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A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

Australian football at all levels has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus outbreak, putting strain on the FFA and the A-League in particular. 3 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
No FA financial support for Matildas' WSL stars, season end hoped for August

No FA financial support for Matildas' WSL stars, season end hoped for August

The English FA have ruled out providing financial support for Women's Super League clubs and are aiming to finish the WSL by August. 29 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
City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

Rebekah Stott is already one of the greatest W-League imports of all time and this Saturday, she has the chance to become a five-time Champion. But could it be the last time we see the 26-year-old in Melbourne City colours? 19 Mar 2020
'It's encouraged MORE people to travel': Matilda confused over coronavirus warnings

'It's encouraged MORE people to travel': Matilda confused over coronavirus warnings

Exasperated Matildas veteran Elise Kellond-Knight took to Twitter after a series of flights returning to Australia, to voice her concerns that the coronavirus crack down was having the reverse effect. 19 Mar 2020
Kerr: 'You want to become a friend more than anything'

Kerr: 'You want to become a friend more than anything'

Sam Kerr has detailed the struggles she's faced fitting into the Chelsea team, given her constant travel, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hardships of settling into South London. 18 Mar 2020
Matildas' matches called off

Matildas' matches called off

The Matildas have been dealt a blow as they prepare for the Tokyo Olympics with friendlies against world No.1 USA and No.8 Canada cancelled due to coronavirus. 14 Mar 2020
Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Caitlin Foord will be quarantined for 14 days before returning to Arsenal, while there are concerns over the Matildas' friendlies against the USA and Canada. 12 Mar 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

The Matildas have booked their spot in the Tokyo Olympics with a 2-1 win over Vietnam, but how did they fare? 12 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Matildas Are Going To Tokyo

3 Things We Learned: Matildas Are Going To Tokyo

Well that's the way you qualify sometimes, not with a bang, but with a whimper. 12 Mar 2020
'Keep playing!': Total blackouts throw Matildas match into chaos

'Keep playing!': Total blackouts throw Matildas match into chaos

The Matildas Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier against Vietnam stopped less than one minute in due to a total electricity blackout at Vietnam's Cam Pha Stadium. 11 Mar 2020
No mercy Matildas: 'We want to finish with a lot of goals'

No mercy Matildas: 'We want to finish with a lot of goals'

Their ticket to Tokyo is all but secure but the Matildas aren't planning on showing any mercy to Vietnam in the Olympic playoff second leg. 10 Mar 2020
'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

Coronavirus precautions mean the Matildas will face Vietnam behind closed doors but their preparation for their Olympic qualifier has been business as usual. 9 Mar 2020
Matildas keep eyes on Olympic prize

Matildas keep eyes on Olympic prize

Australia coach Ante Milicic says his side will not lose focus in Wednesday's Olympic play-off in Vietnam despite a thumping first-leg win. 7 Mar 2020