Westfield Matildas News

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

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

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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

Westfield Junior Matildas off to positive start in Thailand

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Live Stream: Watch Westfield Junior Matildas v Thailand at AFC U-16 Women's Championship

The Westfield Junior Matildas play the second match of their AFC U-16 Women's Championship campaign against Thailand at 10pm AEST on Wednesday. Watch all the action unfold in a live stream of the match below! SQ...D: Westfield Junior Matildas squad for AFC U-16 Women's Champ

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Westfield Young Matildas to continue AFC U-19 Women’s Championship preparations in Sydney

Westfield Young Matildas Head Coach Leah Blayney today named a 24-player squad for a training camp in Sydney as Australia prepares to compete at the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship in Thailand. Next month the Westfield Young Matildas will travel to Chonburi where they will

Lisa De Vanna scored her maiden goal for Fiorentina on Sunday evening

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Aussies Abroad: De Vanna opens Fiorentina account on Serie A debut

Westfield Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna has scored her first goal for Fiorentina. The 34-year-old forward played the full match as the Italians began their league campaign with a 4-2 triumph over Florentia on Sunday evening (AEST). De Vanna iced the three points by capitali

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Westfield Junior Matildas off to positive start in Thailand

The Westfield Junior Matildas' 2019 AFC U-16 Championship campaign got off to a positive start in Chonburi, Thailand on Sunday with Rae Dower's youngsters securing a 0-0 draw against Japan. Australia, who are not only fighting for continental glory in Thailand but also seeking

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Kerr aims to make history against former club

Sam Kerr stands on the brink of National Women's Soccer League history. And the Westfield Matildas star could etch her name in the record books yet again this weekend against a club with whom she holds legendary status: Sky Blue FC. Kerr scored a league record 17 goals in 2

De Vanna made her debut for the Serie A club on Friday morning

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Aussies Abroad: De Vanna debuts for Fiorentina, Chidiac's Atleti secure big win

Lisa De Vanna made her debut for Fiorentina in Friday morning's UEFA Women's Champions League clash with Arsenal. The 34-year-old Westfield Matildas veteran signed for the Italian giants last week, her first move abroad since playing for National Women's Soccer League outfit O

Kerr was denied - but ultimately had the last laugh in this morning's NWSL clash

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr rescues Red Stars in dying seconds

Chicago Red Stars' National Women's Soccer League title hopes were fading away, but Sam Kerr came to the rescue. The Westfield Matildas goal machine turned provider earlier on Thursday (AEST) to set up Chicago's match-winning goal in the dying seconds of their NWSL clash with

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NWSL wrap: Kerr closes in on Golden Boot after Houston double

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr is edging closer to another incredible National Women's Soccer League achievement. The Chicago Red Stars striker - who celebrates her 26th birthday on Tuesday - could soon be celebrating a third consecutive NWSL Golden Boot win after sealing a

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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