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7 years ago

Traffic fails to halt Victory progress

They may have had a disrupted preparation but that only made Melbourne Victory’s Derby triumph over Melbourne City all that much sweeter. Victory’s 2-0 win at AAMI Park on Friday night was a clam, composed performance but the lead-up to...

7 years ago

Gielnik tops off perfect week with Derby masterclass

What a week it has been for Emily Gielnik. On Tuesday she was in Newcastle scoring for the Westfield Matildas, her goal putting the icing on the cake as they trounced Chile 5-0. Three days later and she’s on the...

7 years ago

Report: Victory claim bragging rights in Melbourne Derby

Melbourne Victory have upset bitter rivals Melbourne City 2-0 in the Melbourne Derby at AAMI Park on Friday night. An own goal to Elise Kellond-Knight and a strike from Emily Gielnik either side of half-time ensured Victory would claim bragging...

7 years ago

‘Artist’ Nagasato ready to weave magic on Westfield W-League stage

She may be listed as a striker but Japanese international and Brisbane Roar recruit Yuki Nagasato sees her role on the pitch in a slightly different light. Japanese star Nagasato is in line to make her Westfield W-League debut when...

7 years ago

Kerr returns to Perth after a year to remember

Sam Kerr could not be accused of laying low in the Westfield W-League off-season. The star striker is preparing to play her first Westfield W-League game in Perth in more than nine months this weekend but she has clocked up...

7 years ago

Westfield W-League Ins and Outs: Round 3

The Westfield W-League resumes from an international break this weekend and it is the inclusion of a global superstar that has fans excited. Japanese legend Yuki Nagasato will make her much-anticipated Brisbane Roar debut in Sunday afternoon’s clash against Adelaide...

7 years ago

Waldus settles back in at Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers will have a familiar face back among their ranks for the trip to Perth Glory with Dutch defender Maruschka Waldus re-signing for a second stint. Waldus, who previously spent time at Heerenveen and FC Twente, has just...

7 years ago

Extra Time: Victory starlet Ayres gunning for ‘statement’ win in Melbourne Derby

Melbourne Victory youngster Melina Ayres feels confident her side can ‘make a statement’ against the star-studded, three-time defending Westfield W-League champions Melbourne City in Friday’s much-anticipated Derby. Ayres has come a long way since beginning her career on the other side of town alongside a...

7 years ago

Match Preview: Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United

Japanese legend Yuki Nagasato will make her much-anticipated Brisbane Roar debut in Sunday’s Westfield W-League clash against Adelaide United. Nagasato’s pedigree cannot be questioned but she has a hard act to follow, given the outstanding form of two of the...

7 years ago

Match Preview: Newcastle Jets v Canberra United

Table-toppers Canberra United head north to face Newcastle Jets with a point to prove in a much-anticipated Westfield W-League encounter on Saturday night. Canberra are equal first heading into Round 3, but will be somewhat disappointed after a thrilling 4-4...

7 years ago

Match Preview: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory

The Westfield W-League resumes from an international break with a Friday evening blockbuster, as Melbourne City face off against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. City will be full of confidence after an impressive 3-1 win over Sydney FC last time out....

7 years ago

Canberra United secure Nielsen for Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season

Canberra United have confirmed the signing of former Western Sydney Wanderers forward Paige Nielsen for the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season. The American striker joins from WK League outfit Suwon UDC WFC, who play in Korea Republic, and has been included in...