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Westfield Junior Matildas hold unique joint training session with Tonga's U-19 team

On the eve of their historic clash today, the Westfield Junior Matildas and the Tongan U-19 national team held a joint-training session together on Wednesday. The Westfield Junior Matildas are in Tonga as part of their 12-day tour of three Pacific nations as part of the govern

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Around the grounds: Raso makes young Portland fan’s day

Westfield Matildas star Hayley Raso has become a real fan-favourite during her time with National Women's Soccer League side Portland Thorns in recent years. And it's not hard to see why. The 24-year-old is in her fourth season with the Thorns and went above and beyond to p

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Five-star Kerr wins two NWSL awards this week

Sam Kerr's domination of the National Women's Soccer League has continued with the Westfield Matildas skipper taking out not one, but two awards from the last week. The Chicago Red Stars striker was named the NWSL Player of the Week for her outstanding display in her side's 2-

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NWSL weekend preview: What's in store for your Westfield Matildas?

The title-chasing Australian stars of Portland Thorns know there is simply no room for error this weekend in the National Women's Soccer League. Portland ? with Hayley Raso, Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter on board ? currently sit atop the NWSL ladder and welcome last-place

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Westfield Matildas keeper Arnold joins Kerr at Chicago Red Stars

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has signed with Chicago Red Stars in the USA, joining Westfield Matildas teammate Sam Kerr at the NWSL club. It's the first time the 25-year-old will play in the US competition, inking a deal until the end of the 2019 season. VOTE: Kerr nominated

Amy Harrison and Lydia Williams are all smiles as they embrace after the match

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Australia reaffirms interest to play host to expanded FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today recognised and applauded the unanimous decision made by the FIFA Council on Wednesday to expand the FIFA Women's World Cup from 24 to 32 nations, commencing with the next edition of the tournament to be held in 2023. Following the FIFA

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

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FIFA Women’s World Cup to expand to 32 teams

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is set to feature 32 nations after FIFA approved expanding the tournament from 24 teams. The FIFA Council unanimously agreed on Thursday to a proposal to expand the number of teams with immediate effect from the next edition of the tournament.

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Kerr nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019 award

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been nominated for The Best FIFA Women's Player 2019 award. The 25-year-old Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars striker is part of a 12-woman shortlist vying for the prestigious prize. BACKED: NSW Government behind Australia's FIFA Wome

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Luik returns to Norway with Avaldsnes IL

Westfield Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik has signed with Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL. The 34-year-old has made the move to Norway after spending last season with Spanish club Levante. It's not the first time Luik has played in the Norwegian Toppserien, having played 21

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‘It would be everything we have ever wanted’: Westfield Matildas excited by Australia's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 bid

They have already experienced playing at FIFA Women's World Cup and Westfield Matildas stars Karly Roestbakken and Mary Fowler said the prospect of having the tournament on home soil would be incredible. The young duo were on hand as the NSW Government threw their support behi

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NSW Government backs Australia's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated and thanked the NSW Government for its support of the bid to host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. NSW Premier the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP made the announcement at Parliament House in Sydney, and FFA Chief Executive

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr scores in Chicago's huge win against Reign FC

Sam Kerr scored her 11th goal of the National Women's Soccer League season in a rousing 4-0 win for Chicago Red Stars over Reign FC on Monday morning. Westfield Matildas captain Kerr iced a dominant display from Chicago with a cool finish in the 81st minute after an incisive r

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NWSL preview: Can Catley keep Kerr quiet?

Even if you've been living under a rock, you'll know keeping Sam Kerr quiet in the National Women's Soccer League has been an impossible task of late. But Australian teammate Steph Catley is bound to give stopping the Westfield Matildas captain a red-hot crack when Reign FC we

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Aussies Abroad: Raso scores double for five-star Portland

Hayley Raso was at the double to help Portland Thorns defeat Houston Dash 5-0 on Thursday, cementing the Oregon-based club's lead atop the National Women's Soccer League. The Australian attacker scored twice in a devastating opening 23-minute spell from the leaders, who piled

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NWSL midweek preview: Westfield Matildas trio to stake title claim

If you need your midweek fix of Westfield Matildas, we've got you covered with a huge National Women's Soccer League double-header on Thursday. Portland Thorns stars Caitlin Foord, Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso are in sharp focus as the NWSL leaders welcome Clare Polkinghorn