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11 years ago

United welcomes back Heyman

Canberra United have announced Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has agreed to return to the club for Season Eight of the Westfield W-League. The striker, who was a part of the successful Australian FIFA World Cup team, has signed terms that...

11 years ago

Classy Crummer eyes 2016 success

She was a part of the history-making Westfield Matildas squad at the recent World Cup but if striker Larissa Crummer has her way, 2016 will be even bigger as she balances commitments with two national teams. The 19-year-old was the...

11 years ago

Catley to feature on cover of FIFA 16!

Westfield Matildas star Steph Catley will join superstar Lionel Messi on the Australian cover of EA Sports’ FIFA 16 when it launches later this year. In a first for the franchise in Australia, Catley will be the first female to...

11 years ago

Jets appoint new coach for W-League season

Craig Deans has been announced as the Head Coach of the Newcastle Jets Women side participating in the 2015/16 season of the Westfield W-League. Ashley Wilson joins the coaching team as Assistant Coach, while Chris Bowling returns as Goalkeeper Coach...

11 years ago

Aussie referees receive FIFA scholarship funding

Australian Assistant Referees Allyson Flynn and Sarah Ho have been offered scholarship funding through the FIFA Goal Project. The FIFA Goal Project is managed by FFA’s Women’s Football Development Manager Sarah Walsh with the funding assisting Allyson and Sarah with...

11 years ago

Matildas star guided by ex-Socceroo Dad

With a famous footballing father, Westfield Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond never had to look too far if she needed any advice on the challenges of international football. Dad Gary was always happy to oblige. “There’s times he likes to...

11 years ago

Sleepless Matilda dreaming of World Cup glory

Sam Kerr, the 21-year-old super striker for the Westfield Matildas, might possess searing pace, ooze confidence and show maturity beyond her years but getting a good night’s sleep is another matter entirely. While she is sure to be a major...

11 years ago

Superstar Gorry reveals the fire that drives her

Katrina Gorry has spoken about the stinging criticism as a youngster that put the “fire” in her to become one of the world’s best players and a key figure for the Westfield Matildas at next month’s World Cup. The 22-year-old...

11 years ago

TEST share article to W-League + Football Australia

TEST share article to W-League + Football Australia

11 years ago

FFA welcomes Melbourne City to the Westfield W-League

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Officer David Gallop has today welcomed news that Melbourne City Football Club will join the Westfield W-League competition from the 2015/16 season. The continued growth of the Westfield W-League was a strategic pillar of...

11 years ago

Westfield Matildas name World Cup squad

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic today named the 23-player squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™ Canada which will be held from 6 June to 5 July. The squad announcement follows an intense four-month preparation in Australia and...

11 years ago

Canberra United name new coach

Canberra United FC have announced the appointment of Rae Dower as Head Coach for seasons eight and nine of the Westfield W-League. Dower was assistant to Elisabeth Migchelsen during the club’s championship winning season last year and makes the natural...