Football West is pleased to announce details of trials for the Hyundai Football West Academy Girls Program for 2027.
Strong support for Women in Football ‘Celebrate You’ Breakfast
There was a strong turnout for the 2026 Women in Football ‘Celebrate You’ Breakfast, where this year’s Female Football Week Award winners were announced. The annual Football West breakfast celebrates the outstanding contributions of women to WA football. Around 70 people attended last Friday’s event at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The annual Football West breakfast celebrates the outstanding…
Strong support for Women in Football ‘Celebrate You’ Breakfast
There was a strong turnout for the 2026 Women in Football ‘Celebrate You’ Breakfast, where this year’s Female Football Week Award winners were announced. The annual Football West breakfast celebrates the outstanding contributions of women to WA football. Around 70 people attended last Friday’s event at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The annual Football West breakfast celebrates the outstanding…
What’s on: 2026 Female Football Week activations
The 2026 Female Football Week kicks off this week. Female Football Week is a national initiative where Football West and other Member Federations join Football Australia to recognise the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 17 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations. EVENT DETAILS (all times WST) Thursday 7 May…
What’s on: 2026 Female Football Week activations
The 2026 Female Football Week kicks off this week. Female Football Week is a national initiative where Football West and other Member Federations join Football Australia to recognise the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 17 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations. EVENT DETAILS (all times WST) Thursday 7 May…
Nominate now: Female Football Week Awards 2026
Nominations are open for Football West’s Female Football Week Awards 2026! The WA public are encouraged to nominate extraordinary members of our football community who have made a significant impact in female football over the past year. Female Football Week runs from 8-17 May 2026, as Football West and the other Member Federations celebrate the contributions of women and girls…
Nominate now: Female Football Week Awards 2026
Nominations are open for Football West’s Female Football Week Awards 2026! The WA public are encouraged to nominate extraordinary members of our football community who have made a significant impact in female football over the past year. Female Football Week runs from 8-17 May 2026, as Football West and the other Member Federations celebrate the contributions of women and girls…
Remembering WA female football pioneer Barbara Gibson
Barbara Gibson, left, with fellow Western Australian Women’s Soccer Association Life Member Beryl Miles. Photo from womensoccer.com.au/Jude Pettitt Football West would like to acknowledge the service to WA female football of Barbara Gibson, who has died aged 95. An Honorary Life Member of Football West, ‘Barbi’ did not play football until her 40s when she turned out for Inglewood Kiev.…
Remembering WA female football pioneer Barbara Gibson
Barbara Gibson, left, with fellow Western Australian Women’s Soccer Association Life Member Beryl Miles. Photo from womensoccer.com.au/Jude Pettitt Football West would like to acknowledge the service to WA female football of Barbara Gibson, who has died aged 95. An Honorary Life Member of Football West, ‘Barbi’ did not play football until her 40s when she turned out for Inglewood Kiev.…
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New sponsor: Construction Training Fund backs women’s football in WA
Football West’s Women’s League has secured a new naming rights sponsor in Construction Training Fund (CTF). The competition will be known as the Construction Training Fund Women’s League. In all, CTF will be the name sponsor for the following competitions: Women’s League (including Division 1, Central Divisions 2-5 and North/South Divisions 6-8) Women’s State Cup Women’s League Night Series Women’s…
africa down under, Clubs, female football, partnerships, tournaments, women's league, women's league cup
New sponsor: Construction Training Fund backs women’s football in WA
Football West’s Women’s League has secured a new naming rights sponsor in Construction Training Fund (CTF). The competition will be known as the Construction Training Fund Women’s League. In all, CTF will be the name sponsor for the following competitions: Women’s League (including Division 1, Central Divisions 2-5 and North/South Divisions 6-8) Women’s State Cup Women’s League Night Series Women’s…
Ex-Glory star and current Academy coach Sarah Carroll joins Football West staff
Sarah Carroll has joined the Football West football department. Photo by Football West Football West is excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Carroll to its football department. Sarah is one of the most recognisable female players in WA, having represented Perth Glory for over 10 years, Junior & Young Matildas, and winning countless titles at North Redbacks/Perth RedStar. She…
Ex-Glory star and current Academy coach Sarah Carroll joins Football West staff
