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Matildas goalie determined W-League 'more important now than ever'

Matildas goalie determined W-League 'more important now than ever'

Lydia Williams wants the public to know that the W-League is crucial to the future of Australian football. 6 Sep 2020
Matildas' Kerr brave despite relentless criticism

Matildas' Kerr brave despite relentless criticism

Sam Kerr copped a barrage from the English media after a few wayward attempts in Chelsea's Community Shield win against Manchester City. 6 Sep 2020
With Matildas gone, W-League's forgotten veterans 'want to mentor the next generation'

With Matildas gone, W-League's forgotten veterans 'want to mentor the next generation'

The Matildas W-League exodus presents an opportunity for the W-League's most underrated veterans to steer the Matildas next generation in the right direction. 4 Sep 2020
15 years after Socceroos' EPL golden era, now it's 'Matildas time'

15 years after Socceroos' EPL golden era, now it's 'Matildas time'

Fifteen years after the Socceroos' golden generation made their mark on the Premier League, Australia's top women's footballers are doing the same in the FAWSL. 4 Sep 2020
Harrison: The W-League is in safe hands, let the kids shine

Harrison: The W-League is in safe hands, let the kids shine

Amy Harrison spoke about the impact virtually every Matilda departing the W-League at once will have on Australia's national competition. 4 Sep 2020
World's biggest countries following FFA's Matildas lead

World's biggest countries following FFA's Matildas lead

Arguably the two biggest countries in world football, England and Brazil, have matched FFA's groundbreaking equal pay deal between the Matildas and Socceroos. 4 Sep 2020
Private jets, European trophies, equal treatment: Carpenter's Lyon

Private jets, European trophies, equal treatment: Carpenter's Lyon

Ellie Carpenter is experiencing a taste of what life is like for football's true elites, as she relishes a UEFA Champions League trophy with her new club, Olympique Lyon. 3 Sep 2020
Williams to benefit from Montemurro's unique goalkeeper policy

Williams to benefit from Montemurro's unique goalkeeper policy

When Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams signed for Arsenal, there were a few fears - despite the Aussie loyalty - that she would simply serve as backup. 2 Sep 2020
After 'extreme adversity' Gielnik proving Bayern Munich wrong

After 'extreme adversity' Gielnik proving Bayern Munich wrong

Emily Gielnik's fourth goal in her last three matches for Swedish Damallsvenskan club Vittsjo is showing Bayern Munich just what they're missing. 2 Sep 2020
The Aussie heir to a Bronze throne

The Aussie heir to a Bronze throne

Ellie Carpenter's Lyon rival, Lucy Bronze, has confirmed in interviews that she will soon depart the club where she has enjoyed enormous success. 2 Sep 2020
Funding boost for Matildas' proposed home

Funding boost for Matildas' proposed home

The Matildas are a step closer to having a purpose-built permanent home in Melbourne with the Victorian government investing $1.5 million in the project. 30 Aug 2020
Why New Zealand was 'absolutely crucial' to winning World Cup hosting

Why New Zealand was 'absolutely crucial' to winning World Cup hosting

The woman behind the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting campaign has revealed just how integral New Zealand was to securing the votes. 27 Aug 2020
Four Matildas set for first WSL match in front of fans

Four Matildas set for first WSL match in front of fans

Arsenal's Matildas trio are set to face Jacynta Galabadaarachchi's West Ham in the first fan-attended WSL match in mid-September. 25 Aug 2020
Simon's 'new lease on playing' creates problems for new Matildas coach

Simon's 'new lease on playing' creates problems for new Matildas coach

Kyah Simon is creating some very interesting problems for a new Matildas coach. 25 Aug 2020
45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

On this day 45 years ago, at the first ever Asian Cup, an ‘Australian XI’ went down 3-2 to Thailand in front of over 4,000 people in hot and sticky conditions in Hong Kong. 25 Aug 2020
Heartbreak as Arsenal loss rules Matildas trio out of next year's Champions League

Heartbreak as Arsenal loss rules Matildas trio out of next year's Champions League

Aussienal FC, or Arsenal FC as they were formerly known, has been hit hard by the enforced shutdown of the Women's Super League and it meant they won't play Champions League next season. 23 Aug 2020