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Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

The general manager of Australia and New Zealand's World Cup bid has spoken about both the logistics and expected ramifications of winning the hosting rights. 14 Jun 2020
Trailblazing football president says OZ / NZ World Cup would be 'a historic tournament of firsts'

Trailblazing football president says OZ / NZ World Cup would be 'a historic tournament of firsts'

One of the only female football presidents in the world says that the Australian and New Zealand AsOne 2023 World Cup bid ticks every box. 14 Jun 2020
Simon: 'I would tell myself, it's not going to be an easy road'

Simon: 'I would tell myself, it's not going to be an easy road'

Kyah Simon's frank and insightful Q&A session with young fans gives a sense of perspective on the Matildas' veterans journey so far. 14 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
States face off over Home of the Matildas

States face off over Home of the Matildas

Football Victoria believes the first stage of their Home of the Matildas could be complete before Australia and New Zealand potentially host the Women's World Cup in 2023. 11 Jun 2020
FIFA gives Oz/NZ World Cup bid a glowing report

FIFA gives Oz/NZ World Cup bid a glowing report

Australia's bid to co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup with New Zealand has been boosted by a favourable FIFA bid evaluation report. 11 Jun 2020
Women’s football will rise again insists Cannuli

Women’s football will rise again insists Cannuli

Former Matilda and current Western Sydney Wanderers W-League assistant coach, Catherine Cannuli, is confident women’s football in Australia will overcome the many challenges that lay ahead. 11 Jun 2020
OP: Neymar earned more than every female footballer combined. How do we change this?

OP: Neymar earned more than every female footballer combined. How do we change this?

There are professional footballers and then there are professional women’s footballers. 11 Jun 2020
How strong is our bid for the World Cup really?

How strong is our bid for the World Cup really?

Lessons have been learned after a disastrous effort to host the 2022 Men’s World Cup (there are no expensive videos of animated kangaroos and Paul Hogan) but what will FIFA be looking for in its next host and how optimistic can we be? 11 Jun 2020
Today's Matildas memory: When the lights go out in Vietnam

Today's Matildas memory: When the lights go out in Vietnam

When the lights went out in Vietnam during Olympic Qualification and the screen went black, players from the Australian side were heard yelling out, “keep playing!” 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Sam Kerr

Our favourite Matildas moments: Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr is an inspiration in virtually every way imaginable. She finishes off our series, celebrating each individual Matilda’s most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Alanna Kennedy

Our favourite Matildas moments: Alanna Kennedy

The towering defender (we're all about cliches here) is next up in our new series celebrating each individual Matilda’s most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Caitlin Foord

Our favourite Matildas moments: Caitlin Foord

Next up, the Arsenal dynamo herself: Caitlin Foord, in our series celebrating each individual Matilda's most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Lisa De Vanna

Our favourite Matildas moments: Lisa De Vanna

Today: De Vanna! Our new series celebrating each individual Matildas most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Ellie Carpenter

Our favourite Matildas moments: Ellie Carpenter

...it's Ellie Carpenter, what more do you want? The latest in our series celebrating each individual Matildas most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Elise Kellond Knight

Our favourite Matildas moments: Elise Kellond Knight

KK is a truly exceptional leader on and off the field, which is why she's the natural starting point for our new series celebrating each individual Matilda's most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020

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