Westfield Matildas News

Sam Kerr Australia v Netherlands
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Westfield Matildas complete April action with Netherlands defeat

The Westfield Matildas saw their April activity come to a close with a 5-0 defeat to the Netherlands in Nijmegen.  Five different Dutch goalscorers struck in a game where Tony Gustavsson's side showed plenty of positive signs, however were ultimately unable to find a way past

How to watch Westfield Matildas v Netherlands pre-match show
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How to watch Westfield Matildas v Netherlands pre-match show

Ahead of  Australia's clash with the Netherlands, tune in to this special pre-game show!   ...   Join host Stephanie Brantz and her guests: former Westfield Matilda and current Westfield Young Matildas head coach, Leah Blayney, and Westfield Matildas and Melbourne

Emily Gielnik takes a shot against Germany
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Ultimate Guide: Westfield Matildas v Netherlands

The Westfield Matildas will complete the April international window with a clash against the Netherlands.... Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming game.  B...alia secured qualification to the Olympics in Tokyo all the way back in March 2

Group shot v Germany
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How to watch Westfield Matildas v Netherlands

The Westfield Matildas will complete their comeback to international football taking on the Netherlands in Nijmegen... After reuniting and playing a game together for the first time in over a year, Tony Gustavsson's team will now face the world number four ranked team. 

Beattie Goad defends against Germany
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Beattie Goad achieves goal against Germany

Beattie Goad wrote a list of goals at the start of the year. On it was a Westfield Matildas call up. Now, the former Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City player is Westfield Matilda number 206.

Hayley Raso on the ball v Germany
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Westfield Matildas react to first match in 396 days

The Westfield Matildas returned to the pitch for their first game in 396 days, suffering a 5-2 defeat to Germany.  ...   The result was not what Australia wanted but the team was delighted to be back doing what they love.  "It's just nice to be back out on the pitch and

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Gielnik scores brace as Germany defeat the returning Westfield Matildas

The Westfield Matildas returned to international action for the first time in almost 400 days as they were defeated 5-2 by Germany in Wiesbaden.  The Tony Gustavsson era commenced on Sunday morning (AEST) with a tough contest against the nation currently ranked second in the w

Sam Kerr celebrates scoring against Germany at the Rio Games.
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Five things about our opponent: Germany

With kick off inching closer, here is a quick guide to the Westfield Matildas' first opponents in these April friendlies, Germany! FIFA World Ranking: 2�...orm: Germany was able to play six games in 2020, starting with the Algarve Cup in March.

Goals galore! Westfield Matildas celebrate one of their seven goals against Chinese Taipei
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Ultimate Guide: Westfield Matildas v Germany

The Westfield Matildas are back on the park for their first match since they secured qualification to the Tokyo Olympics. ... Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming game against Germany. Background Australia hosted the Olympic qualifying tournament fo

Matildas celebrate v Vietnam
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Westfield Matildas: The story so far

It's been 396 days since we last took to the pitch against Vietnam in March 2020.  All the nerves and excitement of the Olympic qualifying tournament saw the Westfield Matildas book their ticket to Tokyo.  But since then football has been on pause for the national t

Sam Kerr training camp netherlands
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Sam Kerr: “it's been a growing year for me”

Sam Kerr has been in the national team set up since she was 15 years old. Now over a decade on, things have shifted seismically not only for Kerr but for the women's game as a whole. "I think I'm a totally different player and person, I was just a kid when I came in

Alanna Kennedy camp
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Kennedy reflects on year away from Matildas: “It's taught me to be grateful”

Alanna Kennedy has been a mainstay of the Westfield Matildas for almost a decade. However, the break from matches has given her a greater appreciation for the green and gold jersey. ...   Over a year has passed since the Westfield Matildas last played.

Sam Kerr celebrates Chelsea goal
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Matildas Abroad: another hat trick for captain Kerr

Before the Westfield Matildas headed into camp for their upcoming friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands, they were once again starring at club level. ...ngland Sam Kerr is now joint top of the golden boot standings after her first half hat trick propelled Chels

Join our watch party!
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Win a seat at our online Westfield Matildas watch party!

The Westfield Matildas return to the pitch this weekend against Germany and we are giving you the opportunity to watch the game in our exclusive Zoom watch party!   ... Hosted by Stephanie Brantz, 70 lucky Westfield Matildas fans will have the opportunity to cheer on the tea

Laura Alleway
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Laura Brock's long awaited return to the Westfield Matildas

The return to international football has been a long wait for all Australians.