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Stajcic issues verdict following Brazil win

Westfield Matildas' Head Coach Alen Stajcic was a pleased man after watching his side kick off their Tournament of Nations title defence with a 3-1 victory over Brazil this morning. An own goal and strikes from Tameka Butt and Sam Kerr saw Australia establish an unassailable t

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Westfield Matildas defeat Brazil 3-1 in Tournament of Nations opener

The Westfield Matildas’ Tournament of Nations title defence is off to a dream start after defeating Brazil 3-1 at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas. Australia were gifted the perfect start through Poliana’s own goal, with the Brazil defender heading Elise Kellond-Knight’s corner p

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Tournament of Nations Preview: Westfield Matildas v Brazil

The Westfield Matildas begin their Tournament of Nations title defence on Friday morning (AEST), with a blockbuster clash against Brazil. It was at this tournament in the USA last year where Alen Stajcic’s side showed their potential to the whole world by winning all three mat

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Teammates to rivals for Orlando’s Westfield Matilda van Egmond

Emily van Egmond is excited about going up against some of her Orlando Pride teammates when the Westfield Matildas take on Brazil in their Tournament of Nation’s opener on Friday Morning (AEST). Van Egmond – and fellow Aussie Alanna Kennedy – play for the Pride in the NSWL alo

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‘There is obviously a bit of tension there’: Stajcic ready for battle with Brazil

Alen Stajcic expects Brazil will be fired-up for the clash with the defending champions Westfield Matildas in Friday morning’s opening match of the Tournament of Nations. Australia and Brazil has forged quite a rivalry over the last few years, which has included some epic clas

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‘Five years ago, we wouldn’t have even been invited’

The Tournament of Nations could easily be mistaken for the latter stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. You have the world number one — the United States, the powerhouses who, in the history of FIFA’s World Rankings, have never gone lower than number two. You have the curre

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The incredible performances behind Kerr’s FIFA Best nomination

Sam Kerr continues to make waves in world football after the Westfield Matildas striker was again nominated for the FIFA Best Award for Women’s Player of the Year. It’s the second straight year the 24-year-old has made the shortlist for the prestigious award and is a further e

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FIFA Best nomination reward for Stajcic’s impact on Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas boss Alen Stajcic is in the running to be named the best coach in women’s football following his nomination for the FIFA Best Awards on Tuesday night. It’s a well-deserved nomination for the 44-year-old, who has turned the Westfield Matildas into arguably th

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Stajcic, Kerr nominated for FIFA Best Awards

Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic and star striker Sam Kerr have been shortlisted for FIFA Best awards 2018. In a huge accolade for the duo, Stajcic has been nominated alongside nine others as the best women’s coach for the last 12 months, while Kerr is in the top 10 in li

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Laura Alleway replaces Steph Catley in Westfield Matildas squad

Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed on Tuesday that experienced defender Laura Alleway has replaced Steph Catley in the Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Tournament of Nations squad. Catley, who is currently playing her football with Seattle Reign FC in the National Wome

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‘Legacy, pioneers, role models’: Forces driving Westfield Matildas’ ambitions

There is a sense something special is brewing among the Westfield Matildas players. The success at the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup made waves back home — the women were the first senior national team to deliver Australia a major international title. But the ascent to become

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FIFA Women’s World Cup central to NSW Government’s 10 in 10 plan

In a win for the people of New South Wales – and a huge boost for jobs and tourism – the NSW Government today announced plans to bid for 10 World Cups in the next 10 years. On Monday, Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian launched plans to attract some of the biggest sporting even

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Raso: Getting waived was the best thing that happened to me

Few professional athletes would describe having their deal ripped up as the best thing that could have happened to them. Not Hayley Raso, whose infectious enthusiasm has seen her establish herself as a regular with the Westfield Matildas and once again make her stamp on the NW

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NWSL Wrap: Raso's goal seals win for Portland

Westfield Matildas star Hayley Raso will head into this week's Tournament of Nations in a buoyant mood after playing a starring role in Portland Thorns' win over Sky Blue FC on Sunday (AEST). Elsewhere, there was a gripping draw at the top-of-the-table which featured four West

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The call that convinced Katrina Gorry to tear up club plans

Westfield Matildas gun Katrina Gorry has revealed how one phone call convinced her to gamble on an unknown adventure and completely reshape her Tournament of Nations preparations. On the back of her involvement at the AFC Women's Asian Cup, Gorry has emerged as a key figure fo

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