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What would the 2023 World Cup in Australia actually look like?

What would the 2023 World Cup in Australia actually look like?

In less than a week the FIFA Council will announce the host of the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup. 20 Jun 2020
Opals Abroad: Aussies return to world's biggest league to full pay

Opals Abroad: Aussies return to world's biggest league to full pay

After months of speculation following its season's postponement, the Women's National Basketball Association has announced that an abbreviated season will start in late July. 20 Jun 2020
Australia's top female referee on 'forgotten' side of COVID's sport impact

Australia's top female referee on 'forgotten' side of COVID's sport impact

Football fans across Australia are looking forward to seeing their favourite football players and teams return to the pitch. 20 Jun 2020
'Do I want to play my career here?': Kaslar takes us behind one of AFLW's most iconic photos

'Do I want to play my career here?': Kaslar takes us behind one of AFLW's most iconic photos

The aura surrounding Leah Kaslar this season shone bright and strong. 20 Jun 2020
The W-League's officially moving to winter. What do players and fans think?

The W-League's officially moving to winter. What do players and fans think?

A major stand out in the current sporting climate is the lack of women’s sport on TV. If things were back to normal, the National Netball League - which generally runs from May to August - would be the only active major women’s sporting competition. 20 Jun 2020
Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

A recent BenchMark study conducted by True North Research about Australia's emotional connection to sports teams has shown Australian women's national teams dominating top connectivity rankings. 20 Jun 2020
Chidiac, Foord and Gielnik's Champions League hopes alive

Chidiac, Foord and Gielnik's Champions League hopes alive

After many months of uncertainty UEFA have announced that the Women's Champion's League will be concluded in August. 20 Jun 2020
FFA and Fox Sports reach broadcast deal

FFA and Fox Sports reach broadcast deal

The FFA and Fox Sports have struck a revised broadcast agreement, allowing the pay TV operator to broadcast the remainder of the 2019-20 A-League season. 19 Jun 2020
Matilda joins six-time Champions League winners

Matilda joins six-time Champions League winners

Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has signed for French champions Olympique Lyon. 18 Jun 2020
LPGA Tour set for Ohio restart in late July

LPGA Tour set for Ohio restart in late July

The LPGA Tour will return from its COVID-19 shutdown with two tournaments in Ohio, starting with the new Drive On Championship three-day event from July 31 to August 2, officials said on Tuesday. 17 Jun 2020
Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Matilda Emma Checker is set to become the latest Australian player to head to Europe, signing a deal with French top flight team FC Fleury 91. 15 Jun 2020
Kerr's inspirational tracklist: 'Music is a way to forget about outside noise'

Kerr's inspirational tracklist: 'Music is a way to forget about outside noise'

Sam Kerr has revealed her inspirational music tracklist, citing its power to get her through a hectic training and high-pressure playing regime. 15 Jun 2020
Huge $32.5m football academy to be built before 2023 World Cup

Huge $32.5m football academy to be built before 2023 World Cup

Western Australian football is set for a transformative football infrastructure development, with the state government confirming construction of an elite football facility. 15 Jun 2020
Another Matilda seals French move: 'It's an honour'

Another Matilda seals French move: 'It's an honour'

Emma Checker will be headed to France this fall to play in the upcoming 2020-21 Division 1 Arkema season. 15 Jun 2020
From Canberra to Iceland: The 'highlights video' that secured Hughes' 'dream' move

From Canberra to Iceland: The 'highlights video' that secured Hughes' 'dream' move

Laura Hughes told us about the excitement in signing her first overseas contract with Throttur Reykjavik. 15 Jun 2020
What's behind Australia's incredible Nordic invasion?

What's behind Australia's incredible Nordic invasion?

While much has been made about the large number of Matildas moving to England's FA Women's Super League in the last year, as well as the continued focus on those playing in the American National Women's Soccer League, another recent 'migration' has been less talked about: Australia's Nordic Invasion. 15 Jun 2020
Former Matildas coach hankering for 'bloody awesome' World Cup

Former Matildas coach hankering for 'bloody awesome' World Cup

FFA Hall of Famer and former Matildas coach Trixie Tagg believes Australia and New Zealand would be the perfect hosts for the 2023 World Cup 15 Jun 2020
World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

Former Matilda Angela Iannotta believes Australia needs to follow in Europe’s footsteps and have a full-time professional league. 15 Jun 2020
Sermanni to coach NZ women at Olympics

Sermanni to coach NZ women at Olympics

Long-serving former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has been confirmed as the NZ women's coach at next year's Tokyo Olympics. 14 Jun 2020
New W-League team would likely be based in Sydney

New W-League team would likely be based in Sydney

There are myriad suggestions that a new Wellington Phoenix W-League side would actually be based in Sydney due to prohibitive travel costs. 14 Jun 2020
FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA boss James Johnson has detailed how the process, FIFA and FFA have all changed since Australia's disastrous bid for the 2022 World Cup. 14 Jun 2020

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