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NPL WA Women 2023 Round 11 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (19/6/23). Above: Fremantle City’s match winner Laura Waltman, seen here in action against Hyundai NTC earlier in the season. Photo: Football West. Main report of the week: Fremantle City 3-2 BalcattaContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 11 Wrap”

World Cup Preview: Norway

by Genevieve Henry (18/6/23) Above: Norway and Ada Hegerberg will be hoping for plenty to celebrate in the World Cup. Photo: The Guardian. The Norwegian women’s national team are one of the best in the history of women’s football. The Scandinavian powerhouse have dropped off in form in the last few years, but they willContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Norway”

World Cup Preview: New Zealand

by Jonathon Hagger (17/6/23) Above: New Zealand’s Football Ferns – co-hosts for the World Cup. Photo: Inside The Games. The New Zealand Football Ferns are a team in transition. Following the retirement of many long-standing high-quality players in the past few years, New Zealand Football has poured its energy into developing a sustainable player developmentContinue reading “World Cup Preview: New Zealand”

Ashlee Hincks: “Dons are a real family – it’s an honour to wear the shirt”

Ashlee Hincks played in the very first WSL match, as well as two FA Cup Finals and a League Cup Final. Now an integral part of AFC Wimbledon’s squad in tier four, the striker spoke to Ben Gilby about her career, life at the Dons, and how she’s positive that they can finally achieve promotionContinue reading “Ashlee Hincks: “Dons are a real family – it’s an honour to wear the shirt””

NWSL: Bats clash with the Purple Reign

Denise Duffy and Jonathon Hagger team up to provide an in-depth preview of this weekend’s NWSL match between Gotham FC and Racing Louisville (15/6/23). Above: Racing Louisville’s Thembi Kgatlana in action. Photo: Chris Hunphey/Louisville City FC. Welcome to halfway through the NWSL season where literally anything can happen. All twelve teams boast an array ofContinue reading “NWSL: Bats clash with the Purple Reign”

Tia Stonehill: Finding her feet again after overcoming major challenges

For this week’s WA On Wednesday feature, Balcatta Etna’s Tia Stonehill speaks to Ben Gilby about coming back from a serious injury that could have had a life-changing impact, her incredible 2021 season, and life at new club Balcatta Etna (14/6/23). Above: Tia Stonehill in action for Balcatta Etna this season. Photo: Fotoenzo, supplied byContinue reading “Tia Stonehill: Finding her feet again after overcoming major challenges”

Play-Off win seals promotion for Bonnyrigg Rose

from Tom Freeman (12/6/23) Above: Bonnyrigg Rose celebrate their promotion to the SWF National Leagues after their play-off final win over Harmony Row. Photo: SportPix. Bonnyrigg Rose have secured promotion to the National Leagues after surprising SWFL West winners Harmony Row with a 4-0 victory in the play-off final. The Midlothian side coped better withContinue reading “Play-Off win seals promotion for Bonnyrigg Rose”

NPL WA Women 2023 Round 10 Wrap

Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition whilst Rob Lizzi and Cat Bryant provide EXCLUSIVE photo galleries from two of this weekend’s games (12/6/23). Above: The battle between Perth SC’s Gemma Craine (in possession) and Perth RedStar’s KimContinue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 10 Wrap”

Midwest United earn the spoils in feisty clash at Detroit City

Detroit City 0-2 Midwest United Report and EXCLUSIVE photo gallery from Genevieve Henry at Keyworth Stadium (11/6/23). Above: Detroit City fire in a shot in their home game with Midwest United. Photo: Genevieve Henry. Midwest United came away from Keyworth Stadium with all the points on Friday night in the USL W League. The USLContinue reading “Midwest United earn the spoils in feisty clash at Detroit City”

Lionesses line-up Portugal World Cup send-off

9/6/23 Above: Chloe Kelly will be hoping to have more to celebrate for England in their friendly against Portugal – their final game at home before travelling to the World Cup. England’s final fixture on home soil before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be a send-off match against Portugal on Saturday 1st JulyContinue reading “Lionesses line-up Portugal World Cup send-off”