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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...

8 years ago

LIVE BLOG: Westfield W-League Season Launch

The Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season gets underway in just over a week and to mark the start of the new campaign, stars from every club are in Sydney today for the official season launch. BIG RECRUITING: Melbourne City sign five, including...

8 years ago

Westfield W-League profile: Get to know Perth Glory

Perth Glory will make history this season when they take to the field with Sam Kerr as the first marquee in Westfield W-League history. While the striker’s return home has buoyed Perth ahead of the new campaign, there are plenty...

8 years ago

Reds announce two more signings days out from their Westfield W-League campaign

Adelaide United have bolstered their squad with a blend of youth and experience, signing United States international Amber Brooks and promising youngster Charlotte Grant. Brooks joins the Reds on loan from National Women’s Soccer League outfit, Houston Dash, who she has represented...

8 years ago

Highly-rated American defender signs for Perth Glory

Perth Glory have signed promising defender Katie Naughton for the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season. Naughton joins Glory off the back of a fantastic 2018 National Women’s Soccer League campaign with Chicago Red Stars, in which the 24-year-old made 24 appearances and...