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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
Matildas/PFA CBA talks with FFA hit stall

Matildas/PFA CBA talks with FFA hit stall

Negotiations between the FFA and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have reached a stalemate with the PFA, on behalf of the players, rejecting the latest proposal after a players' meeting last Sunday in Melbourne. 12 Aug 2015
Young Matildas squad named for 2015 AFC U19 Championships

Young Matildas squad named for 2015 AFC U19 Championships

Young Matildas coach Ante Juric has announced the 23 player squad for the 2015 AFC U19 Women's Championships to be held in Nanjing, China from 19-29 August 2015. 6 Aug 2015
Australia to take on the USA in two match series this September

Australia to take on the USA in two match series this September

The Matildas will take on newly crowned World Champions the USA in a two match series in September 2015. 22 Jul 2015
3 Things Learned: Australia's Quarter Final run

3 Things Learned: Australia's Quarter Final run

In knocking out Brazil and reaching the quarter finals of the expanded FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas have created another slice of Australian football history. 25 Jun 2015
Matildas make history and World Cup quarter finals

Matildas make history and World Cup quarter finals

Substitute Kyah Simon's 80th minute goal proved the difference as Australia defeated Brazil 1-0 to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finals. 22 Jun 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
Matildas secure Round of 16 berth

Matildas secure Round of 16 berth

The final group match for Australia and Sweden brought just over 10,000 fans to Commonwealth Stadium where a win or draw would assure the Matildas a spot in the Round of 16 and with Sweden needing the three points to guarantee progression. 17 Jun 2015
Group D places up for grabs for Australia

Group D places up for grabs for Australia

When Australia takes on Sweden at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton tomorrow, there will be plenty on the line for both nations. 16 Jun 2015
WWC: Australia v Sweden Preview

WWC: Australia v Sweden Preview

There’s nothing quite like tournament play. The "do or die" of the 3 points. 16 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 Review: Australia v Nigeria

Match Review: Australia v Nigeria

In build up to Canada 2015 there was extensive web and press chatter about how the results would fall in the notorious "Group of Death". 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
Australia v Nigeria Preview

Australia v Nigeria Preview

Australia look to get their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign back on track when they take on African champions  Nigeria at Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg. 12 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