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7 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...

7 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...

7 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...

7 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...

7 years ago

Around the grounds: Matildas unwind after World Cup exit, Sydney FC Grand Final hero joins Kerr in Chicago

Beaches in Nice, FIFA Women’s World Cup excitement and the daily National Women’s Soccer League grind – no off-season is the same for our Westfield W-League stars. As we eagerly await the return of Australia’s premier division, we thought we’d...

7 years ago

From the W-League to the World Cup: how our stars are performing in France

The Matildas are far from alone in flying the W-League flag at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Australia – who have 20 women who turned out in the W-League last season in their 23-player roster – kicked off...

7 years ago

From the W-League to the World Cup: how our stars are performing in France

The Matildas are far from alone in flying the W-League flag at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Australia – who have 20 women who turned out in the W-League last season in their 23-player roster – kicked off their campaign...

7 years ago

The winners from your Westfield W-League club’s end of season awards night

The best of a brilliant Westfield W-League bunch are set to be recognised by their clubs, as end of season awards nights come thick and fast. Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory may have finished with championship and premiership honours respectively,...

7 years ago

Sydney FC complete remarkable double success in 2018/19 Season

Sydney FC created their own little piece of history after their Hyundai A-League Grand Final win on Sunday night – and their Westfield W-League side also played their part. The Sky Blues’ thrilling penalty-shootout win over Perth Glory means the...

7 years ago

Past winners of NAB Young Footballer of the Year in Westfield W-League

Did you know that Ellie Carpenter is not the first Westfield W-League player to win the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award in back-to-back seasons? The Westfield Matildas defender capped another stellar campaign by taking out the prize as...

7 years ago

Carpenter’s class ensures another NAB Young Footballer of the Year accolade

It’s hard to believe Ellie Carpenter is still just 19 years of age given her incredible performances on the pitch and the growing list of accolades off it. The Canberra United and Westfield Matildas defender added another to her resume...

7 years ago

Chris Ikonomidis and Ellie Carpenter take out NAB Young Footballer of the Year Awards

Ellie Carpenter (Canberra United) was the winner of the Westfield W-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award and Chris Ikonomidis (Perth Glory) was named the Hyundai A-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year. The pair were both unveiled as...