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7 years ago

Catley confident of City run after return from injury

Returning Melbourne City defender Steph Catley believes her team are ready to begin their customary charge towards finals after they defeated Newcastle Jets 3-1. With only one win from their first five games City headed into Sunday’s Westfield W-League encounter needing not only a...

7 years ago

City put on vintage display to brush aside Jets

Melbourne City wound back the clock as they launched into Westfield W-League finals contention after they defeated Newcastle Jets 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. The encounter at McDonald Jones Stadium saw City take a two-goal lead in the first half before both...

7 years ago

Kerr named second-best female footballer in the world by The Guardian

After finishing an impressive fifth in the inaugural Women’s Ballon d’Or, Sam Kerr has earnt yet another accolade, being named the second-best female footballer in the world according to English newspaper The Guardian. The 100-strong list, released Saturday morning AEDT,...

7 years ago

Centurion Khamis immense in Wanderers’ fight back

Coming up against her sister in goals and playing for a team with no points from their first five games would have been enough for Western Sydney Wanderers’ Leena Khamis to feel daunted. Factor in that the match against Canberra...

7 years ago

Wanderers come from behind twice to hold Canberra in thrilling draw

Western Sydney Wanderers claimed their first point of the season as they drew with Canberra United 2-2 in an enthralling Westfield W-League encounter. Four second half goals, including two in the final 10 minutes, did justice to what was a...

7 years ago

Mulaudzi: From Tshimbupfe Malonga to Canberra

You wouldn’t have guessed it based on the form she’s showing, but Rhoda Mulaudzi decided to trial in the Westfield W-League on a whim.  The South African forward would be most pleased with her decision, having notched three goals and...

7 years ago

Simon’s long journey to full recovery almost complete

Melbourne City attacker Kyah Simon is making up for lost time in the Westfield W-League after returning from Achilles and ankle injuries which ruled her out for more than six months.  Simon, originally from Sydney, has a history of Achilles tendonitis which first...

7 years ago

Westfield W-League Ins and Outs: Round 6

Steph Catley headlines the Westfield W-League Round 6 Ins and Outs ahead of Melbourne City’s bumper clash away to Newcastle Jets on Sunday.  The 24-year-old returns after going under the knife to treat a knee injury she had persisted with...

7 years ago

A day in the life of Princess Ibini

For most people, finishing high school and turning 18 involves studying, parties and relaxation but for NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominee Princess Ibini, her final year of high school has involved anything but.  The Sydney FC winger and Westfield...

7 years ago

‘Not one-offs’: Glory boss unhappy with concession of late goal

Perth Glory boss Bobby Despotovski was disappointed after his side conceded late in a 2-2 Westfield W-League draw at Adelaide United on Thursday evening. Glory – who trailed after an early Veronica Latsko goal – hit back in style, with...

7 years ago

Kerr leads the line in Westfield W-League’s lethal trio

It’s hardly surprising, but Sam Kerr showed once more why she is the main protagonist of Perth Glory’s lethal trio, and the Westfield W-League, following their 2-2 draw with Adelaide United on Thursday night. The Westfield Matilda was in the...

7 years ago

‘Kerr’ific performance for Perth but Latsko brace saves Adelaide

A brace to Veronica Latsko has cancelled out Sam Kerr’s two goals and helped Adelaide United salvage a 2-2 draw against Perth Glory in Round 6 of the Westfield W-League. The 22-year-old opened the scoring on 22 minutes, before a...