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The Matildas' top 5 World Cup moments

The Matildas' top 5 World Cup moments

The Matildas have long thrilled their fans with dramatic and entertaining games on the biggest stage. 7 Jun 2020
OP: Women’s football could be FFA’s saving grace

OP: Women’s football could be FFA’s saving grace

Football fans in Australia are longing for the world game down under to go to the next level. Many are talking about promotion and relegation in the A-League as the logical way to add some spark to a stale product. 7 Jun 2020
The 'breathtaking' 1995 first Australian side to make the World Cup

The 'breathtaking' 1995 first Australian side to make the World Cup

On a balmy spring evening in November of 2005, John Aloisi’s famous penalty propelled the Socceroos into their first World Cup in 32 years. 7 Jun 2020
Uncovering old triumphs 10 years since the Matildas' Asian Cup win

Uncovering old triumphs 10 years since the Matildas' Asian Cup win

It's been 10 years since Australia won the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, our highest honour to date in international women’s football. 7 Jun 2020
Indigenous team kicks off Australian football restart

Indigenous team kicks off Australian football restart

Competitive football resumed on Friday, June 5th in Australia with the Darwin Women's Premier League. 6 Jun 2020
Sam Kerr wins FAWSL title

Sam Kerr wins FAWSL title

The English Football Association came to its decision today about the conclusion of the FA Women's Super League and Women's Championship after their respective seasons were curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 6 Jun 2020
10 reasons why you have to watch the W-League next season

10 reasons why you have to watch the W-League next season

In 2008 the FFA announced the formation of a national women’s football competition in order to offer “an unrivalled career path for talented elite women athletes.” Since then it has grown into an essential part of Australia’s football landscape. 4 Jun 2020
This reconciliation week 'Share A Yarn' with Jada Whyman

This reconciliation week 'Share A Yarn' with Jada Whyman

The Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper has been announced as an ambassador in the new Australian Institute of Sport's 'Share a Yarn' community engagement initiative. 3 Jun 2020
The Matildas Hall of Famer who didn't kick a ball until 24

The Matildas Hall of Famer who didn't kick a ball until 24

Pat O’Connor admits she didn’t know much about soccer and literally hadn’t even kicked a ball until she was 24. 3 Jun 2020
Remembering the most dominant women's team in Australian history

Remembering the most dominant women's team in Australian history

If one was discussing the great St George football teams who won multiple titles in a row, you could easily be forgiven for thinking they were talking about the all conquering St George Dragons rugby league team, who won a staggering 11 NSWRL premierships in a row from 1956-1966. 3 Jun 2020
Business as usual for Milicic, Matildas and Macarthur

Business as usual for Milicic, Matildas and Macarthur

The Macarthur FC Bulls are continuing with their plans for 2020/21, with the club’s inaugural coach Ante Milicic expected to fulfil his contract, despite his unfinished business with the Matildas. 1 Jun 2020
Matildas goalkeeper secures 'beautiful country' move in search of Olympic spot

Matildas goalkeeper secures 'beautiful country' move in search of Olympic spot

Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah has signed with Norwegian side Arna-Bjørnar. 31 May 2020
Meet Angela: The first Australian to score at a World Cup

Meet Angela: The first Australian to score at a World Cup

Trivia question. Who scored Australia’s first ever goal at a World Cup? If you said Tim Cahill, the legendary Socceroos striker, you would be wrong. 30 May 2020
The Matildas who made history in Chengdu

The Matildas who made history in Chengdu

Ten years on from landing Australian football its first silverware in Asia, current and former Matildas reflect fondly on their 2010 Asian Cup triumph. 29 May 2020
Matildas star quits NWSL, England move likely

Matildas star quits NWSL, England move likely

Steph Catley has announced that she has left the NWSL club the OL Reign. 28 May 2020
Death of a Dutch pioneer with a lasting W-League impact

Death of a Dutch pioneer with a lasting W-League impact

Ex-Canberra United coach Liesbeth Migchelsen has passed way at age 49. She was battling cancer. 28 May 2020