News

14 years ago

Shipard loving life in Europe

Following some early drama around an alleged contract in Spain and the delay of her Westfield W-League debut by almost 18 months, Sally Shipard has found her feet in domestic football. Following some early drama around an alleged contract in...

14 years ago

Shipard named W-League Player of the Year

Canberra United and Westfield Matildas midfielder Sally Shipard won the Julie Dolan Medal for Women’s Player of the Year, after an excellent season with the undefeated Westfield W-League champions. Canberra United and Westfield Matildas midfielder Sally Shipard won the Julie...

14 years ago

FFA statement on Westfield W-League

“Football Federation Australia remains firmly committed to an elite pathway for women’s football in Australia and this includes the Westfield W-League,” said Head of Leagues Lyall Gorman. “Football Federation Australia remains firmly committed to an elite pathway for women-s football...

14 years ago

Who’s Who in W—Carys Hawkins

Perth Glory defender Carys Hawkins, who’s featured in some 39 Westfield W-League matches since Season One, will be heading to play in Sweden in the off-season. Girls FC found out a little more about Hawkins’ plans … Perth Glory defender...

14 years ago

Grace Gill—National Year of Reading Ambassador

Canberra United’s Grace Gill has signed on to be an ambassador for the National Year of Reading. We found out a little more about how Gill got into reading, how she likes her books, and what her ambassador role involves...

14 years ago

Q&A with Perth Glory’s Tanya Oxtoby

Perth Glory captain Tanya Oxtoby has signed with Doncaster Rovers Belles for the 2012 FAWSL season. Girls FC found out a little more about Oxtoby’s new team and OS plans … Perth Glory captain Tanya Oxtoby has signed with Doncaster...

14 years ago

Glory trio seek overseas adventure

Carys Hawkins is the latest Perth Glory player to venture overseas with the defender linking with Swedish first division outfit Umea Sodra FF. Carys Hawkins is the latest Perth Glory player to venture overseas with the defender linking with Swedish...

14 years ago

Westfield W-League Season Review from a Roar Fan

The 2011/12 season of the Westfield W-League competition began on October the 22nd 2011. For the Roar this meant a re- match of the 2010/11 Grand Final against Sydney at Leichhardt Oval, NSW. REVIEW BY A MAD ROAR FAN By...

14 years ago

Westfield W-League Fan Competition Winner

It’s just before 5pm on a Sunny Canberra afternoon. There’s a change in the air. Brisbane, a powerhouse of Australian Women’s football stand in a huddle after the final game of the season. But there is one noticeable difference… Westfield...

14 years ago

Who’s Who in W—Hoshimi Kishi

Brisbane Roar had a new reserve goalkeeper this season, who stepped up and starred when Casey Dumont was unavailable to play. Girls FC found out a little more about Hoshimi Kishi, who hails from Japan’s smallest town… Which part of...

14 years ago

Oxtoby named Perth’s best

Perth Glory Women’s captain Tanya Oxtoby has claimed her second Most Glorious Player award, edging out English import Katie Holtham and Young Matilda Mackenzie Arnold for the award. Perth Glory Women-s captain Tanya Oxtoby has claimed her second Most Glorious...

14 years ago

W-League finals announced

Westfield W-League 2011 Champions Brisbane Roar secured second spot and a home semi-final thanks to a gritty 1-0 final round win against arch-rivals Sydney FC. Westfield W-League 2011 Champions Brisbane Roar secured second spot and a home semi-final thanks to...