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NWSL weekend preview: What's in store for your Westfield Matildas?

The stage is set for an all-star Australian cast to shine in what could be the game of the National Women's Soccer League season. Hayley Raso, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord of Portland Thorns are preparing for the arrival of Westfield Matildas teammate Sam Kerr and her Chi

Alanna Kennedy
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NWSL wrap: Kennedy helps Orlando stun Kerr's Red Stars

There was more than pride at stake when Alanna Kennedy faced off against Westfield Matildas teammate Sam Kerr this morning. Kennedy's rock-bottom Orlando side needed three points from their daunting trip to title-chasing Chicago to keep their National Women's Soccer League cam

Clare Polkinghorne
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Polkinghorne departs Houston Dash for family reasons

Clare Polkinghorne is heading back to Australia after parting ways with her American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Houston Dash. The Dash announced on Thursday (AEST) that Polkinghorne had been released immediately to return home due to "personal family reasons".

Sam Kerr
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Last chance to vote for Kerr for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019 award

Time is running out to get your vote in for Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr for The Best FIFA Women's Player 2019 award. Kerr, who also plays for Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars, is one of 12 women in the running for the prestigious prize. AUSSIES ABROAD: Raso praises

Hayley Raso
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Aussies Abroad: Raso praises Thorns' high press, Catley’s Reign secure away point

Hayley Raso gave credit to her Portland Thorns teammates for their commitment to the high press approach which bore fruit on Sunday. Westfield Matilda Raso fired in her fourth National Women's Soccer League goal of the season to put the ladder-leaders a goal up against Washing

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NWSL weekend preview: What's in store for your Westfield Matildas?

Watch out, National Women's Soccer League ? Hayley Raso, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord can make a statement of intent this weekend. Portland Thorns' Raso, Carpenter and Foord are out to extend their lead atop the NWSL ladder following a costly slip-up from Sam Kerr's Chica

Van Egmond
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Emily van Egmond to return home for season-ending ankle surgery

Emily van Egmond will undergo ankle surgery and miss the rest of the National Women's Soccer League season, Orlando Pride have confirmed. Van Egmond, 26, is set to return to Australia for a procedure to remedy an injury on her left ankle sustained during the 2019 FIFA Women's

Sam Kerr
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Aussies Abroad: Kerr scores again as Chicago suffer shock loss

Sam Kerr's 13th goal of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season wasn't enough to stop Chicago Red Stars slumping to a shock loss on Thursday. Up against Kerr's former club Sky Blue FC, the Red Stars had the chance to go to the top of the NWSL with a win over the lowly

Kerr
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NWSL weekend preview: What's in store for your Westfield Matildas?

Could the National Women's Soccer League title race be any closer? Probably not.

Lisa De Vanna
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Lisa De Vanna signs for Fiorentina Women's FC

Westfield Matildas forward Lisa De Vanna has signed for Italian side Fiorentina Women's FC ahead of the 2019/20 season.  De Vanna, 34, joins the Serie A Femminile club on a one-year deal from reigning Westfield W-League Champions Sydney FC.  De Vanna is coming off the back

Hayley Raso
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Around the grounds: Raso makes young Portland fan’s day

Westfield Matildas star Hayley Raso has become a real fan-favourite during her time with National Women's Soccer League side Portland Thorns in recent years. And it's not hard to see why. The 24-year-old is in her fourth season with the Thorns and went above and beyond to p

Kerr
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Five-star Kerr wins two NWSL awards this week

Sam Kerr's domination of the National Women's Soccer League has continued with the Westfield Matildas skipper taking out not one, but two awards from the last week. The Chicago Red Stars striker was named the NWSL Player of the Week for her outstanding display in her side's 2-

Karly Roestbakken
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Roestbakken nominated for Canberra People's Sporting Champion award

Canberra United Westfield W-League defender Karly Roestbakken is a contender for this year's CBR People's Sporting Champion. Roestbakken is a nominee after a superb 12 months with both Canberra United as well as the Westfield Matildas. To vote for Karly, click here and ente

Sam Kerr
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Aussies Abroad: Kerr strikes again to boost bid for third straight NWSL Golden Boot

Sam Kerr netted her 12th goal of season as Chicago Red Stars made it four straight National Women's Soccer League wins with a 2-0 triumph over Utah Royals. Westfield Matildas captain Kerr enhanced her bid for a hat-trick of NWSL Golden Boots by putting Chicago into a fifth min

Portland Thorns
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NWSL weekend preview: What's in store for your Westfield Matildas?

The title-chasing Australian stars of Portland Thorns know there is simply no room for error this weekend in the National Women's Soccer League. Portland ? with Hayley Raso, Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter on board ? currently sit atop the NWSL ladder and welcome last-place