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'We didn't fall apart': Queensland Firebirds 2020 Preview

'We didn't fall apart': Queensland Firebirds 2020 Preview

After a disappointing 2019 season, the Firebirds are looking to go back to the form from their 2018 season. 27 May 2020
Back this Friday! Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Update II

Back this Friday! Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Update II

Leagues all over the world are trying to adjust to the possibility of restarting or curtailing their seasons. 27 May 2020
'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

Any future TV deal must include the W-League, say fans of the country’s premier women’s competition. 27 May 2020
Training resumes as 400,000 women await football's return

Training resumes as 400,000 women await football's return

The easing of coronavirus restrictions in Australia is well under way. 25 May 2020
The best Matildas Twitter accounts to follow in 2020

The best Matildas Twitter accounts to follow in 2020

It has been an eventful year so far for the Matildas... 25 May 2020
World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

World Cup in Oz a game-changer: FFA boss

A Women's World Cup in Australia would change the nation's sporting landscape, according to FFA chief executive James Johnson. 24 May 2020
How opening a gym led Gielnik to Matildas and Munich glory

How opening a gym led Gielnik to Matildas and Munich glory

Emily Gielnik chats isolation, Bayern Munich, life outside of football and her family's split-down-the-middle approach towards sport. 24 May 2020
South Australia's half-a-million football boost

South Australia's half-a-million football boost

Football South Australia is set to receive a financial boost from the South Australian Government as it battles the effects of COVID-19. 24 May 2020
The players each W-League club must retain next season

The players each W-League club must retain next season

In the months leading up to the 2020/21 W-League season, each club will be reviewing their roster as they formulate a plan of attack for the new campaign. 24 May 2020
Why can't the NPL and NPLW have equal pay?

Why can't the NPL and NPLW have equal pay?

Helen Tyrikos is one of those immense grassroots female football figures that inspires all around her. Now she's going public for a cause close to all of our hearts. 23 May 2020
Another sexual abuse claim highlights dark side of women's football

Another sexual abuse claim highlights dark side of women's football

While women's football is rising rapidly across both developed and developing nations, the influx of female participants is leading to a series of worrying sexual abuse allegations. 23 May 2020
'The Matildas will never lose their 'Never Say Die' mentality'

'The Matildas will never lose their 'Never Say Die' mentality'

Reflecting back on her standout Matildas campaign at the 2010 Asian Cup, Leena Khamis postulated on the qualities that remain the Matildas' greatest assets. 23 May 2020
The 5 up-and-coming stars who'll challenge Ash Barty for legend status

The 5 up-and-coming stars who'll challenge Ash Barty for legend status

These are the five next would-be legends in women's tennis who will provide the biggest threat to Ash Barty over the Australian number one's career. 23 May 2020
Jacinda Ardern a boost for Women’s World Cup bid

Jacinda Ardern a boost for Women’s World Cup bid

Melbourne City's Kiwi star Rebekah Stott says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has been very supportive of the joint Women's World Cup bid for 2023. 22 May 2020
Raffles and car washes: The unknown story of the 1975 ‘Original Soccer Legends’

Raffles and car washes: The unknown story of the 1975 ‘Original Soccer Legends’

While Australia’s game against New Zealand at Seymour Shaw Park in 1979 is officially recognised as our first ever women’s international, truth be told, an Australian team made its debut on the international stage four years earlier in Hong Kong. 22 May 2020
More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

There’s just over a month to go until the host of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is announced. 22 May 2020
Should this team be recognised as the first Matildas?

Should this team be recognised as the first Matildas?

It is a debate that has raged in silence for nearly half a century. Who should be recognised as the first ever Australian women’s national team? 22 May 2020
Before Kerr, there was 'Peewee': The greatest Matildas striker you've never heard of

Before Kerr, there was 'Peewee': The greatest Matildas striker you've never heard of

While a Sam Kerr backflip is synonymous with a Matildas goal these days and is beamed on TV to millions of adoring fans across the world, 41 years ago - apart from her team-mates - hardly anyone flinched when 17-year-old Sandra Brentnall netted Australia’s first ever goal in international women’s football. 22 May 2020
WATCH! 10 year anniversary of Kerr's first Matildas goal

WATCH! 10 year anniversary of Kerr's first Matildas goal

Ten years ago Sam Kerr came on as a substitute in a match against South Korea. She then proceeded to score her first Matildas' goal. 22 May 2020
Women's State of Origin confirmed

Women's State of Origin confirmed

The NRL pushes forward to prioritise the women's game, announcing a stand-alone women's State of Origin match. 22 May 2020
LPGA Tour cancels 2020 qualifying schools

LPGA Tour cancels 2020 qualifying schools

The LPGA has cancelled Tour qualifying "Q-schools" this year because of the coronavirus pandemic with most players retaining their status for the 2021 season. 21 May 2020

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