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'It's cut-throat' - Matildas need quality clashes before Tokyo

'It's cut-throat' - Matildas need quality clashes before Tokyo

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has welcomed new coach Tony Gustavsson's intent to play as many top opponents as possible in the build-up to a jam-packed schedule of international tournaments. 21 Jan 2021
Best Derby pics of the weekend...

Best Derby pics of the weekend...

Sydney FC was too good for WS Wanderers in their second derby, with Sydney FC winning 2-0, at Australia Stadium, on January 16, 2021 21 Jan 2021
'We need to make the most of what we have...' - Blank slate for Matildas

'We need to make the most of what we have...' - Blank slate for Matildas

Three years out from a Women's World Cup on home soil, new Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has declared there's a blank slate for selection. 20 Jan 2021
Why Each Matilda Nominated Can Win AFC Player Of The Year

Why Each Matilda Nominated Can Win AFC Player Of The Year

The fan voting has closed for AFC Women's Player Of The Year leaving only the expert panel to finalise who will be crowned the best player of 2020, three Australians have been nominated and each of them would be a deserving winner. 19 Jan 2021
Let’s celebrate our centenary in style say former greats

Let’s celebrate our centenary in style say former greats

Former Matildas have called on Football Australia to commemorate the centenary of women’s football in Australia with a special match on 24 September against arch rivals New Zealand at the Gabba in Brisbane. 19 Jan 2021
A longer season is the gateway to the future says Matilda great

A longer season is the gateway to the future says Matilda great

Former Matilda legend Heather Garriock has joined the chorus of voices urging Football Australia to extend the length of the W-League season, sighting it as the best way to develop the next generation. 18 Jan 2021
'Not acceptable...' - Ugly fan antics overshadow City W-League win

'Not acceptable...' - Ugly fan antics overshadow City W-League win

Melbourne City's remarkable W-League turnaround against Melbourne Victory has been overshadowed by a group of Victory fans who hurled abuse and bottles at City and Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah. 18 Jan 2021
Newcastle v Brisbane Roar W-League - Three things we learned

Newcastle v Brisbane Roar W-League - Three things we learned

Newcastle and Brisbane drew 1-1 in an entertaining clash in Newcastle this evening. Club legend Tara Andrews opened the scoring in the first half, before Emily Gielnik equalised in the second period. 17 Jan 2021
Sydney FC top of W-League after derby win

Sydney FC top of W-League after derby win

Sydney FC have moved top of the W-League after a 2-0 derby victory over Western Sydney Wanderers and remain the only team with a 100 per cent record. 17 Jan 2021
Sydney derby double header - Three things we learned

Sydney derby double header - Three things we learned

A double header derby for a Saturday night and the fans were treated to a pleasant evening out. An entertaining men’s game ended up 1-1 while Sydney FC celebrated club legend Teresa Polias’ 150th W-League game with a 2-0 win over their arch rivals. 17 Jan 2021
'Australia's ahead of the game...' - Oz support lured Matilda back home

'Australia's ahead of the game...' - Oz support lured Matilda back home

Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac says Australia's support for women's footballers played a key role in her decision to return from Europe. 16 Jan 2021
Women take prime time lights in Saturday night derby

Women take prime time lights in Saturday night derby

Western Sydney’s clash against bitter rivals Sydney FC this weekend at ANZ Stadium will take on greater significance than a local derby. The ladies game will kick off at 7.30pm on Saturday night in what is shaping up to be a prime time classic. 14 Jan 2021
Watch: New A Game Of Two Halves!

Watch: New A Game Of Two Halves!

It's the first show of the new season in a battle of brains and banter on A Game of Two Halves! 12 Jan 2021
'We’ll be ready for them' - Wanderer coach promises a better showing in return derby

'We’ll be ready for them' - Wanderer coach promises a better showing in return derby

Western Sydney coach Dean Heffernan has promised Wanderers’ fans his team will be ready for Saturday night’s return derby against fierce rivals Sydney FC. 11 Jan 2021
The best pictures from Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC

The best pictures from Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC

Two from two for Sydney FC women defeating Newcastle Jets 2-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium 9 Jan 2021
'I just felt very isolated...' - Matildas' McCormick bouncing back at City

'I just felt very isolated...' - Matildas' McCormick bouncing back at City

After cutting her nightmare stint in Spain short, Matildas defender Jenna McCormick is finding form and happiness again at W-League club Melbourne City. 8 Jan 2021