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Why Sydney's academy is already producing world-class talent at five-years old

Why Sydney's academy is already producing world-class talent at five-years old

While the demise of the Socceroos' golden generation is plastered across every news headline, Sydney FC's A-League academy are quietly crafting prodigies to replace them. But they're also looking towards the W-League and Matildas as well... 17 Sep 2020
New Matildas, Socceroos deal retains 'gender equality' but W-League future uncertain

New Matildas, Socceroos deal retains 'gender equality' but W-League future uncertain

The Matildas will retain 50% of national team revenue throughout the COVID19 shutdown, in a revised CBA agreement formed with the Socceroos by FFA and PFA. 17 Sep 2020
Australia bid to host more Asian Cup qualifiers

Australia bid to host more Asian Cup qualifiers

FFA have launched a bid to host another set of U/20 Asian Cup qualification matches, this time in the regional Victorian town of Shepparton. 16 Sep 2020
New Zealand makes audacious ploy to snatch Matildas prodigy

New Zealand makes audacious ploy to snatch Matildas prodigy

Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is openly trying to woo Indiah-Paige Riley's national allegiance for his current New Zealand Football Ferns. 16 Sep 2020
Is Kennedy a revitalised Matildas midfielder at Tottenham?

Is Kennedy a revitalised Matildas midfielder at Tottenham?

Matildas defensive legend Alanna Kennedy started her Tottenham Hotspur debut as a defensive midfielder overnight and absolutely smashed it. 14 Sep 2020
Matildas stars embarrass each other in 9-1 WSL thumping

Matildas stars embarrass each other in 9-1 WSL thumping

Arsenal's Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley tore apart Mackenzie Arnold and Emily van Egmond's West Ham side in a 9-1 demolition job. 13 Sep 2020
De Vanna 'stepped up' and spawned a new Matildas age

De Vanna 'stepped up' and spawned a new Matildas age

There are so many turning points in Matildas history that sometimes its hard to distinguish between those that really changed the national team's perception, and those that simply changed the players who were lucky enough to experience it. 13 Sep 2020
Canberra United leading Australia in opportunities for disabled footballers

Canberra United leading Australia in opportunities for disabled footballers

While the Pararoos have long been an underfunded dream for footballers growing up with a disability, thanks to W-League club Canberra United, ACT kids have something more local to look up to. 12 Sep 2020
Wanderers re-sign three to 'break countless club records' next season

Wanderers re-sign three to 'break countless club records' next season

Western Sydney Wanderers have re-signed three key young guns to their W-League side for next season. 12 Sep 2020
'Hungrier' Middleton ready to become W-League star

'Hungrier' Middleton ready to become W-League star

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Chloe Middleton is one of a number of W-League stars looking to become a fully-fledged star in a wide open competition next season. 12 Sep 2020
Optus launches groundbreaking Matildas TV show

Optus launches groundbreaking Matildas TV show

Optus Sport have launched a new women's football TV show hosted by former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson Cook. 11 Sep 2020
Former W-League star becomes latest to join men's team

Former W-League star becomes latest to join men's team

Former W-League star and Japanese women's World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato has reportedly signed a professional contract with an amateur men's club, according to ESPN. 11 Sep 2020
WATCH: Carpenter's ridiculous Lyon debut highlights

WATCH: Carpenter's ridiculous Lyon debut highlights

Watch Matilda Ellie Carpenter absolutely on fire in her last match for Lyon in the French Division 1 Feminine. 9 Sep 2020
FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to provide a huge financial windfall, according to the Australian government's Department of Food, Agriculture and Trade report. 9 Sep 2020
Wellington, Wollongong aiming for W-League club next season

Wellington, Wollongong aiming for W-League club next season

A-League club Wellington Phoenix have been keen on starting a W-League club for some time, given New Zealand's lack of professional opportunities for female footballers. 8 Sep 2020
'Brilliant' Raso smashes Logarzo's Bristol on WSL debut

'Brilliant' Raso smashes Logarzo's Bristol on WSL debut

Hayley Raso got all the plaudits after putting on a clinic on her Everton Women's Super League debut, dismantling Chloe Logarzo and Tanya Oxtoby's Bristol City 4-0. 7 Sep 2020
Arnold pushes for Matildas starter as trio debut in WSL

Arnold pushes for Matildas starter as trio debut in WSL

Emily van Egmond, Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold all played in West Ham's Women's Super League clash against Tottenham Hotspur. 7 Sep 2020
'We saw the power of Foord': Matildas enjoy six-goal Arsenal field day

'We saw the power of Foord': Matildas enjoy six-goal Arsenal field day

Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord both played excellent games as Arsenal ran out 6-1 winners over Reading in the Women's Super League. 7 Sep 2020
'Fantastic movement': Kerr scores critic-defying goal against Manchester United

'Fantastic movement': Kerr scores critic-defying goal against Manchester United

Sam Kerr proved her doubters wrong, diving into the box to notch home a goal against Manchester United in Chelsea's FAWSL opener. 7 Sep 2020
Young Matildas' new Euro star says 'take too long, you get crunched'

Young Matildas' new Euro star says 'take too long, you get crunched'

Indiah-Paige Riley has joined one of Europe's best development clubs and is already feeling exactly what that means for her newfound professional career. 6 Sep 2020
Agent taking Aussies to Europe says 'doom and gloom' unfounded

Agent taking Aussies to Europe says 'doom and gloom' unfounded

Ryan Oostendorp is a very busy man, representing some of the top young talent in women's football at the beginning of a golden era for Aussies in Europe. 6 Sep 2020

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