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Matildas head into camp as Rio preparations ramp up

Matildas head into camp as Rio preparations ramp up

The Matildas formally commenced their preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympics with the Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley and Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO David Gallop on hand for the opening of the first camp. 2 May 2016
100 Days: Free Fixtures Wallpaper!

100 Days: Free Fixtures Wallpaper!

There is a 100 days to go to Rio 2016 and to celebrate we thought we would give the fans of our highest number of followers some free fixtures wallpaper as a present. 27 Apr 2016
ASC funding boosts Matildas Rio 2016 preparations

ASC funding boosts Matildas Rio 2016 preparations

The Matildas will have five camps in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympics thanks to funding assistance from the Australian Sports Commission. 15 Apr 2016
Matildas draw in Group F for Rio 2016

Matildas draw in Group F for Rio 2016

The Matildas have been draw in Group F for the Rio 2016 Women's Football Tournament alongside world no. 2 Germany, Canada and Zimbabwe. 15 Apr 2016
Deciphering the Rio 2016 Draw

Deciphering the Rio 2016 Draw

Earlier this evening the four pots for the Rio 2016 Olympics Women's Football Tournament were released by FIFA. 8 Apr 2016
Women's Olympic Football draw procedure

Women's Olympic Football draw procedure

The draw procedure and pots have been released for the Olympic Football Tournaments Rio 2016 to be held on 14 April 2016 at the Maracana. 8 Apr 2016
Matildas Rio 2016 Olympics preparation delayed

Matildas Rio 2016 Olympics preparation delayed

The Matildas preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympics have been delayed amid discussions of a funding gap. 1 Apr 2016
New substitution rules to be tested and FIFA 2017 Calendar released

New substitution rules to be tested and FIFA 2017 Calendar released

FIFA have confirmed that trials of a fourth substitute will be undertaken an several tournaments in 2016 including the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea. 19 Mar 2016
The Olympic Experience

The Olympic Experience

The Women's Game  Contributing Editor Sarah Groube was the Tournament Administrator for football at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. 15 Mar 2016
What now for Rio bound Matildas?

What now for Rio bound Matildas?

With qualification complete, coach Alen Stajcic and the Matildas now turn their attention to preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympics. 13 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite

AFCWOQ powers Matildas towards world elite

While Australian fans have been delighted with the Matildas’ march to the Olympic Games with four consecutive victories, in the AFC qualifiers, what has had less attention is that the side is now on the verge of reaching the Top 5 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings. 11 Mar 2016
Australia tops AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers

Australia tops AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers

Australia has finished their 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers campaign after Emily van Egmond's strike salvaged a 1-1 with China. 10 Mar 2016
Match Preview: Australia v China

Match Preview: Australia v China

After four grueling matches, it’s something of a surprise that both Australia and China are still standing, but that’s the great thing about women’s football, the passion is endless. 9 Mar 2016
The Reaction: Matildas qualify for Rio 2016

The Reaction: Matildas qualify for Rio 2016

For the first time in 12 years, Australia will have a team at the Olympics Football Tournament after the Matildas qualified for Rio 2016! 8 Mar 2016
The Matildas are going to Rio!

The Matildas are going to Rio!

The Matildas are going to Rio following a punishing 2-1 victory against North Korea. 7 Mar 2016
Match Preview: DPR Korea v Australia

Match Preview: DPR Korea v Australia

Australia takes on DPR Korea in their fourth match of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers with the Matildas just one win away from qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. 7 Mar 2016

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