News

13 years ago

Polkinghorne planning for future

Recently announced as Westfield Matildas co-captain, Clare Polkinghorne talks to teammate Sally Shipard about football, life and clinical neuropsychology… Recently announced as Westfield Matildas co-captain, Clare Polkinghorne talks to teammate Sally Shipard about football, life and clinical neuropsychology… Polky, you...

13 years ago

Simon studying Stateside

Westfield Matildas and Sydney FC striker Kyah Simon talks to Sally Shipard about her life and football in Boston. Currently playing in the US for the Boston Breakers in the new National Women-s Soccer League, Westfield Matilda Kyah Simon had...

13 years ago

A Brush with Vikings

Sally Shipard catches up with Canberra United teammates Ellie Brush, currently playing in Norway. Name: Ellie Brush Club: Avaldsnes IL, Norway Toppserien Position: Centre Back SS: How are you finding Norway? EB: I am loving being in Norway . The...

13 years ago

Sykes settling in Sweden

What’s it like going from the Westfield W-League to football in Sweden? Sally Shipard talks to Canberra United teammate Nicole Sykes to find out. What’s it like going from the Westfield W-League to football in Sweden? Sally Shipard talks to...

13 years ago

Curling balls around pot plants

Sally Shipard grills Perth Glory rising star Ella Mastrantonio, 21, about her life and goals in the beautiful game. Westfield Matilda and Canberra United midfielder Sally Shipard grills Perth Glory star Ella Mastrantonio, 21, about her life in the beautiful...

13 years ago

Football NSW Women’s Sport Festival

Football NSW have teamed up with Sydney Olympic Park Women’s Sport Festival to host the fifth annual celebration of Women in Sport on Sunday the 17th of February at Cathy Freeman Park in Homebush. Football NSW have teamed up with...

13 years ago

Dear Westfield W-League…

Canberra United star Sally Shipard writes a love letter to the Westfield W-League and what it’s done for the women’s game. Dear Westfield W-League, My, haven-t you grown? You-re now five and you-ve really just blossomed. It is admirable the...

13 years ago

Football – A love that lasts a lifetime

“There is nothing quite like watching young kids play soccer. It must be the same around the world.” My three weeks off this Christmas were active. Well, the kids were active; me, less so. While they were outside kicking the...

13 years ago

Westfield W-League season review

The 2012/13 competition is over and Sydney FC are deserving champions, so it’s time to sit back and enjoy a Westfield W-League season review. The 2012/13 competition is over and Sydney FC are deserving champions, so it’s time to sit...

13 years ago

Dave Edmondson named as Victory womens coach

Football Federation Victoria have unveiled Dave Edmondson as the new Head Coach of Melbourne Victory Women and FFV Women’s National Training Centre. Football Federation Victoria (FFV) have unveiled Dave Edmondson as the new Head Coach of Melbourne Victory Women and...

13 years ago

A bright future for Australian women’s football

The growth potential of women’s football in Australia was the central topic when officials from AFC and UEFA met with an FFA delegation in Sydney this week. The growth potential of women-s football in Australia was the central topic when...

13 years ago

Top Five Westfield W-League highlights

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of the Westfield W-League season, filled with footballing quality, drama and more than a few surprises. With the competition back to a complement of eight teams this year, the 2012/13 edition...