Bayswater City have all but locked away back-to-back New Balance NPL titles after thrashing Stirling Macedonia while Olympic Kingsway were held by Sorrento FC.
West Aussie McKenna ends 17-year wait and scores on her Matildas debut
Leticia McKenna following the FIFA Series 2026 match between Australia and Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) UPDATE: Leticia McKenna became the first West Australian to make her debut for the Australian National Women’s Team in 17 years on Saturday – and she marked the occasion by scoring…
West Aussie McKenna ends 17-year wait and scores on her Matildas debut
Leticia McKenna following the FIFA Series 2026 match between Australia and Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) UPDATE: Leticia McKenna became the first West Australian to make her debut for the Australian National Women’s Team in 17 years on Saturday – and she marked the occasion by scoring…
Matildas squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup confirmed as Perth opener looms
West Aussie Sam Kerr is ready to lead the line when the CommBank Matildas kick off the AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth on Sunday 1 March. Head Coach Joe Montemurro has selected a host of fresh faces alongside a decorated cohort, as he prepares to lead the team in a pivotal home tournament that also serves as Australia’s…
Matildas squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup confirmed as Perth opener looms
West Aussie Sam Kerr is ready to lead the line when the CommBank Matildas kick off the AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth on Sunday 1 March. Head Coach Joe Montemurro has selected a host of fresh faces alongside a decorated cohort, as he prepares to lead the team in a pivotal home tournament that also serves as Australia’s…
Football West’s new signing David Williams ready to pass on the baton
David Williams has joined Football West as Program Development Lead. Photo by Football West/Oliver Hustwick After two decades charting his own course, David Williams is ready to help WA youngsters chase their football dreams. The former striker enjoyed an excellent career that saw him become a Socceroo, make almost 230 A-League appearances and enjoy spells in Australia, New Zealand, Denmark,…
Football West’s new signing David Williams ready to pass on the baton
David Williams has joined Football West as Program Development Lead. Photo by Football West/Oliver Hustwick After two decades charting his own course, David Williams is ready to help WA youngsters chase their football dreams. The former striker enjoyed an excellent career that saw him become a Socceroo, make almost 230 A-League appearances and enjoy spells in Australia, New Zealand, Denmark,…
West Aussie Overy, 17, receives first Socceroos call-up
WA teenager James Overy has landed a shock call-up for the full CommBank Socceroos squad for upcoming matches against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States. Overy, who turns 18 on Sunday, is one of seven potential debutants selected by head coach Tony Popovic. The Manchester United defender was chosen on the back of some strong displays for Australia…
West Aussie Overy, 17, receives first Socceroos call-up
WA teenager James Overy has landed a shock call-up for the full CommBank Socceroos squad for upcoming matches against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States. Overy, who turns 18 on Sunday, is one of seven potential debutants selected by head coach Tony Popovic. The Manchester United defender was chosen on the back of some strong displays for Australia…
Mouithys the matchwinner as Football West Academy duo help Junior Matildas to victory
Matchwinner Theo Mouithys and fellow Htyndau Football West Academy player Sakura Leong celebrate the Junior Matildas' triumph West Australian Theo Mouithys was the matchwinner as the CommBank Junior Matildas emerged as champions in the ASEAN U16 Girls Championship 2025. The Hyundai Football West Academy striker came off the bench to tap home the only goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory…
Mouithys the matchwinner as Football West Academy duo help Junior Matildas to victory
Matchwinner Theo Mouithys and fellow Htyndau Football West Academy player Sakura Leong celebrate the Junior Matildas' triumph West Australian Theo Mouithys was the matchwinner as the CommBank Junior Matildas emerged as champions in the ASEAN U16 Girls Championship 2025. The Hyundai Football West Academy striker came off the bench to tap home the only goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory…
WA boys on national selectors’ radar after successful championships
Western Australia’s strong showing at the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships is set to be reflected in future national camps. That is the view of Football West Football Development Officer Neil Kilkenny, who was highly complimentary about the boys’ efforts in Melbourne. Football West Football Development Officer Neil Kilkenny watches the WA Boys U16s in action at the recent CommBank Emerging…
