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Jacynta Galabadaarachchi
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Young Aussie forward Galabadaarachchi moves to English club West Ham

Teenage forward Jacynta Galabadaarachchi has completed a 'dream' move to English Women's Super League side West Ham United. The 18-year-old made two starts and two substitute appearances for Perth Glory in the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season as Sam Kerr's side reached the Gr

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NWSL preview: Westfield Matildas trio eyeing spot on top of ladder

Hayley Raso, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord will be celebrating going top of the National Women's Soccer League if Portland Thorns can clinch three points on the road against Utah Royals on Saturday. Recording only two wins from their first five matches, the NWSL powerhouse

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Aussies Abroad: Raso scores as Thorns clinch 'crazy' late win against Pride

Westfield Matilda Hayley Raso opened the scoring and a dramatic late finish followed as Portland Thorns struck a stoppage time winner to sink Orlando Pride 4-3. Alanna Kennedy and Emily van Egmond's Pride had fought back from 3-1 down to pull level as the clock ticked past 90

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Kennedy believes turning point in Orlando Pride's season has arrived

Alanna Kennedy insists Orlando Pride's spirit is unshakable as the Westfield Matildas defender prepares to face Portland Thorns on Monday (AEST). The 24-year-old, who played for Sydney FC in the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season, last turned out for Pride on May 6, in a 1-0 de

Sam Kerr
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Aussies Abroad: Kerr's sensational trick lights up Red Stars' win against Dash

An outrageous piece of skill from Sam Kerr lit up Chicago Red Stars' road win against Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League. Mexico international forward Katie Johnson scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 triumph after only seven minutes, but Kerr's magnificent flick

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NWSL weekend preview: Polkinghorne and Kerr to duel when Dash host Chicago

It could be a case of out of the frying pan into a Sam Kerr-stoked fire for Clare Polkinghorne when her Houston Dash side come up against the Chicago Red Stars in Sunday morning's National Women's Soccer League clash (kick-off 10.30am AEST). Polkinghorne played her first match

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Matildas skipper Kerr claims two prestigious ESPY Awards

Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr continues to rack up the accolades after picking up two awards at the annual ESPYS. The 26-year-old was named as the best player in America's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as well as the Best International Soccer Player. It's the

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David Gallop to stand down as FFA CEO on 31 December 2019

The Chairman of Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chris Nikou today announced that David Gallop AM had given notice of his intention to stand down from the role of Chief Executive Officer and agreed to depart FFA on 31 December 2019.   The FFA board has thanked David for his

Tash Rigby
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Around the grounds: Glory defender’s marathon effort for worthy cause

Perth Glory defender Tash Rigby has built a reputation in the Westfield W-League for her relentless work ethic as well as her football talents. And the 26-year-old is going to push herself to even greater limits next month, all for a very good cause. READ MORE: Jenna McCorm

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FFA releases Inclusivity Principles for Club Identity

Football Federation Australia today announced the release of new Inclusivity Principles for Club Identity to replace the National Club Identity Policy.

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Aussies Abroad: Kennedy and van Egmond's Pride edge seven-goal thriller

Alanna Kennedy and Emily van Egmond came out on top as Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit split seven goals in a rollercoaster National Women's Soccer League encounter. The Pride and Westfield Matildas pair played their first 90 minutes since the FIFA Women's World Cup? in th

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Aussies Abroad: Catley leads Seattle Reign to top NWSL ladder

Steph Catley helped Seattle Reign climb to the top of the National Women's Soccer League by beating title rivals Portland Thorns 1-0 on their own turf. Catley, who starred for Melbourne City in Westfield W-League 2018, came up against three of her Westfield Matildas teammates

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Around the Grounds: Jenna McCormick's next incredible feat

Is there anything Brisbane Roar star Jenna McCormick can't do? The freakishly talented dual sportswoman has played in the Westfield W-League since 2012 and made her Australian rules football career debut in 2016 for Adelaide Crows. And she has won silverware in each code: e

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NWSL weekend preview: in-form Kerr has Sky Blue on red alert

Sky Blue will be on red alert when in-form Westfield Matilda Sam Kerr arrives with Chicago Red Stars in this Sunday morning's National Women's Soccer League affair (kick off 10.00am AEST). Australian skipper Kerr needed just 55 minutes to score a hat-trick against Orlando Prid

Amy Harrison and Lydia Williams are all smiles as they embrace after the match
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Matildas crowned Australia’s most-loved team following the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Following their FIFA Women's World Cup 2019TM campaign in France, the Matildas have received unparalleled levels of support, being ranked as Australia's most-loved sporting team according to the BenchMark Emotional Connection study, conducted by True North Research. The positi