thursday’s opening match against Ne

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‘We’ve been building towards this’: Catley buzzing for Cup of Nations

Defender Steph Catley says she is finally playing pain-free and declared the Westfield Matildas are “buzzing” ahead of the Cup of Nations. Catley had a late start to the Westfield W-League season with Melbourne City after undergoing minor knee surgery for a problem she had bee

Westfield Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna has a shot at goal against the Football Ferns at Etihad Stadium.
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Match preview: Westfield Matildas v New Zealand

There's a touch of history heading into this clash: The Westfield Matildas played their first ever fixture back in 1979 against none other than New Zealand. That match ended in a 2-2 draw and the most recent match-up between the two old foes also ended all square 1-1 in Melbou

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Match preview: Argentina v Korea Republic

The Westfield Matildas may be the headline act at the Cup of Nations but, before they face New Zealand, fans will have the chance to take in another high-quality international match-up. Leichhardt Oval will host Matchday One on 28 February with Argentina and Korea Republic rai

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How to watch Cup of Nations Matchday One

The excitement has been building for months and finally the Cup of Nations is here with Matchday One all set for Thursday, 28 February. LIVE BLOG: Cup of Nations opener moved to Leichhardt Oval TICKETS: Matchday One tickets on sale now HOMECOM...NG: Gielnik, Raso eyeing Suncor

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Amy Harrison to replace Chloe Logarzo in Westfield Matildas’ Cup of Nations squad

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that Sydney FC midfielder Amy Harrison will replace Chloe Logarzo in the Westfield Matildas' 2019 Cup of Nations squad. Logarzo, who suffered an ankle injury in Sydney FC’s recent Westfield W-League Grand Final win, hasn’t re

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Tickets on sale now for Cup of Nations at Leichhardt Oval

Tickets are now on sale for the Cup Of Nations opener this Thursday, 28 February at Leichhardt Oval.  Only the venue has changed, with kick-off times remaining the same.  Catch the Westfield Matildas as they face New Zealand at 7:30pm AEDT, with Argentina playing Korea Repu

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“Come out and support us”: Arnold issues rallying cry to Aussie fans

Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has urged fans to get out and support the side as they begin their Cup of Nations campaign. The Westfield Matildas are set to play their first game of 2019 when they meet New Zealand at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday and Arnold point

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Gielnik, Raso eyeing Queensland homecoming with Westfield Matildas

She may have been born in Melbourne and helped lead Victory to a historic Westfield W-League Premiership but Emily Gielnik says she can’t wait to play in front of her friends and family in Brisbane. The Westfield Matildas take on Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium on 3 March in

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Alleway ‘buzzing’ as Westfield Matildas begin preparations for Cup of Nations

It's probably safe to assume Westfield Matildas defender Laura Alleway is enjoying herself as the team gathers in Brisbane for their first camp of 2019. Speaking to matildas.com.au from Lions Stadium, Alleway said she couldn’t wait to get going ahead of the 2019 Cup of Nations

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Cup of Nations Matchday One moved to Leichhardt Oval

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that the opening matchday of the inaugural Cup of Nations, featuring the double-header between Argentina and Korea Republic and the Westfield Matildas and New Zealand, has been moved from Jubilee Stadium to Leichhardt Oval due t