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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
New Womens Coaching Association is a game changer

New Womens Coaching Association is a game changer

The lack of women coaches in football inspired state league championship winning coach Aish Ravi and close friend Jules Hay to find a way to inspire other women to take on a leading role off the field. 3 Sep 2020
Funding boost for Matildas' proposed home

Funding boost for Matildas' proposed home

The Matildas are a step closer to having a purpose-built permanent home in Melbourne with the Victorian government investing $1.5 million in the project. 30 Aug 2020
45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

On this day 45 years ago, at the first ever Asian Cup, an ‘Australian XI’ went down 3-2 to Thailand in front of over 4,000 people in hot and sticky conditions in Hong Kong. 25 Aug 2020
Massive funding boost for Victorian football: 'We're on the hunt for the next Kerr or Cahill'

Massive funding boost for Victorian football: 'We're on the hunt for the next Kerr or Cahill'

In the midst of the state's ongoing COVID pandemic, there has been some great news for footballers across Victoria. 22 Aug 2020
Lauren Chester: Arsenal's Australian General Manager

Lauren Chester: Arsenal's Australian General Manager

Everyone knows Arsenal's Australian stars Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Lydia Williams. 22 Aug 2020
How to watch five Matildas in Champions League action next weekend

How to watch five Matildas in Champions League action next weekend

It's one of the biggest weekends in Matildas history, with up to five Aussies set to take to the field in the Champions League quarterfinals. 22 Aug 2020
Arsenal's Matildas trio 'daunted' by Champions League

Arsenal's Matildas trio 'daunted' by Champions League

Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Lydia Williams are all facing a very tough test in their first Arsenal clash together - PSG in the Champions League. 22 Aug 2020
Big-spending Sydney happy to poach 'the best Australian talent'

Big-spending Sydney happy to poach 'the best Australian talent'

Sydney FC's mega W-League spending spree has seen them recruit some of the league's best talent from rival NSW clubs. 21 Aug 2020
Foord: 'I hated playing against Catley and Williams'

Foord: 'I hated playing against Catley and Williams'

No surprises that Caitlin Foord is relishing having Steph Catley and Lydia Williams on the same side of the pitch after years facing off in the W-League. 21 Aug 2020
Kellond-Knight: 'I finally got my chance and I blew it'

Kellond-Knight: 'I finally got my chance and I blew it'

Elise Kellond-Knight is still feeling the anguish as she continues the long recovery from an anterior-cruciate ligament injury suffered in Sweden. 21 Aug 2020
Aussies set for Champions League

Aussies set for Champions League

Several Australians will be involved in this weekend's Women's Champions League quarter-finals, including Ellie Carpenter and Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro. 20 Aug 2020
How much the Matildas are paid (and just how much things have changed)

How much the Matildas are paid (and just how much things have changed)

This week marks 45 years since the 1975 Australian XI, a team from NSW who were endorsed by the Australian Soccer Federation, played in the 1975 AFC Women's Championships. 20 Aug 2020
‘Let’s have equality within the women’s game before we worry about equality with men'

‘Let’s have equality within the women’s game before we worry about equality with men'

West Ham midfielder Kate Longhurt has added to the chorus of unease growing over what some players deem rampant inequality in women's football. 19 Aug 2020