The Women's Game News

'Oh my gosh, holy moly, it's so beautiful' Bankwest attracting top USA talent

'Oh my gosh, holy moly, it's so beautiful' Bankwest attracting top USA talent

Star Western Sydney Wanderers USA import Abby Smith was amazed by Bankwest Stadium for the Matildas record-breaking match against Chile. Tonight, she'll get to play there herself. 21 Nov 2019
'Ball hog' turned W-League prodigy's stab at former critics

'Ball hog' turned W-League prodigy's stab at former critics

Vesna Milivojevic made massive waves in her W-League debut against Adelaide United, but it hasn't just been a smooth ride to the top for the mercurial Western Sydney Wanderer. 21 Nov 2019
STATS what we're talking about: The most impressive W-League figures for Round 1

STATS what we're talking about: The most impressive W-League figures for Round 1

After every W-League round, TWG's resident numbers-guy Justin Carlier has all the digits you need to geek out on female football goodness! 21 Nov 2019
Exactly how Milicic is changing the Matildas

Exactly how Milicic is changing the Matildas

In this in-depth tactical report, our expert Matildas analyst, Chor Lai, runs the ruler over the Matildas recent two-game Chile series, to find out exactly how the squad is operating heading into the Olympic qualifiers. 21 Nov 2019
Wilshire and Fitzroy elected to FFA board

Wilshire and Fitzroy elected to FFA board

The two female candidates, CEO of Migration Council of Australia Carla Wilshire and consultancy specialist Robyn Fitzroy have been appointed to the FFA Board. 21 Nov 2019
Beard ready for challenge of Roar and Women's Club Championship

Beard ready for challenge of Roar and Women's Club Championship

The slate of games ahead of them is intimidating, but Melbourne Victory’s Angie Beard says that she and her teammates are taking the upcoming gauntlet in stride. 21 Nov 2019
'This weekend we’ll be at full strength' – Ellie Carpenter confident of City growth as reinforcements arrive

'This weekend we’ll be at full strength' – Ellie Carpenter confident of City growth as reinforcements arrive

Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by an unfancied Newcastle Jets in week one of the W-League, Ellie Carpenter is still confident Melbourne City will succeed in 2019/20. 20 Nov 2019
After NPLW Treble, W-League debut and VCE successes, Victory teen keen to keep kicking goals

After NPLW Treble, W-League debut and VCE successes, Victory teen keen to keep kicking goals

To call recent Melbourne Victory debutant Polly Doran a high-achiever might be underselling things a tad. 20 Nov 2019
2023 World Cup bid set to team up with New Zealand

2023 World Cup bid set to team up with New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are continuing talks to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, with FFA chairman Chris Nikou saying a joint bid makes sense. 19 Nov 2019
FFA launches plan to drive women's game

FFA launches plan to drive women's game

FFA Women's Council Chair Ros Moriarty says Australian football must capitalise on the momentum created by the Matildas' breakthrough pay deal to drive the women's game forward. 19 Nov 2019
Lessons from a legend: Amy Sayer's Matildas' masterclass

Lessons from a legend: Amy Sayer's Matildas' masterclass

Sydney FC youngster Amy Sayer is set for a coming of age season at Sydney FC following her HSC exams and return from a lengthy foot injury, but it's a Matilda's legend who took her under her wing that have set her up for a spectacular career. 18 Nov 2019
'If you can't see it, you can't be it': Blowing the whistle for female referees

'If you can't see it, you can't be it': Blowing the whistle for female referees

Many say refereeing is the toughest gig in football. 18 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets

Newcastle proves their youthful team belongs in the W-League by earning first ever point against Melbourne City. 17 Nov 2019
Siemsen: 'I've looked up to Foord since I was 10'

Siemsen: 'I've looked up to Foord since I was 10'

Sydney FC have started their campaign with a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Stadium in the first round of the new W-League season. 17 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Canberra United vs Perth Glory

3 Things We Learned: Canberra United vs Perth Glory

Canberra United got off to a perfect start, leaving Perth Glory to chase them for the entire match. 17 Nov 2019
Canberra United v Perth Glory Player Ratings

Canberra United v Perth Glory Player Ratings

A brace within the first 11 minutes of play was all Canberra in their season opener against Perth. 17 Nov 2019
Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory player ratings

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory player ratings

Sydney FC showed how professional they are with a solid performance. Melbourne Victory have a lot of improvement to do if they are to get to where they were last year. 17 Nov 2019
Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City Player Ratings

Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City Player Ratings

The Newcastle Jets picked up their first ever point against Melbourne City thanks to a marvellous strike by Teigan Collister, which cancelled out an equally stunning strike by former Jets captain Emily van Egmond in an entertaining 1-1 draw. 17 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory

3 Things We Learned: Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory

A Sky Blue prodigy was back with a vengeance as Sydney FC swept aside Melbourne Victory 3-0 in a cracking Big Blue W-League opener for both teams. 17 Nov 2019
W-League season too short: Rado Vidosic

W-League season too short: Rado Vidosic

Melbourne City coach Rado Vidosic says the W-League season isn't long enough and needs more games to remain competitive as Europe's competitions grow in strength. 16 Nov 2019
'The whole Young Matildas system is wrong': Pressure on overhaul after another failed youth World Cup campaign

'The whole Young Matildas system is wrong': Pressure on overhaul after another failed youth World Cup campaign

After losing 9-1 to South Korea and conceding 21 goals to North Korea, Japan and South Korea in three games, serious questions are being asked about the development of our elite female footballers in Australia. 16 Nov 2019