Western Sydney Wanderers have never made the finals since making their Westfield W-League debut in season 2012/13 So, when the club announced a range of promising off-season acquisitions, including Elizabeth Addo, the returning Lo’eau LaBonta and Georgia Yeoman-Dale, expectations were...
When the final whistle blew to signal the end of the Westfield W-League 2017/18 season it was Sydney FC who were left devastated, beaten 2-0 by Melbourne City in the Grand Final. Ante Juric’s side were determined to go one...
After making the Westfield W-League Grand Final in 2016/17, Perth Glory’s campaign the following season was disappointing to say the least. So 2018/19 loomed as a big one and with Sam Kerr returning for another year, the pressure was on...
Newcastle Jets began their 2018/19 Westfield W-League campaign full of optimism after their sensational exploits in season 2017/18. Having bolstered his squad with a blend of experience and youth, Craig Deans and the Jets looked to defy expectations and their...
The incredible way women’s football has evolved in Australia in recent times has been the biggest joy for Nicola Browne in her time with the Newcastle Jets. Browne is the Finance and HR Manager at the Jets and was rewarded...
Considered by some to be the perennial underachievers of the Westfield W-League, Melbourne Victory entered the 2018/19 season with a point to prove. Head coach Jeff Hopkins recruited well, with the likes of internationals Natasha Dowie (England) and Christine Nairn (USA)...
Melbourne City headed into the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season looking to win an unprecedented fourth straight title. Despite losing the services of superstar Wales international Jess Fishlock, the reigning Champions still looked set to be one of the teams to beat, assembling a...
Missing the Westfield W-League Finals Series in 2017/18 was a rare blip for Canberra United, a club that has maintained a consistent presence in the title race. As the new season dawned, the challenge was on for a return to the...
Brisbane Roar head coach Mel Andreatta says she never expected to take home the Female Coach of the Year prize at the rebel Female Football Awards but is ‘honoured’ nonetheless to receive it. Andreatta guided the Roar to another Westfield...
Westfield Matildas striker Michelle Heyman will play for the Illawarra Stingrays in the NSW WNPL. Heyman, who played for the Stingrays in 2017, returns to the club for the 2019 campaign as she looks to force her way into Ante...
After claiming the Premiership and agonisingly losing to eventual Champions Melbourne City in last season’s semi-finals, the Westfield W-League 2018/19 campaign was always going to be an important one for Brisbane Roar. Mel Andreatta strengthened her side in the off...
With the dust beginning to settle on the elite women’s football season in Australia, it is time to take a deep breath and reflect on the thrills and spills of the 2018/19 Westfield W-League campaign. Starting today, www.w-league.com.au will be running a series...