Westfield W-League News

Caitlin Foord
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Sydney FC star's return set to boost Portland Thorns

Having Caitlin Foord back fully fit will be a big boost for the Portland Thorns finals chances, according to her coach. In the 2017-18 Sydney FC star's first home match since rupturing her lisfranc ligament in the Sky Blues Westfield W-League Semi-Final win over the Newcastle

Michelle Heyman
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Where will Michelle Heyman go next?

The greatest ever goal scorer in the Westfield W-League is up for grabs. Canberra United, Westfield Matildas and Westfield W-League icon Michelle Heyman will not be donning the famous Canberra green next season. READ: Heyman sleeps rough for youth homelessness READ: ESPN

ESPN+ Westfield W-League
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ESPN+ Live Streaming Westfield W-League To U.S Football Fans

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that ESPN+ has reached a multi-year media agreement to broadcast the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League in the United States on ESPN+, the first multi-sport, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from The Walt D

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ESPN+ Acquires Broadcast Rights to Westfield W-League in the United States

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that ESPN+ has reached a multi-year media agreement to broadcast the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League in the United States on ESPN+, the first multi-sport, direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from The Walt D

Michelle Heyman
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Heyman sleeps rough for youth homelessness

Westfield Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has taken part in The Chappell Foundation's Sports Stars Sleepout at the SCG to raise money for youth homelessness. The 30-year-old slept on the hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground alongside a host of professional athletes, inc

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Football NSW Announces 2019 Dates for Female Football Week

Football NSW has announced that next year’s Female Football Week will be held during the period 25 May to 2 June 2019. With Football NSW being the pioneer and commencing Female Football Week to coincide with Mother’s Day back in 2014, the event evolved into a national celebrat

Emma Highwood and rebel Female Football Week Award winner General Manager - Linda Cerone
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rebel Female Football Round moves to November

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that rebel Female Football Round will be held from 23-25 November 2018 which coincides with Round 5 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season. The Head of Hyundai A-League & Westfield W-League, Greg O’Rourke, said that he is ple

Claire Polkinghorne
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Westfield Matildas veteran to make NWSL return

Westfield Matildas and Brisbane Roar defender Clare Polkinghorne has signed for National Women's Soccer League outfit Houston Dash. The 29-year-old will join the Vera Pauw-coached side pending receipt of her International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 visa, the club annou

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How four Brisbane Roar stars are faring around the globe

Whether it be at home or abroad, our Roar Women are putting their best foot forward as Westfield W-League Season 11 edges nearer.

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The stats behind Carpenter’s NAB Young Footballer of the Year award

Canberra United’s Ellie Carpenter enhanced her reputation as an emerging star by scooping the Westfield W-League’s NAB Young Footballer of the Year honour at Monday night’s Dolan Warren Awards. She follows in the footsteps of Westfield Matildas team-mate Larissa Crummer and fe

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Sam Kerr and Clare Polkinghorne share Julie Dolan Medal at Dolan Warren Awards

Adrian Mierzejewski from Sydney FC has capped off a stellar season by claiming the Johnny Warren Medal at The Dolan Warren Awards, which was held at The Star Event Centre in Sydney tonight. Sam Kerr from Perth Glory and Clare Polkinghorne from Brisbane Roar FC were named joint

Melina Ayres
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NAB young footballer of the year nominee: Melina Ayres

The move across town from Melbourne City might be a risky one for some, but it worked out pretty well for Victory youngster Melina Ayres. The 19-year-old made 11 appearances and nine W-League stars this season, scoring two goals including a spectacular goal of the month agains

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NAB young footballer of the year nominee: Ellie Carpenter

After making the move to Canberra United in the off-season, 17-year-old Ellie Carpenter was ear-marked for big things by those in the know. A defender by trade, Carpenter started ten times from a possible 12 in Canberra United colours in the 2017/18 as they narrowly missed out

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NAB young footballer of the year nominee: Kyra Cooney-Cross

Signing a maiden W-League contract at the beginning of the 2017/18 season would have been a dream come true for Melbourne Victory youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross. What was to come would have left her in dreamland – the 16-year-old featured in all 12 of Victory’s matches, including

Melbourne City celebrate
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Belief key to City’s Westfield W-League success: Kisnorbo

Proud coach Patrick Kisnorbo believes the club’s Westfield W-League Grand Final win will silence any of Melbourne City’s doubters and shows the enormous belief amongst his players. City created Westfield W-League history on Sunday, securing a third-straight title after topplin