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New year, new names as the Matildas head into a new cycle

New year, new names as the Matildas head into a new cycle

A new cycle begins for the Matildas and, with a view to building squad depth for the 2019 World Cup, Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has called up a 25 player squad for 2017. 13 Feb 2017
2017 Algarve Cup fixtures released

2017 Algarve Cup fixtures released

Australia will meet Rio Olympics silver medallists Sweden in their opening match of the 2017 Algarve Cup as the full fixtures were released this week. 18 Jan 2017
Memories of 2016: Matildas reach rankings high

Memories of 2016: Matildas reach rankings high

2016 was a busy and productive year for the Matildas and they were rewarded for strong performances with their highest AFC and FIFA rankings. 31 Dec 2016
Memories of 2016: Rio 2016 Olympics

Memories of 2016: Rio 2016 Olympics

After 12 years the Matildas were finally at the Olympics and provided a tournament that extracted the full gamut of emotions. 31 Dec 2016
Lydia Williams named 2016 PFA Women's Footballer of the Year

Lydia Williams named 2016 PFA Women's Footballer of the Year

Matildas and Melbourne City goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been named the 2016 PFA Women's Footballer of the Year. 6 Dec 2016
AFL target Kerr calls for an end to code wars

AFL target Kerr calls for an end to code wars

Perth Glory and Matilda striker Samantha Kerr admits she had talks with the AFL in a bid to switch codes, but saw more opportunity in football. 6 Dec 2016
Caitlin Foord crowned 2016 AFC Women’s Player of the Year

Caitlin Foord crowned 2016 AFC Women’s Player of the Year

Matildas attacking midfielder Caitlin Foord has been named the 2016 AFC Women’s Player of the Year. 2 Dec 2016
Australia invited to the 2017 Algarve Cup

Australia invited to the 2017 Algarve Cup

For the first time in 17 years, Australia will participate in one of the longest running women's international football tournaments, the Algarve Cup. 19 Nov 2016
Moving forward for Alanna Kennedy

Moving forward for Alanna Kennedy

The referee has blown the whistle and extra time has expired with both teams still tied up.  How will the victor be decided? 10 Nov 2016
Lisa De Vanna and Caitlin Foord in line for Asia's top award

Lisa De Vanna and Caitlin Foord in line for Asia's top award

Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna and star forward Caitlin Foord have been announced as nominees for the 2016 AFC Women's Player of the Year. 9 Nov 2016
Young Matildas squad named for 2017 AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers

Young Matildas squad named for 2017 AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers

Young Matildas Head Coach Gary van Egmond has named a 23-player squad for the upcoming AFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2017 Qualifiers to be held in Nanjing, China from 2-6 November 2016. 21 Oct 2016
Jordan becomes first West Asian nation to host Women's Asian Cup

Jordan becomes first West Asian nation to host Women's Asian Cup

Jordan will host the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup following an Asian Football Confederation Women’s Football Committee (AFC WFC) met on Sunday in Chonburi, Thailand. 5 Sep 2016
Junior Matildas complete qualifiers with perfect record

Junior Matildas complete qualifiers with perfect record

Australia finished off their 2017 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship qualifiers with another comprehensive win as they defeated Uzbekistan 9-1 in Hanoi, Vietnam. 4 Sep 2016
Junior Matildas qualify for 2017 AFC U16 Women's Championships

Junior Matildas qualify for 2017 AFC U16 Women's Championships

The Junior Matildas have qualified for the 2017 AFC U16 Championships after a 6-0 win over hosts Vietnam at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi. 2 Sep 2016
Junior Matildas cruising in AFC U-16s qualifiers

Junior Matildas cruising in AFC U-16s qualifiers

Australia's U17s national team is currently making light work of the qualifiers for the 2017 AFC U-16s Women's Championships held in Hanoi, Vietnam. 30 Aug 2016
5 Things Learned: Brazil v Australia

5 Things Learned: Brazil v Australia

Dear Alanna Kennedy, 14 Aug 2016

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