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Ashleigh Sykes announces retirement from Football

Canberra United can today announce that decorated forward Ashleigh Sykes will retire from her professional playing career. The announcement comes after the end of Westfield W-League Season 10 for Canberra United, and ahead of the 2018 NWSL season where Sykes will not feature f

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United fall to Roar in season finale

A 4-1 loss to Brisbane Roar brought the curtain down on Canberra United’s Season 10 of the Westfield W-League on Sunday. Two goals in either half for the Roar including a brace from substitute Abbey Lloyd proved enough for them to overcome United despite a stunning goal from E

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Do or die for United in Brisbane

Canberra United will know by kick-off on Sunday if they are able to make the Westfield W-League Season 10 Finals, as they prepare to take on Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. United's path will hinge on the clash between Melbourne City & Newcastle Jets on Saturday evening, wit

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Carpenter nets double at United awards

Ellie Carpenter capped off a sensational first season in Green as she took home two awards at the Canberra United 2017/18 Awards Night on Thursday. The young fullback picked up Player of the Year and Members Player of the Year awards, recognising the contribution she has made

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Clare Hunt diagnosed with torn ACL

Canberra United can confirm that defender Clare Hunt has been diagnosed with a torn Anterior-Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Hunt suffered the injury in training earlier this week, and is expected to miss up to 12 months. Head Coach Heather Garriock said that the injury is a blow

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FNYL | Sydney see off United at AIS

Canberra United rounded out their inaugural Foxtel Y-League season on Saturday, going down 5-2 to a very strong Sydney FC side at the AIS. The visitors jumped out to a perfect start in just the fourth minute as Hassan Jalloh was set free on goal, and he made no mistake finishi

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Epakis becomes Australia's youngest A-License coach

Canberra United Assistant Coach Alex Epakis is the youngest A-License accredited coach in Australia after the recent successful completion of his assessments. The 26-year old completed the final part of his license at the end of 2017, capping a quick rise through the coaching

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Jets dent United's finals hopes at McKellar

A heavy defeat at the hands of the Newcastle Jets has left Canberra United needing a last-round win to make finals. A Katie Stengel hat-trick and a brace from Captain Emily Van Egmond helped the Jets to a 5-1 win, with Ellie Carpenter netting for United just before half-time.

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Finals spot up for grabs as United host Jets

Canberra United will face the Newcastle Jets at McKellar Park knowing that a win will seal another top four spot and Westfield W-League finals berth. Three points will put United above both the Jets and Melbourne City, with those two sides set to face off in the final weekend

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FNYL | Youth side looking to finish season on a high

Canberra United host Sydney FC in the final round of Foxtel Y-League action this Saturday looking to finish the season on a high. United fell to Newcastle last week despite a strong second half performance, and Head Coach Ryan Grogan will be hoping that the team can put togeth

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FNYL Fixture Amendment

Canberra United wishes to advise that this weekend's Foxtel Y-League clash between Canberra United & Sydney FC has changed venues. Previously scheduled at McKellar Park, the match will be relocated to the Australian Institute Grass Fields, the same venue that the first two hom

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FNYL | Late double not enough to stop Jets

A late brace from Mikey Katsoulis was not enough for Canberra United on Saturday as three first-half goals from Newcastle saw them to victory in the Foxtel Y-League clash at McKellar Park. The game got off to a fast start and it took just five minutes for the Jets to open thei

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Points shared in Thriller in the West

A second-half equaliser from Elise Thorsnes secured a 4-4 draw for Canberra United in a wild Round 12 Westfield W-League encounter in Bunbury. After coming back from 3-0 down United left it for Thorsnes to complete the comeback at 4-4, with both sides having chances to win it

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FNYL | Looking to back up maiden win at home

Canberra United will look to back up a maiden Foxtel Y-League win they welcome Newcastle Jets to McKellar Park on Saturday morning.  A 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners last Saturday broke a losing streak stretching back to the beginning of the season, and has injected c

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Chasing three straight in the West

A third win in a row beckons for Canberra United this weekend as they head to Bunbury to face Perth Glory in Round 12 of the Westfield W-League.  Wins over Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers in the past two rounds have re-ignited finals hopes, and brought United righ