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Memories of 2017: Australia wins silverware

Memories of 2017: Australia wins silverware

After falling short of a place at the 2017 Algarve Cup, the Matildas brought home some silverware in the 2017 Tournament of Nations trophy. 30 Dec 2017
Coach's Corner: Alen Stajcic discusses Tournament of Nations

Coach's Corner: Alen Stajcic discusses Tournament of Nations

Against two of the top six nations in the world, Australia has so far recorded not only two positive results but also put in two positive performances for very different reasons. 3 Aug 2017
Australia defeat Japan 4-2 in Game 2

Australia defeat Japan 4-2 in Game 2

Australia claimed their second win at the Tournament of Nations with a convincing 4-2 win over Japan in San Diego, California. 31 Jul 2017
Tournament of Nations to air on Fox Sports

Tournament of Nations to air on Fox Sports

Fox Sports looks to have cemented itself as the main broadcaster for women's football in Australia with its scheduled live broadcasts of the 2017 Tournament of Nations. 21 Jul 2017
World, AFC and South American champions potential opponents for Australia

World, AFC and South American champions potential opponents for Australia

The Matildas may be set for a host of tough opponents for the rest of the 2017 calendar year of friendlies according to Brazilian site Globo Esporte. 16 Mar 2017
Asako Takakura appointed Nadeshiko Japan coach

Asako Takakura appointed Nadeshiko Japan coach

The Japanese Football Association has announced the appointment of Asako Takakura as the new Nadeshiko Japan head coach. 28 Apr 2016
Matildas claim AFC no.1 ranking, move into world Top 5

Matildas claim AFC no.1 ranking, move into world Top 5

For the first time since May 2010, the Asian Football Confederation as a new number one team with Australia claiming the position with a historic best world number 5 ranking. 25 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite

AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite

While Australian fans have been delighted with the Matildas’ march to the Olympic Games with four consecutive victories, in the AFC qualifiers, what has had less attention is that the side is now on the verge of reaching the Top 5 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings. 11 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

Australia were once again the headline act on Match Day 2 of the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers as they recorded a big win to remain on top of the table. 3 Mar 2016
5 things learned: Australia v Japan

5 things learned: Australia v Japan

The Matildas wrote a little more history last night with a 3-1 win over Asian Cup champions Japan. 1 Mar 2016
The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1

The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1

Australia got their Women's Olympic Qualifying campaign off to the perfect start as they defeated AFC rival Japan 3-1 on home soil for the first time. 1 Mar 2016
Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start

Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start

Australia has recorded a memorable 3-1 win over 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup finalists Japan at Kincho Stadium in Osaka, Japan. 29 Feb 2016
Match Preview: Australia v Japan

Match Preview: Australia v Japan

It’s the moment we have all been waiting for; will the Matildas qualify for the Olympics in Brazil? 28 Feb 2016
Norio Sasaki names Japan's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Norio Sasaki names Japan's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Norio Sasaki has announced the Nadeshiko Japan team for the Olympic Qualifiers. 26 Feb 2016
2016 AFC WOQ: Full Squads

2016 AFC WOQ: Full Squads

Here are the squads for all six teams competing in the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers. Each squad consists of 20 players - 3 goalkeepers and 17 outfield players. 21 Feb 2016
Match Report: Japan v Australia (U20)

Match Report: Japan v Australia (U20)

Photo Credit: World Sports Group 18 Aug 2015

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