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Westfield Matildas star returns to Canberra United for 2018/19

Canberra United have snared the services of Australian teenage superstar Ellie Carpenter, with the youngster signing on in the nation's capital for the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season. Carpenter joined Canberra in 2017 after making her Westfield W-League breakthrough as a 15

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NWSL Wrap: Portland go down in the Championship decider

It was heartbreak at the final hurdle for two Aussies in the NWSL decider on Sunday morning (AEST). Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter both started for Portland Thorns, who were playing a home final but were the underdogs against the Premiers North Carolina Courage. Despite

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NWSL Championship preview: Westfield Matildas pair primed for all-or-nothing rematch

Two Australians will take centre stage during the biggest match in women's football in the United States when North Carolina Courage meet Portland Thorns in the NWSL Championship. Westfield Matildas team-mates Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord will attempt to help Portland ret

Sam Kerr, Chicago Red Star, image courtesy of chicagoredstars.com

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Kerr's NWSL season ends with unfinished business as she declares: 'I'll be back'

Sam Kerr’s NWSL season has drawn to a close with a semi-final defeat to North Carolina Courage but the Westfield Matilda star insists, injury permitting, she will return to the Chicago Red Stars. “If I stay injury free I will definitely be back in Chicago.

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Foord and Carpenter help book Thorns' ticket to NWSL championship game

The Portland Thorns will defend their National Women's Soccer League title after Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter helped the 2017 champions to a 2-1 semi-final victory over Seattle Reign. The Westfield Matildas pair both played 90 minutes as the Thorns came back from a go

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NWSL midweek wrap: Playoffs beckon for Westfield Matildas

The final round of the National Women's Soccer League regular season is fast approaching and three of the four playoff spots have now been locked away. Thankfully, the Westfield Matildas will have representatives in post-season action after several stars were on the right side

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Westfield Matildas dominate 2018 Women's Health awards

The Westfield Matildas have been heavily represented in the Women’s Health Women in Sport Awards nominations. Now in its eighth year, the prestigious awards night celebrates Australia’s best female athletes and their achievements over the past year. CONFIRMED: Larissa Crumm

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Who were the Westfield Matildas' best at the Tournament of Nations?

Who were the Westfield Matildas best at the Tournament of Nations? The trophy will be heading to America this year after USA edged out Australia on goal difference, with Lindsey Horan’s last-minute equaliser the separating factor between the two teams. READ: Tournament of N

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NWSL Preview: Crucial weekend for top four hopefuls

Fresh from the Tournament of Nations, it’s straight back into the swing of things for the Westfield Matildas in the NWSL. For some of our Westfield Matildas, there’s just a three-day turnaround before they’re back into some big matches at the season’s pointy end. Hayley Ras

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'Just a bit of a sore nose': Ellie Carpenter on THAT falcon

Australians have a soft spot for a sporting falcon, and this was up there with the best. Or worst - if you're Ellie Carpenter that is. But few have shrugged off an accidental blow to the head as impressively as the teenage superstar. READ: How the Westfield Matildas can

Alen Stajcic has named a strong 21-player Westfield Matildas squad for the upcoming Tournament of Nations in the USA.

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Created in the Westfield W-League: History made in America

The game has changed for the Westfield Matildas. Nearly one year on from their commanding 2017 victory, Alen Stajcic’s side enter the 2018 Tournament of Nations as world beaters. CHIDIAC: Westfield Young Matildas' star on dream Atleti move FOWLER: ‘She has the rarest abi

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Westfield Matildas squad: Defenders

The Westfield Matildas' Tournament of Nations title defence is almost upon us and coach Alen Stajcic has finalised his 20-player squad with six quality defenders. Much of the team's success over the last couple of years has been built on the solid foundations from the back, an