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6 years ago

Melbourne City FC signs Australian defender Emma Checker

Melbourne City FC is delighted to announce the signing of experienced Australian defender Emma Checker who joins the Club on a one-year contract ahead of the 2019/20 Westfield W-League season.   The central defender brings a wealth of experience to the squad, having represented...

6 years ago

Newcastle Jets confirm van Egmond departure

Emily van Egmond will not be returning to Newcastle Jets next Westfield W-League season. The Westfield Matildas star has played a total of 56 matches for her hometown club after debuting as a 15-year-old in 2008. “This is my hometown...

6 years ago

Andreatta leaves Brisbane Roar as Goodship takes the reins

Premiership-winning coach Mel Andreatta has parted ways with Brisbane Roar and will be replaced by experienced academy coach Jake Goodship. Andreatta led the Roar to consecutive top two finishes and secured the club’s third Premiership in 2017/18 after her appointment...

6 years ago

Wanderers boss Heffernan drops exciting hint about overseas signings

Dean Heffernan’s mission to make Western Sydney Wanderers a competition force may soon receive a massive boost. The 39-year-old Wanderers boss has been scouting pastures near and far as he prepares to break the club’s seven-season finals drought. And his...

6 years ago

Last chance to vote for Kerr for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019 award

Time is running out to get your vote in for Westfield Matildas skipper Sam Kerr for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019 award. Kerr, who also plays for Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars, is one of 12 women in...

6 years ago

Roestbakken nominated for Canberra People’s Sporting Champion award

Canberra United Westfield W-League defender Karly Roestbakken is a contender for this year’s CBR People’s Sporting Champion. Roestbakken is a nominee after a superb 12 months with both Canberra United as well as the Westfield Matildas. To vote for Karly, click here and enter your...

6 years ago

Montemurro nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s coach 2019 award

Former Melbourne City Westfield W-League coach Joe Montemurro has been nominated as one of 10 contenders for The Best FIFA Women’s Coach 2019 award. Montemurro, who currently coaches Arsenal’s women’s team in the English Super League, has been shortlisted alongside...

6 years ago

The image of Carson Pickett and young fan sparking joy across the world

An American toddler and Brisbane Roar star Carson Pickett have come together for one of the photos of 2019. Pickett has been in the headlines this week after a heart-warming image of the Orlando Pride defender and 21-month-old Floridian Joseph...

6 years ago

Perth appoint McFlynn in dual managerial role

Perth Glory have appointed Sydney FC legend Terry McFlynn as the club’s Westfield W-League and Academy Manager. McFlynn will work alongside the likes of Steven McGarry, Richard Garcia and Bobby Despotovski in the club’s academy and Westfield W-League space. It comes after the...

6 years ago

Young Aussie forward Galabadaarachchi moves to English club West Ham

Teenage forward Jacynta Galabadaarachchi has completed a ‘dream’ move to English Women’s Super League side West Ham United. The 18-year-old made two starts and two substitute appearances for Perth Glory in the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season as Sam Kerr’s side reached...

6 years ago

Around the grounds: Glory defender’s marathon effort for worthy cause

Perth Glory defender Tash Rigby has built a reputation in the Westfield W-League for her relentless work ethic as well as her football talents. And the 26-year-old is going to push herself to even greater limits next month, all for...

6 years ago

Around the Grounds: Jenna McCormick’s next incredible feat

Is there anything Brisbane Roar star Jenna McCormick can’t do? The freakishly talented dual sportswoman has played in the Westfield W-League since 2012 and made her Australian rules football career debut in 2016 for Adelaide Crows. And she has won silverware...