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Heffernan's bold Wanderers pledge

Western Sydney Wanderers are no longer in the Westfield W-League to make up the numbers, according to new coach Dean Heffernan. Heffernan, 38, played nine times for the Wanderers in the Hyundai A-League. He will be assisted by inaugural Wanderers men's captain Michael Beauc

Polkinghorne
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NWSL preview: Ever-present Polkinghorne key for Houston's clash with Utah

Houston Dash are due a big examination of their title credentials against early National Women's Soccer League pacesetters Utah Royals on Sunday morning (AEST). But if there's anyone who can help the Dash land a statement of intent, it's Westfield Matildas and Brisbane Roar de

Carpenter; Ibini; Roestbakken
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'She's one of the most powerful in the world': Sarah Walsh on NAB Young Footballer of the Year contenders

The Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season unearthed some exciting young stars, with three in contention for this year?s NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award. Canberra United duo Ellie Carpenter and Karly Roestbakken, along with Sydney FC attacker Princess Ibini, are the 2018/19

Atleti
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Aussies Abroad: Chidiac's Atleti win third straight title

Former Westfield W-League midfielder Alex Chidiac was part of a third straight La Liga Femenina title victory for Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening (AEST). Atleti beat Real Sociedad 3-1 on the final day of the campaign to finish six points clear of second-placed Barcelona afte

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Kerr denied as Red Stars suffer first NWSL defeat against Royals

Sam Kerr's Chicago Red Stars went down to a late goal as the Utah Royals kept their perfect start to their National Women's Soccer League campaign. The Westfield Matildas captain saw her Chicago side shut out for the first time this season as Amy Rodriguez?s 84th-minute effort

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Chidiac and Atletico Madrid on the cusp of third straight Liga Femenina title

Former Westfield W-League starlet Alex Chidiac is on the brink of La Liga Femenina glory with Atletico Madrid. Chidiac?s Atletico require a point from Sunday evening?s (9pm kick-off AEST) trip to sixth-placed Sociedad to seal their third straight league title. Second-placed

Westfield W-League Champions Sydney FC
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FFA and Westfield announce partnership extension across Women's National Teams & Westfield W-League

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Scentre Group, owner and operator of Westfield in Australia and New Zealand, today announced they have agreed to a two-year contract extension to continue supporting the growth of women?s football in Australia. ... Westfield will continue a

Princess Ibini
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NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominee – Princess Ibini (Sydney FC)

Still only 19, Princess Ibini has long been a part of the Westfield W-League furniture, but 2018/19 will go down as the season the Westfield Matilda developed into one of the finest forwards in the competition. Ibini emerged as a key part of Sydney FC?s Championship win in the

Karly Roestbakken
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NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominee – Karly Roestbakken (Canberra United)

Newcomers to the Westfield W-League could be forgiven for thinking Karly Roestbakken is by some distance older than 18. The adaptable defender is a popular figure at Canberra United, having just completed her third season, and is one of the capital club's most reliable perform

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NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominee – Ellie Carpenter (Canberra United)

Despite being just 18 years old, Westfield Matilda and Canberra United prodigy Ellie Carpenter has already assembled a catalogue of individual accolades across her career. Having earned nomination for NAB Young Footballer of the Year ? one of three candidates ? the teenager mi

Young Matildas vs Uzbekistan
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Westfield Young Matildas seal their spot for 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship

The Westfield Young Matildas have sealed their qualification for the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship in Thailand following a 4-1 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.  Melbourne Victory youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross opened the scoring right before the half-time break with a tidy fi

Joe Montemurro - pic from Arsenal's website
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Former Melbourne City coach guides Arsenal to drought-breaking title win

Ex-Melbourne City Westfield W-League coach Joe Montemurro has led Arsenal?s women?s team to the English Super League title. Montemurro, who was at the helm of City as they romped to the title unbeaten in the club?s inaugural Westfield W-League campaign, has transferred his suc

Alex Chidiac
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Aussies Abroad: Chidiac in touching distance of Spanish title

Alex Chidiac?s Atletico Madrid are a point away from lifting the La Liga Femenina championship following a 3-0 victory against Valencia. Spanish title rivals Barcelona dispatched Sevilla 6-2 on Wednesday to go overtake Jose Luis Sanchez?s side on goal difference, with both tea

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Italian giants Roma shine spotlight on Sydney FC

They emphatically won the Westfield W-League Grand Final and now Sydney FC are making headlines again. The Sky Blues were named AS Roma?s ?Team of the Day? on Twitter on Saturday, a popular segment that the Italian giants have been running for the past few months. NWSL WEEK

Sam Kerr of Australia shoots for Westfield Matildas against USA
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Vote for Sam Kerr to win BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2019

Don't miss out on the chance to vote for Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr for the BBC Women?s Footballer of the Year 2019 award. Kerr, 25, was nominated last week to win the world-famous broadcaster's prestigious prize, now in its fifth year. The Australia and Perth Glor