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9 years ago

Bubs is back! Westfield Matildas legend inks injury replacement deal at City

Charismatic Melissa Hudson (nee Barbieri) is back in the Westfield W-League, with Melbourne City FC confirming it has signed the former Westfield Matildas keeper as an injury replacement player.  Hudson, 37, joined her new teammates at the City Football Academy today...

9 years ago

4 reasons to watch Westfield W-League Round 2

The Westfield W-League returned in stunning style in Round 1 as a string of upsets set the tone for a rollercoaster campaign. Here are just four reasons why you need to be watching this weekend. DERBY DRAMA IN MELBOURNE Melbourne...

9 years ago

3 key Westfield W-League match-ups in Round 2

After a fabulous opening round, the Westfield W-League returns with a Friday night feast in Round 2 as a couple of blockbusters kick-off another set of much-anticipated matches. We’ve taken a look at three key battles to keep an eye...

9 years ago

Derby rivalry just as strong in Westfield W-League: Simon

Melbourne City striker Kyah Simon says ‘Derby Fever’ is just as big in the Westfield W-League and admits there’s extra motivation to beat crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory on Friday. The match to kick-off Round 2 of the competition is part...

9 years ago

Signing news: Roar secure Westfield Matildas attacker

Ahead of their double-header at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, Brisbane Roar’s women’s side have added star striker Emily Gielnik to their Westfield W-League squad for the 2017/18 Season. Gielnik, who is currently playing with Norwegian outfit Avaldsnes IL, will return...

9 years ago

Harrison promises fight from stinging Sydney FC

Sydney FC star Amy Harrison has challenged her team-mates to “win every little battle” as they aim to kick-start their Westfield W-League campaign at Newcastle Jets on Saturday. The Sky Blues lost 3-1 at home to Brisbane Roar in last...

9 years ago

ICYMI: Westfield W-League Round 1 wrap

The Westfield W-League is back with a bang! A glut of goals, upsets galore and Sam Kerr – who else? – continuing where she left from last season. Round 1 had it all. If you missed any of the action...

9 years ago

Van Egmond delighted as Jets ‘make statement’ in season opener

Westfield Matildas star Emily van Egmond believes Newcastle Jets can make an on-field statement in the Westfield W-League 2017/18 Season. After finishing outside the finals spots last season, the Jets have opened their new campaign with a 2-1 home win...

9 years ago

Kingsley’s late goal wins it for Jets over Wanderers

Newcastle Jets have kicked off their Westfield W-League season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.  In hot conditions which resulted in drinks breaks for the players, American Katie Stengel’s tap in on the quarter hour...

9 years ago

Dowie scores winner as Victory defeat Canberra United

English goal machine Natasha Dowie has scored the winner to give Melbourne Victory a perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win over Canberra United on Saturday.  Earlier, Kristen McNabb had given the Big V an early lead with...

9 years ago

Allira Toby: 5 things you need to know about the Roar star

She caught the eye in the opening match of the opening round in the Westfield W-League with two goals and an assist in the 3-1 win over Sydney FC on Friday night at Allianz.  So, here are five things you...

9 years ago

Glory thump City in Westfield W-League Grand Final rematch

Perth Glory exacted revenge for last season’s Grand Final defeat with a crushing 4-1 win over Melbourne City in the Westfield W-League season opener at nib Stadium on Friday night. Glory stunned the reigning champions in the second half after...