Westfield W-League News

Ellie Carpenter in focus: Best form of defence is her attack

A dominant performance at right-back for Melbourne City in the 2019/20 Westfield W-League season has secured Ellie Carpenter a third consecutive Young Player of the Year Award. Carpenter received the award after a number of outstanding individual performances, as well as contr

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A look back at Kristen Hamilton's outstanding Westfield W-League season

Western Sydney Wanderers striker Kristen Hamilton has capped off her stellar first Westfield W-League season in style after winning the Julie Dolan Medal on Thursday night. The American forward joins an illustrious list of former winners including Westfield Matildas Sam Kerr,

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Ellie Carpenter claims record third Young Footballer of the Year Award

Westfield Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has been named the 2019/20 Westfield W-League Young Footballer of the Year. It is a history making third consecutive Young Footballer of the Year award for the full back, following an eye catching season with Melbourne City.

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Rado Vidosic named Westfield W-League Coach of the Year for 2019/20

Rado Vidosic has been named 2019/20 Westfield W-League Coach of the Year after his Melbourne City side went unbeaten from start to finish in an invincible campaign. At the helm of a club with the highest of standards on the field, Vidosic was tasked with swiftly returning City

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Lydia Williams crowned 2019/20 Westfield W-League Goalkeeper of the Year

Westfield Matildas and Melbourne City goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been named the 2019/20 Westfield W-League Goalkeeper of the Year, alongside Sydney FC's Aubrey Bledsoe. It is a record fourth Golden Glove for the Westfield Matildas veteran having claimed the award in the 2

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Jenna McCormick signs with Real Betis

Westfield Matildas defender Jenna McCormick has signed with Spanish side Real Betis on a two year contract. �...ormick joins the Seville based club as their fifth signing ahead of the 2020/21 season of the Primera División Femenina. The 25 year old becomes the second A

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Ante Milicic departs Westfield Matildas

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced Ante Milicic has stepped down from the role of Head Coach of Australia's senior women's national football team, the Westfield Matildas, and will honour his pre-existing three-year contract with incoming Hyundai A-League club Mac

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Emily Gielnik heads back to Europe with Vittsjö

Westfield Matildas forward Emily Gielnik is set to return to Europe with Swedish side Vittsj... Currently back in Australia for a short break, Gielnik is the latest signing for a side who has title ambitions after finishing the 2019 Damallsvenskan season in third place.

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London calling as Steph Catley makes Arsenal move

Westfield Matildas vice-captain Steph Catley has signed with English giants Arsenal Women. The 26-year-old heads to the London club after another stellar season in the Westfield W-League, captaining Melbourne City to their fourth championship and second premiership.

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Olympic Day: Westfield Matildas living the Olympic dream

In celebration of Olympic Day, we look back on the Westfield Matildas' previous involvement at the Olympic Games. 2000 ? SYDNEY OLYMPICS As host nation for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the Westfield Matildas' instantly qualified for their first appearance in the women's f

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First Cap: Clare Polkinghorne’s uneventful debut in an eventful match

One of Australia's most capped and decorated players, the defender shares her memories and feelings from her international debut.

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Ellie Carpenter signs with women's football powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais

Westfield Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has signed with one of the most dominant teams in women's football, Olympique Lyonnais. ... Carpenter's move to the French side follows an agreement being struck between American side Portland Thorns and the current European Champions,

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12 months on from France, Karly Roestbakken reflects on Westfield Matildas debut

The defender explains the moments that led to her debut as a senior international, during one of the most memorable matches in Westfield Matildas World Cup history. For Karly Roestbakken, the lead up to the FIFA Women's World Cup in France was a whirlwind. While the Westfield

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"You really got to do what you love" Kyah Simon opens up on an exclusive Zoom chat

For the past 12 years Westfield Matildas forward Kyah Simon has represented Australia on the world's biggest stages. On a very special Zoom session, 24 lucky competition winners had the chance to ask questions and gain insights from the World Cup player and Olympian. Kyah S

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Five memorable Lisa De Vanna moments

On this day five years ago, Westfield Matildas' striker Lisa De Vanna joined the pantheon of Australian women's football greats with her 100th appearance for the national team.