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8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Sydney FC in 2018/19

Westfield W-League Grand Final pain appears to have only spurred on Sydney FC in assembling a roster truly capable of making the silverware their own. The latest Westfield Matildas player to link up with the Sky Blues is ex-Canberra United...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Western Sydney Wanderers in 2018/19

The experienced Caitlin Cooper is a massive coup for a Western Sydney Wanderers side that will welcome the extra solidity in defence. The 30-year-old, capped 10 times, is back after a year at Sydney FC, having identified Western Sydney as...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Newcastle Jets in 2018/19

Newcastle Jets loom as one of the most fascinating teams to track in this Westfield W-League this term. Not least because the reinvention of Larissa Crummer as a centre-back, a move initiated by Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic, could make...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Melbourne City in 2018/19

Melbourne City represent something of a mini Westfield Matildas camp in between international breaks. Champions in each of the last three seasons, the glamour side has strengthened further with the recruitment of midfielder Tameka Butt and her former Brisbane Roar...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Brisbane Roar in 2018/19

Brisbane Roar have long provided a launchpad for Westfield Matildas and though two have departed, a strong core remains in place. Captain Clare Polkinghorne has been a mainstay at the back for club and country for over a decade and...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Canberra United in 2018/19

Ellie Carpenter’s mature performance in the Westfield Matildas’ recent 1-1 friendly draw with England illustrated just how much of a coup it was for Canberra United to keep hold of the teenager. The versatile 18-year-old flourished in a midfield role...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Adelaide United in 2018/19

Adelaide United’s bid for a maiden Westfield W-League Finals Series berth has been given a major boost with the arrival of record-breaker Michelle Heyman. The Westfield W-League’s all-time leading scorer will add leadership, vital know-how around goal and a burning...

8 years ago

Westfield Matildas at Melbourne Victory in 2018/19

After a seventh placed Westfield W-League finish last season, Melbourne Victory will be boosted by the addition of Westfield Matilda Emily Gielnik. The 26-year-old is a handful for defenders either through the middle or out wide and continues to be a handy impact...

8 years ago

Aussie coach signs new long-term deal with Arsenal

Former Melbourne City Championship-winning Westfield W-League coach Joe Montemurro has signed a new long-term deal as the boss of Arsenal’s women’s team. Montemurro took charge of the Lady Gunners in late 2017 and has enjoyed immediate success with the North...

8 years ago

Newcastle Jets re-sign American goalkeeper

Newcastle Jets have announced the re-signing of American goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom ahead of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season. The 25-year-old shot-stopper arrived in the Hunter last year and held the number one jersey all year as the Jets made a run...

8 years ago

Adelaide sign exciting American forward

Adelaide United have announced the signing of American forward Veronica Latsko on loan for the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season. The 22-year-old signs on from National Women’s Soccer League side Houston Dash, where she scored four goals in 21 matches last season....

8 years ago

Victory confirm Orlando Pride double signing

Melbourne Victory have signed Orlando Pride duo Christine Nairn and Dani Weatherholt to their ranks for the upcoming Westfield W-League 2018/19 season. The American pair arrive in Australia after strong campaigns with the Pride, who finished seventh in the 2018...