Ellie Carpenter

Pressure? What pressure?: Carpenter says Matildas ready to fire against Norway

With each match the Matildas play at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the stakes are higher and the pressure intensifies. But defender Ellie Carpenter isn’t feeling the heat ahead of the Matildas do-or-die Round of 16 clash against Norway on Sunday morning (AEST). “I feel l

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‘It’s really happening’: Carpenter says Matildas ready as World Cup opener looms

Ellie Carpenter says the realisation they are about to begin their FIFA Women’s World Cup journey has hit the Matildas with just two sleeps until their opening game against Italy in Valenciennes. Ante Milicic put his squad through their first training session on French soil on

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Perfect preparation: Carpenter buzzing for sellout crowd against Netherlands

A sell-out crowd in Eindhoven for Sunday morning’s (AEST) friendly with the Netherlands serves as perfect preparation for the Westfield Matildas to hit the FIFA Women’s World Cup running, according to Ellie Carpenter. Australia play their final pre-World Cup hit-out the 35,000

Ellie Carpenter netted her maiden goal for the Matildas in their win over China.

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My Westfield Matildas Story: Ellie Carpenter - 'We want to make Australia proud'

When a 15-year-old Ellie Carpenter walked into the Westfield Matildas change room for the first time, she knew it was the beginning of a life-changing adventure. In a series of exclusive interviews for www.matildas.com.au, we will be catching up with Ante Milicic's 23-player s

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Your Westfield Matildas 2019 World Cup squad guide: Defenders

The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is almost upon us and Ante Milicic has announced his 23-player squad. Here's a guide to the defenders picked to represent the Westfield Matildas in France. HOW TO WATCH: The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ in Australia GET KITTE

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Aussies Abroad: Foord strikes as Westfield Matildas face off

Caitlin Foord was on target in the battle of the Westfield Matildas as Portland Thorns beat Orlando Pride 3-1 in the National Women's Soccer League. Foord, Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso’s Portland came from behind against Emily van Egmond’s Pride, who were without defender A

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr on the scoresheet again as Matildas derby ends all square

With the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) now in full swing there were plenty of Westfield Matildas in action over the Easter weekend. Sam Kerr was once again on the scoresheet for Chicago Red Stars as they played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Portland Thorns. CONFIRME

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Westfield Matildas forwards dominate opening weekend of NWSL

Good news if you're a Westfield Matildas fan; Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord were both brilliant in the opening round of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) over the weekend. In the type of news many were hoping to hear in the lead-up to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the two

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Aussies Abroad: Foord scores as Portland Thorns win in Orlando

Caitlin Foord has transferred her stunning form for the Westfield Matildas into the National Women's Soccer League opener, scoring and dishing an assist in a 2-0 win for Portland Thorns over Orlando Pride. After spending last season as the bridesmaids - finishing second in bot

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Carpenter: Plenty of positives for Westfield Matildas in loss to USA

Ellie Carpenter believes the lessons learned in Friday’s loss to the USA will hold the Westfield Matildas in good stead as they build towards June’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Westfield Matildas led 2-1 early in the second half, but a 17-minute blitz from the world’s No.1-ran

Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso in the new Westfield Matildas kit.

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Re-live the week: Nike FIFA World Cup kit reveals

A brand new kit revealed, hitting the streets of Paris and the world’s greatest selfie.

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Carpenter excited for Westfield Matildas to kick on with Milicic at the helm

Ellie Carpenter believes the Westfield Matildas are ready to embark on an exciting new chapter under Ante Milicic. Milicic was announced as Australia’s interim head coach on Monday and will lead the Westfield Matildas’ charge for FIFA Women’s World Cup glory in June. But th