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Tasmanian Government is Onside for FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today welcomed the announcement from Premier Will Hodgman that the Tasmanian Government will be part of the Bid to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. The Premier made the commitment in Hobart earlier on Monday and FFA Chief Operating Offi

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Aussies Abroad: De Vanna helps Fiorentina bounce back in Italy

Lisa De Vanna's Fiorentina got their Serie A Women's campaign back on the right track with a 3-0 away win over Empoli on Saturday night (AEDT). La Viola went down 1-0 against league-leaders Juventus last weekend but responded in emphatic fashion at the Centro Sportivo Montebor

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Vote: Westfield Matildas best kit of the last decade

There's is nothing better for an Australian footballer than to get the chance to wear the Green and Gold jersey and represent your country as an international player. And the Westfield Matildas kit has come in a few different guises over the last 10 years. As part of the We

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Celebrating a memorable decade for the Westfield Matildas

With the clocking ticking down to the end of 2019, it brings an end a massive decade for the Westfield Matildas. Over the next few weeks, Matildas.co.au will be celebrating everything that has happened over the last 10 years. The decade started with a bang as the Westfield

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Westfield Matildas in the Westfield W-League - what's in store this weekend?

With Caitlin Foord and Kyah Simon among the goals in Round 3, the Westfield Matildas again shone bright in the latest round of the Westfield W-League. And they are likely to be front and centre again this weekend with some huge clashes in Round 4. None is bigger than the cl

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Kerr named in top 10 at prestigious Ballon d’Or awards

Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has finished seventh at the prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Tuesday morning (AEDT). United States star Megan Rapinoe took out the women's award for a remarkable 2019, which included lading her country to World Cup glory in Franc

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Westfield Matildas in the Westfield W-League – how did they go?

Caitlin Foord got on the scoresheet as Sydney FC remained perfect in the Westfield W-League, while Western Sydney Wanderers' Westfield Matildas contingent also excelled. Elsewhere, Melbourne City's Australian stars helped them overcome Adelaide United and there was another vic

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Aussies Abroad Preview: De Vanna’s Fiorentina set for blockbuster Serie A clash

All eyes will be on Westfield Matildas veteran Lisa De Vanna and her Fiorentina side this weekend as they play a huge Serie A match against Juventus. The Violets are currently in third place in Italy, three points behind the league-leading Juve. It places huge significance

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On-field success and fan engagement key to Westfield Matildas popularity: van Egmond

Success on the pitch and their willingness to engage with fans are part of the reason why the Westfield Matildas are Australia's favourite national sporting team. That's the opinion of midfielder Emily van Egmond after is was confirmed on Wednesday that the Westfield Matildas

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Westfield Matildas are Australia's most beloved national team

Australia loves the Westfield Matildas! The Westfield Matildas have been ranked Australia's most beloved national team in 2019. Australia's national women's football team sit atop the BenchMark EC Ladder, a survey conducted by True North Research to gauge the emotional con

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The Westfield Matildas match that left American Wanderer in awe

The sight of a record crowd clad in green and gold at Bankwest Stadium is one of the main highlights for the Westfield Matildas in 2019. Saturday, November 9 was a historic day for the women's game as more than 20,000 fans were on hand to watch Ante Milicic's side beat Chile 2

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Luik signs for Melbourne City

Three-time Westfield W-League Champion, Aivi Luik, has returned to Melbourne City. The 12-cap Westfield Matilda, Luik, signed for her former club alongside experienced New Zealand international, Rebekah Stott, after they both had been playing for Avaldsnes IL in the Norwegian

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Victorian Government backs Australia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today thanked and congratulated the Victorian Government for its support of Australia's bid to host the FIFA Women's World CupTM in 2023. The Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Mr Martin Pakula, made the announcement at

Lisa De Vanna scored her maiden goal for Fiorentina on Sunday evening

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Aussies Abroad: De Vanna helps to keep Fiorentina flying high in Serie A

Lisa De Vanna's Fiorentina got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory on the road against Bari in Italy. La Viola had won their first three Serie A Women's matches in 2019/20 before falling to leaders Juventus and drawing against second-place AC Milan last week. But De Van

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Aussies Abroad preview: Gielnik’s Bayern brace for double-header against German leaders

Fresh from scoring the decisive goal in the Westfield Matildas' 1-0 win over Chile on Tuesday night, Emily Gielnik returns to Germany ahead of a massive week for her club side Bayern Munich. Bayern are preparing to face Vfl Wolfsburg twice in the space of seven days, firstly i