Sarah Carroll has joined the Football West football department. Photo by Football West Football West is excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Carroll to its football department. Sarah is one of the most recognisable female players in WA, having represented Perth Glory for over 10 years, Junior & Young Matildas, and winning countless titles at North Redbacks/Perth RedStar. She…
2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup draw: Matildas to face Philippines in Perth opener
The CommBank Matildas will kick off the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup against the Philippines at Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium). The opening Group A fixture will take place at 5pm on Sunday 1 March, following the Opening Ceremony. It is a repeat of the 2023 Olympic qualifier at the same venue, which saw Australia win 8-0 in front of a…
2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup draw: Matildas to face Philippines in Perth opener
The CommBank Matildas will kick off the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup against the Philippines at Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium). The opening Group A fixture will take place at 5pm on Sunday 1 March, following the Opening Ceremony. It is a repeat of the 2023 Olympic qualifier at the same venue, which saw Australia win 8-0 in front of a…
2025 Female Football Week round-up
women_in_football_-_celebrate_you_breakfast_1080p.mp4 Football West would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent Female Football Week. Events included: Female Football Week Awards Commbank Coach of the Year: Emma-Lee Dellar Referee of the Year: Maria Avramita Volunteer of the Year: Ebony Ward Community Champion of the Year: Penny Tanner-Hoath Player of the Year (presented by LEGO): Emily Casella Congratulations to all the winners, with a special…
2025 Female Football Week round-up
women_in_football_-_celebrate_you_breakfast_1080p.mp4 Football West would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent Female Football Week. Events included: Female Football Week Awards Commbank Coach of the Year: Emma-Lee Dellar Referee of the Year: Maria Avramita Volunteer of the Year: Ebony Ward Community Champion of the Year: Penny Tanner-Hoath Player of the Year (presented by LEGO): Emily Casella Congratulations to all the winners, with a special…
2025 Female Football Week events
Welcome to the 2025 Female Football Week, as Football West joins Football Australia and other Member Federations in recognising the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 10 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations, including webinars, coaching course and a free girls five-a-side tournament. See below for the list of events…
2025 Female Football Week events
Welcome to the 2025 Female Football Week, as Football West joins Football Australia and other Member Federations in recognising the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 10 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations, including webinars, coaching course and a free girls five-a-side tournament. See below for the list of events…
Small steps, big wins for inspiration Hana
Saturday 8 March 2025 is International Women’s Day when female achievements around the globe are celebrated. To mark this year’s event, Football West spoke with an inspirational young West Aussie who is facing the challenges of injury and rehabilitation head on. Hana Lowry was called up to the Matildas squad in November. Photo by Getty Images Three months ago, Hana…
Small steps, big wins for inspiration Hana
Saturday 8 March 2025 is International Women’s Day when female achievements around the globe are celebrated. To mark this year’s event, Football West spoke with an inspirational young West Aussie who is facing the challenges of injury and rehabilitation head on. Hana Lowry was called up to the Matildas squad in November. Photo by Getty Images Three months ago, Hana…
FREE All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course
Women and girls keen to get involved in coaching are invited to sign up for a FREE two-night course. Football West is inviting registrations for an All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course. The course will take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Monday 31 March and Monday 7 April (5.30-9pm both nights). Applicants must be at least 14…
FREE All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course
Women and girls keen to get involved in coaching are invited to sign up for a FREE two-night course. Football West is inviting registrations for an All-Female Foundation of Football coaching course. The course will take place at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Monday 31 March and Monday 7 April (5.30-9pm both nights). Applicants must be at least 14…
NPLW Night Series heralds new era for RedStar
The NPLWA – Women’s Night Series begins this weekend with four games across Friday and Saturday. First up is the Group A double-header at Inglewood Stadium as Fremantle City take on Murdoch University Melville (6.30pm) followed by last year’s Night Series winners Perth RedStar against Hyundai Football West Academy (8.30pm). Then on Saturday, it’s off to Dorrien Gardens for two…
NPLW Night Series heralds new era for RedStar
The NPLWA – Women’s Night Series begins this weekend with four games across Friday and Saturday. First up is the Group A double-header at Inglewood Stadium as Fremantle City take on Murdoch University Melville (6.30pm) followed by last year’s Night Series winners Perth RedStar against Hyundai Football West Academy (8.30pm). Then on Saturday, it’s off to Dorrien Gardens for two…
