Westfield W-League stars selected for Westfield Matildas Women’s Talent Identification Camp

A host of Westfield W-League players have been named in Melissa Andreatta's 23-player squad for the Westfield Matildas’ first ever Women’s Talent Identification Camp.

The Women’s Talent Identification Camp, to be held in Canberra from 22 – 26 November 2020, provides an opportunity for some of Australia’s most promising domestic-based female footballers to be evaluated by the Westfield Matildas’ coaching staff as the national team program recommences.  

“Following the disruptions in 2020, this camp is an important milestone for the national team program, and we are looking forward to coming together for the first time since March,” assistant coach Andreatta said.   

“With four major tournaments, the next four years present exciting opportunities for women’s football in Australia. Creating a deep player pool will be important for our success and this is the start of building the best platform possible.”  

The Women’s Talent Identification squad features a mix of young up and coming players from Australia’s youth teams, as well as a host of established Westfield W-League performers.  

Sydney FC defender Ellie Brush is the only player with senior international appearances to her name, with the further 22 players uncapped at senior level. 19 of the players have represented Australia at Junior and Young Westfield Matildas level.  

As a testament to the development pathway of the Westfield W-League, the versatile Cassidy Davis and defender Natasha Rigby will enter their first national camp at any level. 

“The staff are continually observing and evaluating players, and the 23 invited into the camp have been recognised for their performances at youth level and in the Westfield W-League,” Andreatta added.

“It is vital that we continue to offer chances for players to show that they can contribute to the senior team and in Canberra the selected players will get that chance to push their case for future call ups.

“The Westfield Matildas thrive on competition and opening the door for new players to strengthen the senior environment can only be beneficial as we work to assemble a team to compete in major tournaments.”  

23-Player Training Squad | November 2020 | Women’s Talent ID Camp | Canberra, Australia