WA boys on national selectors’ radar after successful championships
Western Australia’s strong showing at the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships is set to be reflected in future national camps. That is the view of Football West Football Development Officer Neil Kilkenny, who was highly complimentary about the boys’ efforts in Melbourne. Football West Football Development Officer Neil Kilkenny watches the WA Boys U16s in action at the recent CommBank Emerging…
Matildas leave Perth on a high after Grant’s last-gasp winner
The CommBank Matildas have defeated Panama 3-2 in a highly entertaining contest to finish the four-game international window on a high. Panama took the lead in the first half, before Michelle Heyman’s second-half brace and Charli Grant’s stoppage-time winner sealed the victory for Australia. There were eight changes from the team that took on Panama in Bunbury on Saturday. The…
Matildas leave Perth on a high after Grant’s last-gasp winner
The CommBank Matildas have defeated Panama 3-2 in a highly entertaining contest to finish the four-game international window on a high. Panama took the lead in the first half, before Michelle Heyman’s second-half brace and Charli Grant’s stoppage-time winner sealed the victory for Australia. There were eight changes from the team that took on Panama in Bunbury on Saturday. The…
Bunbury embraces Matildas but Panama grab shock win
The CommBank Matildas have been defeated 1-0 by Panama in front of regional fans at Hands Oval in Bunbury. Sherline King’s second-half goal was the difference between the two sides in a hard-fought contest. Western United midfielder Adriana Taranto became cap number #239 when she was introduced in the second half, before Jacynta Galabadaarachchi became number #240. Two teenage debutants…
Bunbury embraces Matildas but Panama grab shock win
The CommBank Matildas have been defeated 1-0 by Panama in front of regional fans at Hands Oval in Bunbury. Sherline King’s second-half goal was the difference between the two sides in a hard-fought contest. Western United midfielder Adriana Taranto became cap number #239 when she was introduced in the second half, before Jacynta Galabadaarachchi became number #240. Two teenage debutants…
Slovenia deny Matildas at the death in Perth
The CommBank Matildas drew 1-1 with Slovenia at HBF Park in Perth on Sunday to complete series one of two in this international window. Michelle Heyman scored early in the second half before Mirjam Kastelec equalised in stoppage time for Slovenia. Head Coach Joe Montemurro made six changes to the team that defeated the same opposition 3-0 on Thursday evening.…
Slovenia deny Matildas at the death in Perth
The CommBank Matildas drew 1-1 with Slovenia at HBF Park in Perth on Sunday to complete series one of two in this international window. Michelle Heyman scored early in the second half before Mirjam Kastelec equalised in stoppage time for Slovenia. Head Coach Joe Montemurro made six changes to the team that defeated the same opposition 3-0 on Thursday evening.…
Matildas mark Perth return with 3-0 win over Slovenia
The CommBank Matildas have defeated Slovenia 3-0 at HBF Park in Perth to begin the Joe Montemurro era with a victory. Emily Gielnik opened the scoring in the third minute before Holly McNamara – her first goal for the national team – and Hayley Raso sealed the result in the second half. Joe Montemurro’s first team as Head Coach featured…
Matildas mark Perth return with 3-0 win over Slovenia
The CommBank Matildas have defeated Slovenia 3-0 at HBF Park in Perth to begin the Joe Montemurro era with a victory. Emily Gielnik opened the scoring in the third minute before Holly McNamara – her first goal for the national team – and Hayley Raso sealed the result in the second half. Joe Montemurro’s first team as Head Coach featured…
Sam Kerr signing session as Matildas prepare for Perth clash
Game day has arrived for the Commbank Matildas with the Australia Head Coach Joe Montemurro declaring his first camp in charge of the team has been a positive one, having had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the players for the first time. Montemurro was speaking in Perth alongside CommBank Matilda Ellie Carpenter ahead of the first…
Sam Kerr signing session as Matildas prepare for Perth clash
Game day has arrived for the Commbank Matildas with the Australia Head Coach Joe Montemurro declaring his first camp in charge of the team has been a positive one, having had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the players for the first time. Montemurro was speaking in Perth alongside CommBank Matilda Ellie Carpenter ahead of the first…
The Matildas in the South West: don’t miss out on these FREE activations
The CommBank Matildas’ first international fixture in regional WA is less than four weeks away. New head coach Joe Montemurro will bring the Australian Senior Women’s National Team to WA for four matches, including a game against Panama at Hands Oval in Bunbury on Saturday 5 July. To celebrate the occasion, Football West is holding two FREE activations – a…
