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

Westfield Matildas and Perth Glory 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 incredi

Matildas Sam Kerr of Perth Glory and Sydney FC's Caitlin Foord are both in NWSL action
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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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Perth Glory join elite Premiers Plate company after landmark achievement

There is one more piece of footballing history to add to Perth Glory's record-breaking Hyundai A-League Premiership campaign – and it involves the Westfield W-League. Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets that clinched the Premiers Plate also meant that the WA giants became jus

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Westfield W-League stars 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 familiar faces feature in NWSL opener

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 as four Perth Glory teammates feature for Chicago in NWSL opener

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

Grace Gill during her playing days with Canberra United
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From the pitch to the boardroom for ex-Westfield W-League star

Former Westfield Matilda and Canberra United Championship-winner Grace Gill has been elected to the board of Capital Football. Gill was one of two new directors voted onto the board in the ACT at Monday’s Annual General Meeting. ... “What I bring to the board is a unique

Hayley Raso in action for Portland Thorns in the NWSL.
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How to watch your Westfield W-League stars in the NWSL

Australian football fans will get another chance to see their favourite Westfield W-League stars in action as the National Women’s Soccer League kicks off with a bang this weekend. Perth Glory players Sam Kerr, Alyssa Mautz, Nikki Stanton and Katie Naughton ki...kstart their cam

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

It's back. A host of Westfield W-League stars 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 champion

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Signing news: Garriock earns new deal as Canberra's Westfield W-League coach

Former Westfield Matildas star Heather Garriock has re-signed for a third season as Canberra United's Westfield W-League coach, the club confirmed on Wednesday. As part of her deal, Garriock will also head-up a newly-created position working with young talent in the ACT. Th

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Friends Reunited: City players join forces in bid to make the Reign supreme

Reign FC and Melbourne City have long had a connection and the 2019 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season will be no different. No fewer than seven City stars will don a darker shade of blue for the Reign in 2019 as the Washington-based club look to once again make the

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‘Every day with the national team is a blessing’: Allen keen to make most of Westfield Matildas chance

With a matter of a few weeks before the Westfield Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ squad will be named, defender Teigen Allen is doing all she can to earn a spot in Ante Milicic’s squad. After Friday’s thrilling 5-3 loss against the USA, the team has remained in c

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Westfield Matildas to face the Netherlands in June

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed that the Westfield Matildas will play the Netherlands in their final international friendly match ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. With a host of Westfield W-League players sure to be involved in the match, the

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Carpenter: Plenty of positives for Westfield Matildas in loss to USA

Canberra United's Ellie Carpenter believes the lessons learned in Friday’s loss to the USA will hold the Westfield Matildas in good stead as they build towards June’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Westfield Matildas led 2-1 early in the second half, but a 17-minute blitz from th

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All change for Sam Kerr and the Westfield Matildas

It will be a day of firsts for the Westfield Matildas and captain Sam Kerr when they take to the field against the USA on Friday afternoon (AEDT).  For the first time, Australia's women will line up in their all-new Nike team kit, which was unveiled at a ceremony in Paris, Fra