football

Madison Pfaender: A testament to NPLW pathways

Madison Pfaender: A testament to NPLW pathways

The development of female footballers through Football Victoria’s (FV) NPLW program often invokes passionate debate. 13 Apr 2020
'We can't go back to being second class citizens'

'We can't go back to being second class citizens'

PFA deputy chief executive and former Matildas captain Kate Gill says the W-League mustn't become the first casualty of football cost cutting. 9 Apr 2020
W-League legend turned coaching prodigy talks Stajcic influence

W-League legend turned coaching prodigy talks Stajcic influence

Western Sydney Wanderers’ assistant coach Catherine Cannuli is touted by many as one of Australian football’s brightest future coaching prospects. 8 Apr 2020
W-League hit hardest with players ineligible for JobKeeper payments

W-League hit hardest with players ineligible for JobKeeper payments

W-League footballers stand to be among the hardest hit sportspeople from the coronavirus crisis due to many players' ineligibility for the government's JobKeeper subsidies. 8 Apr 2020
'I loved it': W-League star's glowing endorsement of Australian football

'I loved it': W-League star's glowing endorsement of Australian football

Lindsay Agnew was full of praise for Australia and Sydney FC after a difficult end to the W-League season, where she starred leading the Sky Blues to the Grand Final. 4 Apr 2020
Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Developing elite level women coaches is the next frontier for football in Australia according to Bentleigh Cobras State League championship winning coach, Aish Ravi. 3 Apr 2020
'Any sport that cuts women will be digging their grave'

'Any sport that cuts women will be digging their grave'

There is a growing uneasiness among the female sporting fraternity in Australia about the devastating consequences of COVID-19 on their sport. 2 Apr 2020
'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

It was 1998. The internet was a relatively new concept. Social media hysteria didn’t exist. COVID19 wouldn’t stop the world in its tracks for another two decades. 30 Mar 2020
New scrutiny of women's football 'a shock to the system'

New scrutiny of women's football 'a shock to the system'

Women's football is garnering more attention, publicity and mainstream respect than ever before. But it has been a transition for the players, according to one of the game's best, Lucy Bronze. 29 Mar 2020
'I was drug tested straight after the game'

'I was drug tested straight after the game'

Claire Emslie's late season surge was a key part of Melbourne City's undefeated W-League championship, but as soon as the final whistle blew, things got a lot harder. 29 Mar 2020
Western Sydney's 'history making' legacy is its youth

Western Sydney's 'history making' legacy is its youth

Before COVID19 reared its ugly head, the 2019/20 W-League season had more than its fair share of drama and excitement. 29 Mar 2020
'We knew we were going to be the only game playing in the world'

'We knew we were going to be the only game playing in the world'

Sydney FC star Veronica Latsko has recounted the crazy week leading up to a unique W-League Grand Final with worldwide attention. 27 Mar 2020
Matildas sweat Women's Super League decision

Matildas sweat Women's Super League decision

The future of many Australians hang in the balance, with the FA currently in negotiations to expunge this season's Women's Super League results. 27 Mar 2020
'It would be staggering': Fox Sports urged to stick with football

'It would be staggering': Fox Sports urged to stick with football

The head of Australia's professional footballers' union is urging Foxtel not to walk out on their broadcast deal with the FFA amid the coronavirus pandemic. 24 Mar 2020
Catley relishes 'dream' W-League triumph

Catley relishes 'dream' W-League triumph

Matildas defender Steph Catley delivered a standout showing in the W-League grand final, capping off a season where she took her game to another level. 22 Mar 2020
W-League Grand Final Tactical Analysis

W-League Grand Final Tactical Analysis

The Grand final saw two familiar rivals face off in unfamiliar circumstances. 21 Mar 2020