The Matildas in the South West: don’t miss out on these FREE activations
The CommBank Matildas’ first international fixture in regional WA is less than four weeks away. New head coach Joe Montemurro will bring the Australian Senior Women’s National Team to WA for four matches, including a game against Panama at Hands Oval in Bunbury on Saturday 5 July. To celebrate the occasion, Football West is holding two FREE activations – a…
Behich’s Perth stunner puts Socceroos on cusp of World Cup
The Subway Socceroos defeated Japan 1-0 in front of over 57,000 people in Perth to move one step closer to automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A late stunner from Aziz Behich in front of a sell-out crowd proved the difference as Australia defeated Japan in a Men’s ‘A’ International for the first time in 10 games and…
Behich’s Perth stunner puts Socceroos on cusp of World Cup
The Subway Socceroos defeated Japan 1-0 in front of over 57,000 people in Perth to move one step closer to automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A late stunner from Aziz Behich in front of a sell-out crowd proved the difference as Australia defeated Japan in a Men’s ‘A’ International for the first time in 10 games and…
Matildas to play four games in WA including one in Bunbury
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, centre, at today's announcement with Tourism Minister Reece Whitby, third left, Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell, left, Manager – Female Football and Advocacy Tash Rigby, second right, Football West director Ivy Chen, right, and players Theo Mouithys, Jess Skinner and Ischia Brooking Western Australia will host an unprecedented four CommBank Matildas matches, including a first in…
Matildas to play four games in WA including one in Bunbury
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, centre, at today's announcement with Tourism Minister Reece Whitby, third left, Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell, left, Manager – Female Football and Advocacy Tash Rigby, second right, Football West director Ivy Chen, right, and players Theo Mouithys, Jess Skinner and Ischia Brooking Western Australia will host an unprecedented four CommBank Matildas matches, including a first in…
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…
Perth to host nine games at AFC Women’s Asian Cup, including Matildas opener
Perth will host 10 matches in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup including the opening game involving the Matildas, two quarter-finals and a semi-final. The Opening Ceremony will also take place at Optus Stadium for the tournament which will be held between 1-21 March next year. The final will take place at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. The announcement was made at…
Perth to host nine games at AFC Women’s Asian Cup, including Matildas opener
Perth will host 10 matches in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup including the opening game involving the Matildas, two quarter-finals and a semi-final. The Opening Ceremony will also take place at Optus Stadium for the tournament which will be held between 1-21 March next year. The final will take place at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. The announcement was made at…
Ex-Socceroo Birighitti in frame to start in Night Series
The march towards the 2025 NPLWA – Men’s campaign steps up this weekend with Round One of the Night Series. The traditional pre-season competition gets under way on Friday night at Dorrien Gardens. First up are Olympic Kingsway against Fremantle City in Group A (6.30pm), followed by the Group B clash between hosts Perth SC and Night Series holders Perth…
Ex-Socceroo Birighitti in frame to start in Night Series
The march towards the 2025 NPLWA – Men’s campaign steps up this weekend with Round One of the Night Series. The traditional pre-season competition gets under way on Friday night at Dorrien Gardens. First up are Olympic Kingsway against Fremantle City in Group A (6.30pm), followed by the Group B clash between hosts Perth SC and Night Series holders Perth…
Popovic message to Perth fans
Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic spoke to the media in Perth on Tuesday ahead of what is an important six months of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Qualifiers. The Aussies begin the March window against Indonesia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney before an away match against China PR. In June, Popovic’s side will then host Japan at Perth’s…
Popovic message to Perth fans
Subway Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic spoke to the media in Perth on Tuesday ahead of what is an important six months of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Qualifiers. The Aussies begin the March window against Indonesia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney before an away match against China PR. In June, Popovic’s side will then host Japan at Perth’s…
