Westfield Matildas News

Emily Gielnik wants to win the Bundesliga and Champions League with Bayern Munich

Aussies Abroad: Gielnik’s dream start with Bayern Munich

Emily Gielnik has got off to a winning start with her new German club Bayern Munich overnight. In her debut game for the club, Bayern thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 in the opening round of the DFB Pokal Women (German Cup. Starting in attack, Gielnik had a hand in Simone B

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Kerr shortlisted for the FIFPro Women’s World XI

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been nominated for the FIFA FIFPro's Women World XI. Kerr is among 55 players shortlisted for the prestigious team, which is made up of the 11 players who receive the most votes from their peers in each position. FIFPro is the worldwi

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Tickets on sale to general public for Westfield Matildas v Chile

The Westfield Matildas are coming home for two huge clashes against Chile in November. In the team's first matches since June's FIFA Women's World Cup in France, Ante Milicic's squad do battle with the South Americans in Sydney and Adelaide. And tickets have gone on sale to

Junior Matildas v Vanuatu. Pic courtesy of Joseph Mayers

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Vanuatu’s U-19s team reap benefits of recent Junior Matildas tour

The Westfield Junior Matildas' recent Pacific tour continues to benefit the local communities, including the Vanuatu national team. On the back of Australia's visit to the country in August, the nation's Ministry of Education organised a fundraiser to support Vanuatu's Under-1

Junior Matildas. Pic courtesy of Joseph Mayers

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Westfield Junior Matildas squad named for AFC U-16 Women’s Championship

Westfield Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower today confirmed Australia's 23-player squad for the 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship, which will be held in Chonburi, Thailand. Dower's squad will compete in Group A of the competition alongside hosts Thailand, Japan, and Bangla

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Tickets on sale to Football Family for Westfield Matildas v Chile

The Westfield Matildas are coming back to Australia and you can be there! Now is your chance to be first in line to see Sam Kerr and company run out to face FIFA Women's World Cup finalists Chile in a two-match series in less than 10 weeks' time. The first match will be pla

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'13 years in the making!' - How social media reacted to the Matildas' big announcement

The excitement soon spread on social media as Australian football fans found out their Westfield Matildas would be returning home in only 10 weeks' time. Head coach Ante Milicic, Captain Sam Kerr and company are set to square off against Chile in a two-match series, in Sydney

Caitlin Foord's goal-scoring ability could be crucial in France

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The Caitlin Foord show: The last time the Westfield Matildas played Chile

Australian football fans it's time to get excited.

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Westfield Matildas to play Chile in two-match series in November

The Westfield Matildas will play their first matches on home soil since the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019TM when they face Chile in a two-match series in November, with the games to be played at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta, and Coopers Stadium, Adelaide. Head Coach Ante

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Westfield Junior Matildas set to assemble for Gold Coast camp

Westfield Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has selected a 28-player squad that will assemble tomorrow on the Gold Coast, as preparations continue for the forthcoming AFC U-16 Women's Championship. The camp runs from Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August and will be followe

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Emily Gielnik signs for Bayern Munich

Westfield Matildas forward Emily Gielnik is off to Europe after signing with Frauen-Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich. Gielnik, 27, joins the German club after winning the Westfield W-League Premiership with Melbourne Victory, as well as appearing for the Matildas at the

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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

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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

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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".

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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