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How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

Twenty years on from the 2000 Olympics and the bitter sweet memories still flow in the mind of Matildas legend Julie Murray.  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
Aloisi a favourite for Matildas role

Aloisi a favourite for Matildas role

Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi is warming as a favourite for the Matildas coaching job. 25 Jul 2020
Young Matildas star urging W-League clubs to form academies

Young Matildas star urging W-League clubs to form academies

Rising Melbourne City star Chelsea Blissett is in full favour of W-League clubs having academies. 20 Jul 2020
Global World Cup stars endorse potential Matildas coach

Global World Cup stars endorse potential Matildas coach

International stars Nora Heroum and Daniela Sabatino have backed Carolina Morace to be the next Matildas coach. 7 Jul 2020
5 interesting Matildas coaching candidates if Milicic steps down

5 interesting Matildas coaching candidates if Milicic steps down

With Ante Milicic possibly leaving to take up his Macarthur FC contract, we explore five potential replacements to lead us on the path to 2023 World Cup glory. 30 Jun 2020
Exclusive: Matildas icons' emotional reactions to Aus / NZ World Cup announcement

Exclusive: Matildas icons' emotional reactions to Aus / NZ World Cup announcement

The women’s game has long been the neglected child of Australian football, but today it is the pride of the country. 26 Jun 2020
Matildas legend: This is the coach to win us the World Cup

Matildas legend: This is the coach to win us the World Cup

Matildas great Angela Iannotta believes Italian legend Carolina Morace would be the ideal candidate to lead Australia to 2023 World Cup glory, if current coach Ante Milcic moves on after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. 23 Jun 2020
Italian legend urges FIFA to choose Aus / NZ World Cup bid

Italian legend urges FIFA to choose Aus / NZ World Cup bid

Italy’s legendary striker Carolina Morace has given Australia and New Zealand her full support to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 22 Jun 2020
The W-League's officially moving to winter. What do players and fans think?

The W-League's officially moving to winter. What do players and fans think?

A major stand out in the current sporting climate is the lack of women’s sport on TV. If things were back to normal, the National Netball League - which generally runs from May to August - would be the only active major women’s sporting competition. 20 Jun 2020
World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

Former Matilda Angela Iannotta believes Australia needs to follow in Europe’s footsteps and have a full-time professional league. 15 Jun 2020
W-League's only female coach on the 'opportunities and ramifications' in football's future

W-League's only female coach on the 'opportunities and ramifications' in football's future

Newcastle Jets stand-in head coach Ashley Wilson is leading a growing crop of promising women coaches in Australian football and is full of praise for the pathway the W-League has provided for women. 14 Jun 2020
OP: Women’s football could be FFA’s saving grace

OP: Women’s football could be FFA’s saving grace

Football fans in Australia are longing for the world game down under to go to the next level. Many are talking about promotion and relegation in the A-League as the logical way to add some spark to a stale product. 7 Jun 2020
Uncovering old triumphs 10 years since the Matildas' Asian Cup win

Uncovering old triumphs 10 years since the Matildas' Asian Cup win

It's been 10 years since Australia won the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, our highest honour to date in international women’s football. 7 Jun 2020
Remembering the most dominant women's team in Australian history

Remembering the most dominant women's team in Australian history

If one was discussing the great St George football teams who won multiple titles in a row, you could easily be forgiven for thinking they were talking about the all conquering St George Dragons rugby league team, who won a staggering 11 NSWRL premierships in a row from 1956-1966. 3 Jun 2020
'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

Any future TV deal must include the W-League, say fans of the country’s premier women’s competition. 27 May 2020
Should this team be recognised as the first Matildas?

Should this team be recognised as the first Matildas?

It is a debate that has raged in silence for nearly half a century. Who should be recognised as the first ever Australian women’s national team? 22 May 2020
Before Kerr, there was 'Peewee': The greatest Matildas striker you've never heard of

Before Kerr, there was 'Peewee': The greatest Matildas striker you've never heard of

While a Sam Kerr backflip is synonymous with a Matildas goal these days and is beamed on TV to millions of adoring fans across the world, 41 years ago - apart from her team-mates - hardly anyone flinched when 17-year-old Sandra Brentnall netted Australia’s first ever goal in international women’s football. 22 May 2020
'Stuff it' and move W-League to winter - or risk irrelevance

'Stuff it' and move W-League to winter - or risk irrelevance

The W-League needs to be bold if it is to maintain its status as one of the premier women’s competitions in the world, say NPLW stars. 17 May 2020
NPLW junior expansion: Good idea or money spinner?

NPLW junior expansion: Good idea or money spinner?

Football Victoria is planning to expand its NPLW junior program for 2021, increasing the number of clubs from 10 to 24 teams. It is proposed the 24 teams be split into two divisions of 12. 16 May 2020
As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

Australian football has had some wonderful players who are household names and are part of the rich tapestry of our sporting history. 5 May 2020

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