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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Raso: Getting waived was the best thing that happened to me

Few professional athletes would describe having their deal ripped up as the best thing that could have happened to them. Not Hayley Raso, whose infectious enthusiasm has seen her establish herself as a regular with the Westfield Matildas and once again make her stamp on the NW

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NWSL Wrap: Raso's goal seals win for Portland

Westfield Matildas star Hayley Raso will head into this week's Tournament of Nations in a buoyant mood after playing a starring role in Portland Thorns' win over Sky Blue FC on Sunday (AEST). Elsewhere, there was a gripping draw at the top-of-the-table which featured four West