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Alen Stajcic
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FIFA Best nomination reward for Stajcic’s impact on Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas boss Alen Stajcic is in the running to be named the best coach in women’s football following his nomination for the FIFA Best Awards on Tuesday night. It’s a well-deserved nomination for the 44-year-old, who has turned the Westfield Matildas into arguably th

Sam Kerr; Alen Stajcic
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Stajcic, Kerr nominated for FIFA Best Awards

Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic and star striker Sam Kerr have been shortlisted for FIFA Best awards 2018. In a huge accolade for the duo, Stajcic has been nominated alongside nine others as the best women’s coach for the last 12 months, while Kerr is in the top 10 in li

Laura Alleway
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Laura Alleway replaces Steph Catley in Westfield Matildas squad

Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed on Tuesday that experienced defender Laura Alleway has replaced Steph Catley in the Westfield Matildas’ 2018 Tournament of Nations squad. Catley, who is currently playing her football with Seattle Reign FC in the National Wome

Kyah Simon
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‘Legacy, pioneers, role models’: Forces driving Westfield Matildas’ ambitions

There is a sense something special is brewing among the Westfield Matildas players. The success at the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup made waves back home — the women were the first senior national team to deliver Australia a major international title. But the ascent to become

Women's World Cup
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FIFA Women’s World Cup central to NSW Government’s 10 in 10 plan

In a win for the people of New South Wales – and a huge boost for jobs and tourism – the NSW Government today announced plans to bid for 10 World Cups in the next 10 years. On Monday, Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian launched plans to attract some of the biggest sporting even

Kate Jacewicz
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Australian Referees Selected for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup

Australian referees have again been recognised on the international stage with Referee Kate Jacewicz and Assistant Referee Renae Coghill being selected for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup being played in France.