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Davila, Ninkovic, Heyman win soccer awards

Davila, Ninkovic, Heyman win soccer awards

Milos Ninkovic is a two-time Johnny Warren Medallist after sharing the A-League's top gong with Ulises Davila, while Michelle Heyman won the Julie Dolan Medal. 23 Jun 2021
Four exciting Matildas debutants join returning stars in Sweden

Four exciting Matildas debutants join returning stars in Sweden

The 25 woman Matildas squad is reunited in Sweden for their June camp ahead of their June 10 friendly against Denmark and June 16 friendly against Sweden. 9 Jun 2021
'Unpredictable': New Matildas squad proves 'difficult decisions' still to come

'Unpredictable': New Matildas squad proves 'difficult decisions' still to come

After conceding 10 goals across their first two games under Tony Gustavsson, the Matildas will have a more experienced squad for their next friendlies. 1 Jun 2021
'We deserved to win' - Victory's very late W-League title winner

'We deserved to win' - Victory's very late W-League title winner

Melbourne Victory claimed a 1-0 W-League grand final win over Sydney with a dramatic winner in the final seconds of extra time. 11 Apr 2021
Sydney-Melbourne tug of war for Young Matildas prodigy

Sydney-Melbourne tug of war for Young Matildas prodigy

Much mystery surrounds the immediate playing future of rising W-League star Kyra Cooney-Cross. 20 Oct 2020
Who should win W-League Young Player of the Year?

Who should win W-League Young Player of the Year?

Four deserving players are currently nominated for Westfield W-League Young Footballer of the Year 2019-20. 13 Jun 2020
Wanderers teen sensation left out of Matildas squad

Wanderers teen sensation left out of Matildas squad

The name of everyone's lips heading into Ante Milicic's 2020 Olympic qualifiers announcement...wasn't there at all. 8 Jan 2020
Prodigious Cooney-Cross insists Future Matildas, NTC 'are a good path' to stardom

Prodigious Cooney-Cross insists Future Matildas, NTC 'are a good path' to stardom

The football field is Kyra Cooney-Cross’ sanctuary. When she crosses that white line, nothing phases the 17-year-old who is fast becoming a genuine W-League super star. 21 Dec 2019
‘Sponge’ Cooney-Cross excelling out of controversial program

‘Sponge’ Cooney-Cross excelling out of controversial program

Kyra Cooney-Cross was named as the Westfield W-League’s Young Footballer of the month for November. This Friday she will play a key role in the Sydney derby as Western Sydney aim to underline their credentials as genuine title contenders. 18 Dec 2019
Why the W-League needs a TV show

Why the W-League needs a TV show

The coverage of the Westfield W League has been fantastic in season 2019/20. 10 Dec 2019
The Wanderers midfielder with 'the best technique in men's or women's game'

The Wanderers midfielder with 'the best technique in men's or women's game'

Despite the star factor around her, former Matilda Ella Mastrantonio could be one of the signings of the season 23 Nov 2019
Cooney-Cross: 'I've had two training sessions and I scored'

Cooney-Cross: 'I've had two training sessions and I scored'

Kyra Cooney Cross was "amazed" at how quickly she's settling into life in Wanderland, after scoring a last-minute winner in Western Sydney Wanderers' 2-1 win over Adelaide United. 14 Nov 2019
The Matildas: The next gen

The Matildas: The next gen

The Matildas may have crashed out of France 2019 prematurely, but there are youngsters who are preparing a frontal assault for selection for the country's favourite national team. 11 Jul 2019
'She had to grow up quickly'

'She had to grow up quickly'

Kyra Cooney-Cross is about to finish her second W-League season and now has a winner’s medal around her neck already at the age of just 16. 8 Feb 2019
'KICK' inspires next generation

'KICK' inspires next generation

ABC’s KICK series three has received positive feedback after acting as a curtain raiser for this season’s W-League campaign. 14 Dec 2018
Young Matildas win over defensive Lebanon

Young Matildas win over defensive Lebanon

The Young Matildas have continued their winning start to the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualification with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon. 27 Oct 2018