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Allyson Flynn flies the flag in Rio

Allyson Flynn flies the flag in Rio

2013 AFC Assistant Referee of the Year Allyson Flynn will be Australia's sole officiating representative at the Rio 2016 Women's Football Tournament. 3 May 2016

Asako Takakura appointed Nadeshiko Japan coach

Asako Takakura appointed Nadeshiko Japan coach

The Japanese Football Association has announced the appointment of Asako Takakura as the new Nadeshiko Japan head coach. 28 Apr 2016

Jada Mathyssen-Whyman keeps goals in sight

Jada Mathyssen-Whyman keeps goals in sight

Lydia Williams may not know it yet but her appearance against Equatorial Guinea at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup may have inspired the very goalkeeper who could replace her in years to come. 22 Apr 2016

Public voting open for W-League Young Footballer of the Year

Public voting open for W-League Young Footballer of the Year

For the first time the public will gain some say in who will claim the W-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year. 12 Apr 2016

Casserly: Matildas are integral part of everything we do about football

Casserly: Matildas are integral part of everything we do about football

Head of National Performance Luke Casserly yesterday re-iterated the FFA's commitment to the Matildas, and women's football generally, on The World Game. 12 Apr 2016

2016 NWSL: An Australian/W-League Quick Guide

2016 NWSL: An Australian/W-League Quick Guide

The fourth season of the US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) kicks off this weekend. 11 Apr 2016

Deciphering the Rio 2016 Draw

Deciphering the Rio 2016 Draw

Earlier this evening the four pots for the Rio 2016 Olympics Women's Football Tournament were released by FIFA. 8 Apr 2016

Women's Olympic Football draw procedure

Women's Olympic Football draw procedure

The draw procedure and pots have been released for the Olympic Football Tournaments Rio 2016 to be held on 14 April 2016 at the Maracana. 8 Apr 2016

Living the dream, facing the reality

Living the dream, facing the reality

It's still dark. Around Jasmine* it feels as if the rest of the world is sleeping as she prepares to head to the gym minutes from her house for another rehabilitation session. 7 Apr 2016

PFA 2015/16 W-League Injury Report: 'Minimum Medical Standards a must'

PFA 2015/16 W-League Injury Report: 'Minimum Medical Standards a must'

With a 132% increase in the number of games missed due to injury in the 2015/16 season, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) is calling for an introduction of Minimum Medical Standards for the W-League. 6 Apr 2016

Matildas claim AFC no.1 ranking, move into world Top 5

Matildas claim AFC no.1 ranking, move into world Top 5

For the first time since May 2010, the Asian Football Confederation as a new number one team with Australia claiming the position with a historic best world number 5 ranking. 25 Mar 2016

Aussies continue to head abroad in W-League off-season

Aussies continue to head abroad in W-League off-season

The trend of Australian players heading abroad has continued with the last couple of weeks seeing more Aussies signing for international teams. 21 Mar 2016

FFA announce Dolan Warren Awards

FFA announce Dolan Warren Awards

The FFA joint W-League and A-League awards have been renamed the Dolan Warren Awards. 21 Mar 2016

What now for Rio bound Matildas?

What now for Rio bound Matildas?

With qualification complete, coach Alen Stajcic and the Matildas now turn their attention to preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympics. 13 Mar 2016

Australia tops AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers

Australia tops AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers

Australia has finished their 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers campaign after Emily van Egmond's strike salvaged a 1-1 with China. 10 Mar 2016

Matildas engine room: Australian made, German refined

For Australia to have a chance to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, it was always going to require a team effort. 6 Mar 2016

Australia move within a win of Rio 2016 with 2-0 win over Korea Republic

Australia move within a win of Rio 2016 with 2-0 win over Korea Republic

Australia are one win away from a place at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games after defeating Korea Republic 2-0 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan. 4 Mar 2016

AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

Australia were once again the headline act on Match Day 2 of the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers as they recorded a big win to remain on top of the table. 3 Mar 2016

5 things learned: Australia v Japan

5 things learned: Australia v Japan

The Matildas wrote a little more history last night with a 3-1 win over Asian Cup champions Japan. 1 Mar 2016

AFCWOQ: Match Day 1 Wrap

AFCWOQ: Match Day 1 Wrap

With 5 teams in the world's top 20, 3 in the top 10 and 3 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finalists, the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers were always set up to a battle royale and Match Day 1 didn't disappoint. 1 Mar 2016

Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start

Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start

Australia has recorded a memorable 3-1 win over 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup finalists Japan at Kincho Stadium in Osaka, Japan. 29 Feb 2016

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