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10 years ago

Grassroots refs learn from W-League idols

Twelve female grassroots referees recently had the opportunity to learn from their Westfield W-League refereeing idols as they prepared for the 2016/17 Season. The Brisbane based referees were invited to train with Westfield W-League referees Casey Reibelt, Lara Lee, Rachel...
10 years ago

Roar seek to find their voice for TV bow

Brisbane Roar will make their Fox Sports/ABC TV debut for the season on Sunday as Adelaide United pay a visit to the Sunshine State. As always there is a stack of high-quality personnel on the Roar side – be it Westfield...
10 years ago

Imports find their shooting boots

The leading goalscoring list in the Westfield W-League is starting to take shape with three international players topping the list after Round 5. Wales captain and midfielder Jess Fishlock scored her third goal of the campaign in Melbourne City’s crucial...
10 years ago

Front two win again – Round 5 Review

Melbourne City and Sydney FC remain virtually inseparable at the top of the Westfield W-League standings after the pair earned tough away wins over Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets respectively. The pair are equal on 12 points after winning 2-1...
10 years ago

Sydney too strong for Jets at home

Sydney FC extended their unbeaten run against Newcastle Jets to eight matches at McDonald Jones Stadium on a frustrating Sunday afternoon for the home side. Newcastle dominated field position in the opening exchanges and created the better of the chances....
10 years ago

Adelaide, Canberra share the spoils

Adelaide United and Canberra United played out a tantalising 2-2 draw at the Elite Systems Football Centre on Saturday evening, with neither side able to claim all three points. In a tantalising match from both sides, the Round 5 clash...
10 years ago

Kerr leads Perth to Glory in Adelaide

Perth Glory defeated Adelaide United 4-1 in Round 7 of the Westfield W-League at Elite Systems Football Centre on Saturday night. A double for Samantha Kerr and goals to Rosie Sutton and Vanessa DiBernardo gave Perth the glory over Adelaide...
10 years ago

Preview: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City

What a match looms in Brisbane as the Roar become the latest side to attempt to break Melbourne City’s undefeated Westfield W-League run. The pair fought out one of the all-time great Westfield W-League encounters in last season’s semi-final. On...
10 years ago

Preview: Adelaide United v Canberra United

Table positions suggest Canberra United should be clear winners in this one, but in reality fans in the City of Churches should expect a tough and close-fought encounter. Canberra might be one of the league’s traditional heavyweights, but they rarely...
10 years ago

Foord thrilled after winning AFC honour

Caitlin Foord’s status as one of the world’s best female footballers was enhanced after the Westfield Matildas winger was crowned the 2016 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Player of the Year on a memorable night for Australian football at a...
10 years ago

Westfield Matilda wins AFC Player of the Year

Westfield Matilda Caitlin Foord has been crowned Women’s AFC Player of the Year 2016 at the AFC Awards overnight in Abu Dhabi, one of three awards for Australia. Foord, who plays for Sydney FC in the Westfield W-League, was one...
10 years ago

Quigley inspired by Korean odyssey

No game has a global reach like football and self-confessed travel-addict Racheal Quigley is looking to make the most of the opportunities the game can offer following an enjoyable stint in South Korea. Quigley is now back in her hometown...