Jessica Marsden

More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

There’s just over a month to go until the host of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is announced. 22 May 2020
Obstacle course: What’s stopping girls from playing football?

Obstacle course: What’s stopping girls from playing football?

Women’s football in Australia has seen a meteoric rise in the past decade with player numbers increasing and the Matildas becoming a household name. 20 May 2020
Supporteroos kicking goals in France

Supporteroos kicking goals in France

Calling themselves the Supporteroos, these Matildas supporters have been playing games all over France during the FIFA Women's World Cup. 8 Jul 2019
France 2019 is more than a World Cup

France 2019 is more than a World Cup

It's down to the final two teams at the Women’s World Cup and the streets of Lyon are filled with jerseys from all over the world in a show of pride for their team's efforts. 6 Jul 2019
Matildas fans still out in Force

Matildas fans still out in Force

While the Matildas campaign at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup was cut short their support base is still out and about in Lyon. 5 Jul 2019
Catley - The unsung hero

Catley - The unsung hero

A Matildas mainstay for some time Steph Catley is hardly an unknown name however she doesn’t often step into the spotlight. 24 Jun 2019
Williams a stand out against Norway

Williams a stand out against Norway

While the Matildas loss was a devastating blow for the team and fans, it is impossible to look past the exceptional performance by Lydia Williams. 23 Jun 2019
Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash

Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash

While the pressure is on from the beginning of the qualifying process for a World Cup it definitely increases once the knockout stages begin. 22 Jun 2019
Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet

Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet

The Matildas have faced some criticism after failing to top their group despite being the top-seeded team. 22 Jun 2019
Matildas already focused on Norway clash

Matildas already focused on Norway clash

While the fans were still celebrating the Matildas win the players had already switched their focus to their upcoming challenge - a Round of 16 clash against Norway. 19 Jun 2019
Focused on the three points

Focused on the three points

The mathematicians were out in force before the final Group C games kicked off in Grenoble and Valenciennes as the final standings would most likely come down to goal difference. 19 Jun 2019
Jamaica: We don’t fear Australia

Jamaica: We don’t fear Australia

While the Reggae Girlz are yet to claim any points in Group C they are heading into the clash against the Matildas with a strong belief in their ability to win. 18 Jun 2019
Catley: We can do it against anyone

Catley: We can do it against anyone

Slotting into an unfamiliar position in a World Cup is no easy task but Steph Catley embodied the Matildas never say die attitude proved that she was up to the challenge. 14 Jun 2019
Foord: We never lost that winning feeling

Foord: We never lost that winning feeling

Going two goals down in a must-win game is enough to make even the toughest of teams drop their heads however, the Matildas never lost their belief in their ability to win. 14 Jun 2019
Matildas rivalry alive and well with Brazil

Matildas rivalry alive and well with Brazil

It almost wouldn’t be a FIFA Women’s World Cup without the Matildas and Brazil going head to head. 13 Jun 2019
VAR football's favourite topic

VAR football's favourite topic

It seems that wherever the VAR goes controversy follows and the Matildas opener was no exception. 11 Jun 2019
De Vanna: We're still the Golden Generation

De Vanna: We're still the Golden Generation

Despite the results of yesterday's match there is still a strong sense of belief among the players. 10 Jun 2019
Five things we learnt: Australia v France

Five things we learnt: Australia v France

While France walked away with the win, the Matildas’ friendly against next year’s World Cup hosts provided plenty of talking points. 6 Oct 2018