Some of the biggest teams in women's football are heading to WA for the Perth International Football Cup in September.
With women's football still surging in popularity in the wake of last year's Women's World Cup, the four game mini-tournament represents a fantastic opportunity for Aussie football fans to see both some star Matildas players just after the Olympics, as well as some of the other stars of the women's game.
The Sporting News has all the details on which what times the friendly matches are taking place.
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What time is the Perth International Football Cup?
The doubleheader will then take place on Sunday September 1st, with the opening game at 2:05 p.m. local time, with the final following on at 5:05 p.m.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28 | Manchester City 0-0 Leicester City (Man City won 4-3 on penalties) | 8:15 p.m. | HBF Park |
| August 29 | West Ham United 0-2 PSG | 8:15 p.m. | HBF Park |
| September 1 | Leicester City vs West Ham United | 4:05 p.m. | HBF Park |
| September 1 | Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain | 7:05 p.m. | HBF Park |
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Who is playing in Perth International Football Cup?
There are four European clubs that are participating in the Perth International Football Cup, three from England and one from France.
English Women's Super League (WSL) sides Man City, West Ham United and Leicester City will be coming down under, allowing the likes of Matildas stars Mary Fowler, Alanna Kennedy and Katrina Gorry the opportunity to represent their clubs in their home country.
Jamaican star striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw will also be part of the Man City side, with Aussie fans familiar with her after she represented her country at last year's World Cup.
The final team is Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who recently signed superstar goalkeeper Mary Earps.
Where is the Perth International Football Cup being played?
The Perth International Football Cup is being played at in Perth at HBF Park.
The stadium hosted matches at last year's Women's World Cup, and the city has been hosting many high profile friendlies in recent times, with teams from England in particular travelling due to it being closer than the rest of Australia.