Regional girls shine at Sam Kerr Football Centre
The players, coaches and staff at the regional training camp with Perth Glory A-League players Kelli Brown and Olivia Wood. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo More than 60 youngsters from country WA were in Perth this week for a three-day regional girls training camp at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Football West hosted the camp, which was open to girls aged…
Regional girls shine at Sam Kerr Football Centre
The players, coaches and staff at the regional training camp with Perth Glory A-League players Kelli Brown and Olivia Wood. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo More than 60 youngsters from country WA were in Perth this week for a three-day regional girls training camp at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Football West hosted the camp, which was open to girls aged…
Almost Sold Out – Club Development Conference | THIS SATURDAY, 8 February
2025 Club Development Conference The conference, the first of its kind in WA, is aimed at everyone who has a role in grassroots football including club administrators, coaches, referees, players, volunteers and parents. There will be several guest speakers and presenters from around the country, including Football Australia, SportWest, Monarch Leadership, Pride Cup, Helping Minds and the Football Futures Foundation.…
Almost Sold Out – Club Development Conference | THIS SATURDAY, 8 February
2025 Club Development Conference The conference, the first of its kind in WA, is aimed at everyone who has a role in grassroots football including club administrators, coaches, referees, players, volunteers and parents. There will be several guest speakers and presenters from around the country, including Football Australia, SportWest, Monarch Leadership, Pride Cup, Helping Minds and the Football Futures Foundation.…
Expressions of interest open for FA Women In Football Leadership Program
Football West is running its second FA Women In Football Leadership Program early next year. The program will run between 17 February and 30 March and is open to women aged 18 and over involved in all areas of football, from players, coaches and referees to administrators, volunteers, and board members. Football West Manager – Female Football & Advocacy Tash…
Expressions of interest open for FA Women In Football Leadership Program
Football West is running its second FA Women In Football Leadership Program early next year. The program will run between 17 February and 30 March and is open to women aged 18 and over involved in all areas of football, from players, coaches and referees to administrators, volunteers, and board members. Football West Manager – Female Football & Advocacy Tash…
FREE leadership program for NPLWA – Women’s players
Football West is hosting a FREE player leadership program for NPLWA – Women’s and U21 players. The innovative Game Changers program aims to equip players with the tools to elevate their performances on and off the pitch. It will instil female athletes with confidence, communication skills and leadership knowledge and help them become ambassadors for their clubs. Monarch Management leadership…
FREE leadership program for NPLWA – Women’s players
Football West is hosting a FREE player leadership program for NPLWA – Women’s and U21 players. The innovative Game Changers program aims to equip players with the tools to elevate their performances on and off the pitch. It will instil female athletes with confidence, communication skills and leadership knowledge and help them become ambassadors for their clubs. Monarch Management leadership…
Football West to invest $1m into regional female football
Female football in regional WA is set for a huge boost with a near $1 million investment. Football West will receive $997,339 under the Federal Government’s Play Our Way program, which is designed to remove barriers to women and girls participating in sport and physical activity. Football West will use the grant for its Our Game WA project, which has two…
Football West to invest $1m into regional female football
Female football in regional WA is set for a huge boost with a near $1 million investment. Football West will receive $997,339 under the Federal Government’s Play Our Way program, which is designed to remove barriers to women and girls participating in sport and physical activity. Football West will use the grant for its Our Game WA project, which has two…
Register: Free female Getting on Board Masterclass
Football West is inviting women and girls to register for a FREE Getting on Board Masterclass. The course aims to equip and empower females with the tools and confidence to step into key football governance positions. This is to ensure they have a voice at the table in key strategy and decision-making discussions, both within clubs and associations. The course…
Register: Free female Getting on Board Masterclass
Football West is inviting women and girls to register for a FREE Getting on Board Masterclass. The course aims to equip and empower females with the tools and confidence to step into key football governance positions. This is to ensure they have a voice at the table in key strategy and decision-making discussions, both within clubs and associations. The course…
