by Ben Gilby Australia announced their squad for the Olympic Games early this morning, and it is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title and Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (pictured above, supplied by Football Australia), Lyon star defender EllieContinue reading “Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks”
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Key Defender Returns For Glory Plus Award Night Wrap
It’s been yet another busy week in Western Australia as Perth Glory brought back a big name from their past and recognised last season’s key players at their awards night. Perth Glory confirmed earlier in the week that experienced defender Kim Carroll (pictured above by Jason McCawley of Getty Images) has re-joined the club forContinue reading “Key Defender Returns For Glory Plus Award Night Wrap”
Well Organised Defence, Now To Solve the Kerr Conundrum
Above: Chelsea team-mates Sam Kerr and Magda Eriksson contest possession in Kalmar. Photo: Mia Eriksson. Sweden 0-0 Australia By Ben Gilby A Sweden side who fielded a team which is likely to be considerably different from the one that they take to the Olympics, were held 0-0 by a well organised Australia in Kalmar. ItContinue reading “Well Organised Defence, Now To Solve the Kerr Conundrum”
Four More Added As Perth Aim For Glory
Perth Glory have continued their squad construction for the 2021/22 W-League season by re-signing a further three players and announcing the arrival of Young Matilda Aideen Keane. The club first revealed just over a week ago that long-serving defender Sarah Carroll had re-signed. The versatile 26-year-old debuted for Glory back in 2011 and has becomeContinue reading “Four More Added As Perth Aim For Glory”
Mixture of Pain and Promise For The Matildas
Above: Ellie Carpenter competes with Rikke Marie Madsen. Photo: Football Australia. Denmark 3-2 Australia By Ben Gilby The Matildas remain very much a work in progress as they produced a performance which mixed promise with pain in Horsens on Thursday evening. Australia began the game with high energy and seized control of the midfield fromContinue reading “Mixture of Pain and Promise For The Matildas”
Gustavsson Squad Brings In New And Old
Ahead of their forthcoming friendlies in Denmark and Sweden, Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has announced a 25 player squad which has seen key players return and an eagerly awaited call up for a W-League starlet. Ben Gilby reviews the selection and provides Gustavsson’s opinions on the selection. Westfield Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson hasContinue reading “Gustavsson Squad Brings In New And Old”
Perth Glory Land Three More Quality Signings
Perth Glory has further strengthened its squad for the Westfield W-League 2021/22 season with over five months to go until the campaign kicks off with three more key signings over the past week. Versatile forward Demi Koulizakis has arrived from Canberra United along with 18 year-old Young Matilda star Alana Jancevski from Melbourne Victory plusContinue reading “Perth Glory Land Three More Quality Signings”
Jake Goodship: From Stevenage to Brisbane Roar
In the latest of our #DubWrap series reviewing the 2020/21 Westfield W-League season, Ben Gilby chatted to Brisbane Roar head coach Jake Goodship about his footballing career and how he views the club’s W-League season. It’s been a long journey for Jake Goodship from Hertfordshire, part of London’s commuter belt, to Queensland via New Jersey.Continue reading “Jake Goodship: From Stevenage to Brisbane Roar”
Major New TV Deal To Increase W-League Profile
by Ben Gilby Overnight, the Westfield W-League was able to announce a significant new TV deal which should significantly lift the access to matches in Australia along with an improvement in quality of footage broadcast. The five-year, ground-breaking agreement which commences next season will give Australian football the greatest reach, it has ever had. 10Continue reading “Major New TV Deal To Increase W-League Profile”
Perth Glory Make Two Major Signings
by Ben Gilby After their frustrating 2019/20 campaign, W-League side Perth Glory have announced two major signings in the past week. First was the hugely exciting arrival of Natalie Tobin from Sydney FC. The 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, became a key part of the Harbour City side’s squad after debuting in 2012,Continue reading “Perth Glory Make Two Major Signings”
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