lisa de vanna

Canberra challenge but Melbourne City secure points

Canberra challenge but Melbourne City secure points

It was a long way from Canberra, a fair way from the champions’ best, and a close-up of just how good this Melbourne City team is, as Canberra United suffered a 4-2 defeat at Central Coast Stadium, their home away from home due to this season’s broadcast arrangements. 10 Nov 2015
Q&A: Matildas CBA

Q&A: Matildas CBA

Photo Credit: Emily Mogic Photography 9 Sep 2015
Australia receives positive WWC technical report

Australia receives positive WWC technical report

With Elise Kellond-Knight, Lisa De Vanna and Emily van Egmond highlighted, Australia has received a positive report from the FIFA Technical Study Group following the 2015 World Cup. 18 Aug 2015
Lisa De Vanna and Elise Kellond-Knight selected in FIFA All Star team

Lisa De Vanna and Elise Kellond-Knight selected in FIFA All Star team

The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Technical Study Group have selected Matildas captain Lisa De Vanna and midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight have been selected in the WWC All star team. 18 Aug 2015
Lisa De Vanna signs for Melbourne City

Lisa De Vanna signs for Melbourne City

Melbourne City have announced their first signing with Matildas captain Lisa De Vanna to spearhead the new W-League side. 11 Jul 2015
Australia beat the odds in Group D

Australia beat the odds in Group D

The first word that comes to mind is “chess”. It has been used already by Ann Odong but I’m reluctant to change it, as it really is the most appropriate way to describe the match. 19 Jun 2015
Three Things Learned: Australia v Nigeria

Three Things Learned: Australia v Nigeria

Australia's World Cup campaign got back on track thanks to a controlled performance against the dangerous Nigeria. 14 Jun 2015
Match Report - Australia v Nigeria

Match Report - Australia v Nigeria

In hot sunny conditions at Winnipeg Stadium a spirited Australia defeated Nigeria 2-0 with a Kyah Simon goal on each side of the half. 13 Jun 2015
Match Analysis: Game 7 USA v AUS

Match Analysis: Game 7 USA v AUS

A day after the Group D match between USA and Australia I’ve come to understand a bit more about the game and the result. 10 Jun 2015
3 Things Learned: Australia close but not close enough

3 Things Learned: Australia close but not close enough

Australia were defeated 3 - 1 in their opening match against the United States in Winnipeg, Canada. 10 Jun 2015
Australia dismantle Vietnam 11-0

Australia dismantle Vietnam 11-0

Australia rounded out their home World Cup preparations with a comprehensive 11-0 win over Vietnam at Jubilee Oval, NSW. 21 May 2015
Clare Polkinghorne and Lisa De Vanna named Matildas co-captains

Clare Polkinghorne and Lisa De Vanna named Matildas co-captains

Defender Clare Polkinghorne and forward Lisa De Vanna were named the Matildas co-captains for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015. 18 May 2015
Matildas continue to build to World Cup

Matildas continue to build to World Cup

This week Australia commences the next phase of World Cup preparations with international friendlies against Austria and Scotland. 7 Apr 2015
Australia sweep past Finland 3-0

Australia sweep past Finland 3-0

A dominant performance from Australia has seen them defeat Finland 3-0 in Larnaca, Cyprus and finish second in Group B of the Cyprus Cup. 10 Mar 2015
8. Kate Gill becomes Australian All-time leading goalscorer

8. Kate Gill becomes Australian All-time leading goalscorer

Photo: Emily Mogic Photography  1 Jan 2015
Semi Final Preview: Melbourne Victory

Semi Final Preview: Melbourne Victory

Photo: Emily Mogic Photography  13 Dec 2014