Westfield W-League News

Kristen Hamilton
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Cooney-Cross delivers after training ground practise pays off

It was a case of practise makes perfect for super sub Kyra Cooney-Cross. Western Sydney Wanderers snatched three points against Adelaide United when the 17-year-old dead-ball expert watched her 92nd-minute free-kick whistle into the corner of the Lady Reds net. Cooney-Cross

Kirsten Hamilton
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Stoppage-time winner earns Wanderers historic win over Adelaide

Kyra Cooney-Cross' dramatic late winner gave Western Sydney Wanderers a dream start to the Westfield W-League season in a 2-1 win against Adelaide United.  Teen sensation Mary Fowler lit the touch paper on her budding Westfield W-League career when she won and scored a 39th-mi

Kerr Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo backs Sam Kerr’s Chelsea move

Cristiano Ronaldo made a big impact on English football and the superstar forward is backing Sam Kerr to do the same. From one international captain to another, the Portuguese icon and Juventus star posted an Instagram story to his 189.8 million followers congratulating the Au

Erica Halloway
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‘We’ve got no excuses’: New skipper Halloway wants Wanderers to end their finals hoodoo

It's a stat that just doesn't sit right with Western Sydney Wanderers attacker Erica Halloway. As she heads into her fifth season with the Red and Black, Halloway has never played in the Finals Series with the club. In fact, the Wanderers are still aiming to reach the Westf

Natasha Rigby
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Perth Glory appoint Rigby as new captain

Natasha Rigby is still pinching herself after being named Perth Glory captain for the Westfield W-League 2019/20 season. The 26-year-old full-back has featured in 38 Westfield W-League matches over the past three campaigns and played in Glory's losing Grand Final efforts in 20

Mary Fowler
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'I don't feel the pressure', says 16-year-old Westfield Matildas starlet Fowler

It might be her first Westfield W-League season, but you cannot question the lofty ambitions of Adelaide United's new teenage superstar, Mary Fowler.

Kerr
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FFA congratulates Sam Kerr as Westfield Matildas captain signs with Chelsea

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has congratulated Westfield Matildas captain, Sam Kerr, on her move to Chelsea FC Women in England's Barclays FA Women's Super League. After leading the Westfield Matildas to a 2-nil series result against Chile, the 26 year old Western Austr

Sam Kerr
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‘She’s come to conquer Europe’: How social media reacted to Kerr’s Chelsea move

Social media went into overdrive as soon as it was revealed that Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr had signed to play with English giants Chelsea. The 26-year-old superstar inked a two-and-a-half year deal with the English Women's Super League leaders on Wednesday in a move

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Sydney FC Westfield W-League season preview: Sky Blues chase back-to-back titles

Westfield W-League Champions Sydney FC return for another campaign with the bulk of their Championship-winning squad intact, bolstered by some fresh faces looking to become stars in Sky Blue. Sydney FC boss Ante Juric has made careful adjustments to his squad that launched fro

Sam Kerr
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‘It’s a challenge and that’s what I need’: Chelsea to propel Kerr to another level

Sam Kerr says she is fulfilling a lifelong dream after signing to play with powerful English Women's Super League club Chelsea. The Westfield Matildas skipper ended months of speculation over her club future by announcing a two-and-a-half year deal with the London club on Wedn

Sam Kerr with Chelsea jersey
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Confirmed: Kerr signs with Chelsea

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has confirmed her next career move, announcing she will join English giants Chelsea. Kerr's move was revealed on Wednesday night, joining the Blues on a two-and-a-half year deal. One of the best players in women's football, Kerr signature

Alexia Moreno
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Perth Glory Westfield W-League season preview: Can Glory remain a force in 2019/20?

Perth Glory head into unknown waters in the 2019/20 Westfield W-League campaign without former captain and Matildas megastar Sam Kerr to steady the ship. Grand Finalists last season, Perth look set to begin an exciting transitional period as talented youngsters and new interna

Steph Catley
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Catley predicts bright future for Westfield Matildas after successful Chile series

Steph Catley feels the Westfield Matildas can look to the future with confidence after completing a clean sweep of their two-game series with Chile. The Westfield Matildas backed up their 2-1 win in front of a record crowd in Sydney on Saturday with a well-earned 1-0 triumph i

Victory players get their hands on the Premiers' Plate
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Melbourne Victory Westfield W-League season preview: Defending Premiers aim to ‘bring everything home’

Despite winning the Premiership last season, Melbourne Victory return for the 2019/20 Westfield W-League campaign with a bitter taste in their mouth. After a stellar regular season Victory failed to reach the Westfield W-League Grand Final, falling to a Sam Kerr-inspired Perth

Ante Milicic
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Milicic pleased with chance creation as Westfield Matildas set sights on February

Ante Milicic says he was pleased with how many chances the Westfield Matildas created across their two international friendly victories against Chile and believes his side will have well and truly hit their stride come January's Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers. Australia edged