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10 years ago

Allyson Flynn to go to Rio

The Westfield Matildas will have company in Brazil with Australian Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League assistant referee Allyson Flynn selected for the Rio Games. Flynn is one of 38 officials selected for the Women’s Football Tournament and is one of only six...

10 years ago

Canberra United star Sykes wins Julie Dolan Medal

Ashleigh Sykes from Canberra United took out the Julie Dolan Medal at the gala Dolan Warren Awards night which were held at the Carriageworks in Sydney tonight. Diego Castro from Perth Glory was named the Johnny Warren Medal winner, with Dylan...

10 years ago

Westfield W-League Refs on FIFA World Cup Program

Westfield W-League referees Casey Reibelt and Kate Jacewicz have been selected by FIFA on the FIFA 2019 Women’s World Cup Candidates Program for prospective Match Officials. The Australian referees are two of only ten referees selected from across AFC. The...

10 years ago

Referee in Focus – Rebecca Durcau

Rebecca Durcau has been a Westfield W-League referee since 2009 and also refereed in the Japanese Women’s National League in 2010. She shares some of her insights on being an elite referee in the Westfield W-League. How did you become...

10 years ago

Female referees and their inspiring stories

Talk to female referees and you’ll find all sorts of inspiring stories. “I enjoy every game I’m involved in, whether it’s a W-League game or local state competition, that game on the day could be the most important game to...

10 years ago

Westfield Matildas inspire as role models

As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s Football Week, it’s timely to consider this. If a girl has never seen women participating in sport, it will be virtually impossible for her to imagine playing herself. Madi Blakey is a...

10 years ago

FFA launches Female Football Week

Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Officer David Gallop today officially launched FFA’s Female Football Week, a national promotion and celebration of the role of women and girls in the game. The week of activities across Australia are dedicated to developing...

10 years ago

Kerryn’s key role as an administrator

Following the launch of #FemaleFootballWeek we catch up with Kerryn Constable, who is representative of the people powering grassroots football. NEWS: FFA launches Female Football Week At the heart and soul of every football club and association around Australia there is...

10 years ago

Referee in Focus – Lara Lee

Lara Lee has been a Westfield W-League referee since 2012 and has recently been accepted into the Australian Sports Commission National Officiating Scholarship. She shares some of her insights on being an elite referee in the Westfield W-League. How did...

10 years ago

W-League Champions to meet Manchester City in friendly

Melbourne City FC will embark on a week-long post-season tour in Abu Dhabi this month, where they will play Manchester City Women’s Football Club in a friendly match. The City Football Group sister clubs will face each other in the Fatima...

10 years ago

Video: Matildas urge girls to Play Football

Westfield Matildas stars Lydia Williams and Steph Catley discuss why they love football.

10 years ago

City rejoice in title win

It was a milestone moment in more ways than one as the Westfield W-League became Melbourne City’s first national championship in any competition for the club. City collected a deserved 4-1 win over Sydney FC to finish their maiden Westfield...