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Crowd ban for all Australian sport despite FFA's hopes for 'business as usual'

Crowd ban for all Australian sport despite FFA's hopes for 'business as usual'

The government has recommended all "non-essential gatherings" of more than 500 people are banned from Monday, effectively locking out fans from top tier sport in Australia until further notice. 13 Mar 2020
Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Caitlin Foord will be quarantined for 14 days before returning to Arsenal, while there are concerns over the Matildas' friendlies against the USA and Canada. 12 Mar 2020
'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

Coronavirus precautions mean the Matildas will face Vietnam behind closed doors but their preparation for their Olympic qualifier has been business as usual. 9 Mar 2020
Patience pays off for City's Simon

Patience pays off for City's Simon

Matildas and Melbourne City forward Kyah Simon has reaped the rewards of a patient approach to her injury rehabilitation. 18 Feb 2020
Derbies may decide finals race

Derbies may decide finals race

This weekend's Sydney and Melbourne derbies will play a crucial role in determining the W-League finals mix. 14 Feb 2020
W-League City 'can be more lethal': Stott

W-League City 'can be more lethal': Stott

Melbourne City could claim the W-League's premiers' plate with a derby win over Victory on Sunday, but the best is still to come says NZ star Rebekah Stott. 12 Feb 2020
Garriock W-League reign at Canberra to end

Garriock W-League reign at Canberra to end

Canberra United will not renew the contract of their W-League coach, former Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock, beyond this season. 6 Feb 2020
Matildas’ Olympic qualifiers moved to Sydney over coronavirus fears

Matildas’ Olympic qualifiers moved to Sydney over coronavirus fears

The Matildas' qualifying group matches for the Olympic have been moved from Nanjing to Sydney due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China. 27 Jan 2020
Our highlights of the decade!

Our highlights of the decade!

From the dominant teams to the star players and top coaches - these were Australian football's highlights of the decade. 25 Dec 2019
Champions League draw announced with substantial A-League / W-League fixture changes

Champions League draw announced with substantial A-League / W-League fixture changes

The A-League has made a number of changes to its fixture to accommodate the Asian Champions League campaigns of Perth Glory and Sydney FC. 24 Dec 2019
W-League blockbuster moved due to extreme heat

W-League blockbuster moved due to extreme heat

The FFA has moved Melbourne Victory's W-League clash with Brisbane Roar from Friday night to Saturday morning due to extreme heat concerns. 19 Dec 2019
Van Egmond happy to juggle W-League, NWSL

Van Egmond happy to juggle W-League, NWSL

Sam Kerr has signed with Chelsea, but Matildas teammate Emily van Egmond says juggling the W-League with America's NWSL is still a good option for some players. 27 Nov 2019
Sophie's Choice for Victory chasing AFC silverware

Sophie's Choice for Victory chasing AFC silverware

Melbourne Victory's W-League team are in South Korea for the first AFC Women's Club Championship but can only field three of their international stars. 25 Nov 2019
FFA launches plan to drive women's game

FFA launches plan to drive women's game

FFA Women's Council Chair Ros Moriarty says Australian football must capitalise on the momentum created by the Matildas' breakthrough pay deal to drive the women's game forward. 19 Nov 2019
W-League season too short: Rado Vidosic

W-League season too short: Rado Vidosic

Melbourne City coach Rado Vidosic says the W-League season isn't long enough and needs more games to remain competitive as Europe's competitions grow in strength. 16 Nov 2019
Victory reap benefits of W-League US links

Victory reap benefits of W-League US links

With the W-League shifted to align better with America's NWSL, Melbourne Victory are one of a number of clubs benefiting from an influx of American talent. 13 Nov 2019
Key signings and top tips for 2019/20 W-League season

Key signings and top tips for 2019/20 W-League season

The W-League kicks off again this week with a host of players keen to make their mark on the 2019-20 season. 12 Nov 2019
W-League eyes bumper season without Kerr

W-League eyes bumper season without Kerr

After 11 seasons, the W-League is set to enter a new chapter: W-League AK. For those playing at home, that's After Kerr. 12 Nov 2019
New Matildas pay deal boost for World Cup bid

New Matildas pay deal boost for World Cup bid

Defender Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas' new collective bargaining agreement can be crucial to Australia's hopes of hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup. 7 Nov 2019
Chile clashes ideal tests for Matildas

Chile clashes ideal tests for Matildas

Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas' friendlies against Chile will be important for testing defensive depth and preparing for next year's Olympic qualifiers. 7 Nov 2019
In detail: The new Matildas and Socceroos pay deal

In detail: The new Matildas and Socceroos pay deal

A look at Australian soccer's new collective bargaining agreement, which closes the pay gap between the Socceroos and Matildas. 6 Nov 2019