2023 womens world cup

Mastrantonio departs Serie A side to increase Matildas chances

Mastrantonio departs Serie A side to increase Matildas chances

Matildas' Ella Mastrantonio has departed her Serie A club Lazio with immediate effect. She becomes the second Australian to leave the club this month, after the departure of Isabella Foletta. 21 Dec 2021
2023 Women's World Cup build-up hits half-way mark

2023 Women's World Cup build-up hits half-way mark

There are currently an equal amount of days separating us from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as there are separating us from the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. 28 Jun 2021
2023 World Cup deal sets up interesting women's broadcast dynamic

2023 World Cup deal sets up interesting women's broadcast dynamic

Optus Sports will be the official Australian broadcaster of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after securing media rights to the event. 9 Jun 2021
A-League, Socceroos, Matildas fans set to suffer from fractured broadcast market

A-League, Socceroos, Matildas fans set to suffer from fractured broadcast market

It's becoming increasingly likely that digital streaming's fracturing effect on the Australian media may mean Australian football is spread across three or four different broadcast channels. 24 May 2021
'Contracts that enable them to live': The W-League's role is 'developing Matildas'...for now

'Contracts that enable them to live': The W-League's role is 'developing Matildas'...for now

Brisbane Roar coach Jake Goodship admits he is excited the 2020/21 W-League season has finally been confirmed. 29 Oct 2020
W-League, A-League set for world-first equal marketing split

W-League, A-League set for world-first equal marketing split

FFA are reportedly prioritising equality in marketing expenditure between the W-League and A-League in the lead up to the 2023 Women's World Cup. 22 Oct 2020
2023 World Cup host cities named as FIFA selection begins

2023 World Cup host cities named as FIFA selection begins

FIFA has begun the process of vetting the 12 possible Australian and New Zealand host cities for the Matildas and Football Ferns' 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil. 20 Oct 2020
Remember the first (and last) time the world's greatest footballers came to Australia?

Remember the first (and last) time the world's greatest footballers came to Australia?

Before the A-League, W-League, Matildas and Socceroos' modern era all revolutionised football in Australia, 20 years ago, Australia welcomed the best footballers in the world. With the Matildas set to star at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics and then host the 2023 Women's World Cup, it begs the question...what was it like to host the best female footballers in the world in Sydney 2000? 29 Sep 2020
FFA reveal Matildas 'platinum generation' coach selection process

FFA reveal Matildas 'platinum generation' coach selection process

The current Matildas are the "platinum generation" superior to the Socceroos' golden generation team according to FFA CEO James Johnson, who is spearheading the coach selection process. 22 Sep 2020
FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to provide a huge financial windfall, according to the Australian government's Department of Food, Agriculture and Trade report. 9 Sep 2020
Why New Zealand was 'absolutely crucial' to winning World Cup hosting

Why New Zealand was 'absolutely crucial' to winning World Cup hosting

The woman behind the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting campaign has revealed just how integral New Zealand was to securing the votes. 27 Aug 2020
Montemurro: Coaching Matildas would be 'a great privilege'

Montemurro: Coaching Matildas would be 'a great privilege'

Joe Montemurro is one of the hottest coaching prospects in the world right now and he is far from ruling out coaching the Matildas at the 2023 Women's World Cup. 22 Aug 2020
Athletic new Matildas defensive breed opens fresh possibilities

Athletic new Matildas defensive breed opens fresh possibilities

This is part two of a three-part series looking at the Matildas tactical approach on the road to 2023. In part one, we looked at the Matildas’ attacking tactics. Today, we look at the Matildas out of possession. 10 Aug 2020
W-League's new star praises Future Matildas as her route to 2023

W-League's new star praises Future Matildas as her route to 2023

Kyra Cooney Cross is set to become one of the W-League's biggest stars next season with one eye set on the 2023 World Cup. 7 Aug 2020
'W-League silence deafening despite 2023 bid success'

'W-League silence deafening despite 2023 bid success'

FFA needs to make bold statement with the W-League as the road to 2023 opens up numerous opportunities. 3 Aug 2020
'Australian football's new era demands a new philosophy'

'Australian football's new era demands a new philosophy'

While COVID19 has in many ways wreaked havoc on Australian football, ironically it has also encouraged clubs and players to be innovative when it comes to training and playing. 30 Jun 2020