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W-League in spotlight after WWC clinched

W-League in spotlight after WWC clinched

After Australia and New Zealand secured the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, ensuring the long-term health and competitiveness of the W-League shapes as a priority. 26 Jun 2020
World Cup bid success caps FFA CEO's year

World Cup bid success caps FFA CEO's year

He's been in the job for less than 12 months but FFA chief executive James Johnson has already seemingly cemented his long-term legacy to Australian football. 26 Jun 2020
Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

An effective state and national policy platform targeting all government levels for infrastructure funding will be urgently needed over the coming years as grassroots football and the A-League and W-League align, while a Women’s World Cup looms.  23 Jun 2020
WWC would transform Australian football: van Egmond

WWC would transform Australian football: van Egmond

Ahead of FIFA's decision on the 2023 Women's World Cup, Emily van Egmond says co-hosting the tournament would be huge for Australian football. 22 Jun 2020
Australia's top female referee on 'forgotten' side of COVID's sport impact

Australia's top female referee on 'forgotten' side of COVID's sport impact

Football fans across Australia are looking forward to seeing their favourite football players and teams return to the pitch. 20 Jun 2020
FFA and Fox Sports reach broadcast deal

FFA and Fox Sports reach broadcast deal

The FFA and Fox Sports have struck a revised broadcast agreement, allowing the pay TV operator to broadcast the remainder of the 2019-20 A-League season. 19 Jun 2020
New W-League team would likely be based in Sydney

New W-League team would likely be based in Sydney

There are myriad suggestions that a new Wellington Phoenix W-League side would actually be based in Sydney due to prohibitive travel costs. 14 Jun 2020
A-League club aiming to start new W-League team

A-League club aiming to start new W-League team

Wellington Phoenix say the time is right field a team in Australia's W-League to open a professional pathway for Kiwi and Pacific-based players. 11 Jun 2020
Business as usual for Milicic, Matildas and Macarthur

Business as usual for Milicic, Matildas and Macarthur

The Macarthur FC Bulls are continuing with their plans for 2020/21, with the club’s inaugural coach Ante Milicic expected to fulfil his contract, despite his unfinished business with the Matildas. 1 Jun 2020
The worst case scenario: How would losing the W-League impact Australian football?

The worst case scenario: How would losing the W-League impact Australian football?

We all know that without the W-League, which will commence it’s 13th season later this year, we would not have the strength in the Matildas side that currently exists. 20 May 2020
Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Resolving the unusual and complex situation over Ante Milicic's future as Matildas coach is not an immediate priority for FFA. 1 May 2020
Perfect time for a soccer reset: Stajcic

Perfect time for a soccer reset: Stajcic

Alen Stajcic says now is the perfect time for football in Australia to reset with the code's leaders needing to formulate a plan to lift the ailing code. 20 Apr 2020
Mental health fears for Oz footballers

Mental health fears for Oz footballers

Research conducted by the PFA and FIFPro showed the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health of Australian professional footballers. 15 Apr 2020
Late Olympics benefits tired Tillies

Late Olympics benefits tired Tillies

Given the Matildas' heavy workload over the past two years, forward Caitlin Foord thinks the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics could work in their favour. 15 Apr 2020
Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda Kate McShea says Ante Milicic's future as Australia's coach needs to be finalised now to avoid disrupting the team's Olympics preparations. 5 Apr 2020
Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Developing elite level women coaches is the next frontier for football in Australia according to Bentleigh Cobras State League championship winning coach, Aish Ravi. 3 Apr 2020