Westfield Matildas News

Gallery: Westfield Matildas' 40th anniversary celebrations

Stars of the Westfield Matildas past and present united on Saturday, 6 October to celebrate 40 years since the Australia women's team's first ever international match. A plaque was unveiled by Julie Dolan AM, who captained Australia as an 18 year old on that historic day in th

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Nevin relishing the chance to learn from Westfield Matildas best

Fittingly, Courtney Nevin was at school when she learned of her selection to Westfield Matildas training camp. The Year 12 Westfield Sports High student is now savouring the opportunity to learn from some of Australia's very best. October's training in Sydney is Nevin's fir

Comeback complete! The Matildas celebrate going in front after the VAR awards Monica's own goal

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How to Westfield Matildas v Chile live and free

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualification is the main goal for the Westfield Matildas in coming months but it all gets going with a two-match series on home soil in November, and you can watch it all LIVE and FREE on ABC TV. ABC TV has become the official Free-to-Air Broadcast Pa

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Tone-setting camp will help shape future Westfield Matildas says Kennedy

Alanna Kennedy knows what it takes to be a Westfield Matilda and the experienced defender realises the importance of leading by example. Twelve players from the FIFA Women's World Cup? roster were named in Ante Milicic's training camp squad, with nine fresh faces being integra

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Sensational Kerr takes out NWSL Player of the Month award

Sam Kerr's freakish goal-scoring talent has led to the Chicago Red Stars striker being named the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Player of the Month for September. The Westfield Matildas skipper was voted the NWSL's best for her incredible displays, which included five g

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The 'surreal' FIFA World Cup experience pushing Micah

Teagan Micah had to pinch herself when she was training alongside Lydia Williams at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. But the 21-year-old goalkeeper is now working hard to press her claim for No.

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Kerr, Raso and Westfield Matildas nominated for Women in Sport Awards

Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso and the Westfield Matildas have all been nominated for awards at the prestigious Women's Health Women in Sport Awards. Westfield Matildas skipper Kerr, who was honoured as a Leadership Legend at the awards 12 months ago, has been nominated for two accolad

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Kerr to debut Nike Mercurial Dream Speed alongside Ronaldo and Mbappe

Sam Kerr is no stranger to being amongst the world's best footballers and she's joining global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe in debuting a new Nike boot. The Westfield Matildas skipper will be one of the first to wear the new Nike Mercurial Dream Speed boot, w

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

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Aussies Abroad: Gielnik's Bayern hit four, Galabadaarachchi shines on historic day

Emily Gielnik's great start to life in Germany has continued with Bayern Munich moving into third spot on the Bundesliga table after a 4-0 victory over Duisburg. The Westfield Matildas forward - who signed for the German giants in August - was a 71st minute substitute for the

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Aussies Abroad: Catley and Williams seal NWSL Playoffs spot as Westfield Matildas duel

Steph Catley and Lydia Williams' Reign FC have secured a National Women's Soccer League Playoffs spot for the second consecutive year - and bragging rights over Westfield Matildas teammates Hayley Raso, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord. Reign FC beat Portland Thorns 2-0 on M

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Spain-based midfielder Chidiac to miss Sydney training camp

Football Federation Australia today advised that midfielder Alex Chidiac will miss next week's Westfield Matildas training camp in Sydney due to injury. Chidiac recently sustained an injury with her club, Spain's Atletico Madrid Femenino, and will not be fit to participate in

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Aussies Abroad Preview: NWSL stakes getting higher for Westfield Matildas

The race for the National Women's Soccer League Shield may be over, but there's still plenty at stake for your Westfield Matildas over in the United States. Sam Kerr's Chicago Red Stars will aim to tighten their grip on second place when Utah Royals come calling on Sunday morn

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Record crowd expected for Galabadaarachchi's West Ham

A club record crowd is expected for Jacynta Galabadaarachchi's West Ham United this weekend, as the Westfield Matilda prepares for a London derby against rivals Tottenham. The Hammers will be hosting Tottenham at the 60,000-seater London Stadium for the first time. United m

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Aussies Abroad: Yallop scores as Klepp cruise in Norway

Westfield Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has continued her outstanding form for Klepp in Norway's Toppserien overnight. Yallop scored her side's second goal as Klepp brushed aside Fart 4-0 at the Klepp Stadion. The goal was Yallop's seventh of the campaign so far from ju

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Aussies Abroad: Gielnik's Bayern roll on, De Vanna's Fiorentina lose

Emily Gielnik's Bayern Munich delivered the perfect response to last weekend's defeat to Leverkusen by hammering Sand 5-0 away from home in the Bundesliga. The Westfield Matildas forward - who signed for the German giants in August - was an unused substitute as a Mandy Islacke