Westfield Matildas News

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

Raso
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Aussies Abroad: Raso helps Portland soar clear in record-breaking NWSL classic

Westfield Matildas are reigning supreme in the National Women's Soccer League, with Hayley Raso, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord grabbing top spot on Monday morning. The three Australians were all involved as two own goals helped Portland Thorns beat North Carolina Courage 2

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.

MJ
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‘This is good for the next generations’: Tongan women’s football on the rise

On the outskirts of Nuku?alofa, the capital city of Tonga, M.J.?a centre-back for Tonga?s U-19 Women?s National Team - is preparing for training. Her purple Nike football boots take pride of place on the outdoor table, which has been moved just far enough away to avoid any rog

Junior Matildas
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Westfield Junior Matildas hold unique joint training session with Tonga's U-19 team

On the eve of their historic clash today, the Westfield Junior Matildas and the Tongan U-19 national team held a joint-training session together on Wednesday. The Westfield Junior Matildas are in Tonga as part of their 12-day tour of three Pacific nations as part of the govern

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-

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

Mackenzie Arnold
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Westfield Matildas keeper Arnold joins Kerr at Chicago Red Stars

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has signed with Chicago Red Stars in the USA, joining Westfield Matildas teammate Sam Kerr at the NWSL club. It?s the first time the 25-year-old will play in the US competition, inking a deal until the end of the 2019 season. VOTE: Kerr nominated

Amy Harrison and Lydia Williams are all smiles as they embrace after the match
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Australia reaffirms interest to play host to expanded FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today recognised and applauded the unanimous decision made by the FIFA Council on Wednesday to expand the FIFA Women?s World Cup from 24 to 32 nations, commencing with the next edition of the tournament to be held in 2023. Following the FIFA

Comeback complete! The Matildas celebrate going in front after the VAR awards Monica's own goal
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FIFA Women’s World Cup to expand to 32 teams

The 2023 FIFA Women?s World Cup is set to feature 32 nations after FIFA approved expanding the tournament from 24 teams. The FIFA Council unanimously agreed on Thursday to a proposal to expand the number of teams with immediate effect from the next edition of the tournament.

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Kerr nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019 award

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been nominated for The Best FIFA Women?s Player 2019 award. The 25-year-old Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars striker is part of a 12-woman shortlist vying for the prestigious prize. BACKED: NSW Government behind Australia's FIFA Wome

Aivi Luik
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Luik returns to Norway with Avaldsnes IL

Westfield Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik has signed with Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL. The 34-year-old has made the move to Norway after spending last season with Spanish club Levante. It?s not the first time Luik has played in the Norwegian Toppserien, having played 21

Matildas World Cup bid
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‘It would be everything we have ever wanted’: Westfield Matildas excited by Australia's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 bid

They have already experienced playing at FIFA Women?s World Cup and Westfield Matildas stars Karly Roestbakken and Mary Fowler said the prospect of having the tournament on home soil would be incredible. The young duo were on hand as the NSW Government threw their support behi