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Matildas: Let's get going!

Matildas: Let's get going!

The tight turnaround in their reshuffled and relocated Olympics qualifiers hold no fears for Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne. 3 Feb 2020
Game-change boost for injured Sam Kerr

Game-change boost for injured Sam Kerr

Further changes to the Matildas' problem-plagued Olympic qualifying tournament could work in Australia's favour with captain Sam Kerr battling a quadriceps strain. 2 Feb 2020
China’s disadvantage benefits Australia

China’s disadvantage benefits Australia

A rejig of China's draw for the upcoming Sydney Tokyo Olympic qualifiers puts the team at a heavy disadvantage. 1 Feb 2020
Qualifiers in disarray, China quarantined

Qualifiers in disarray, China quarantined

Next week's Olympic women's football qualifiers have been thrown into disarray with the Chinese team placed under quarantine due to coronavirus concerns. 29 Jan 2020
FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

Football Federation Australia have halted ticket sales for the hastily re-arranged Olympic qualifiers due to start next week after fresh advice on the coronavirus. 29 Jan 2020
Home qualifiers exciting Matildas stars

Home qualifiers exciting Matildas stars

The opportunity to chase an Olympic qualification spot in front of home fans is both unexpected and exciting for Matildas' midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight. 29 Jan 2020
Norway bound Matilda urges fans to 'enjoy our football'

Norway bound Matilda urges fans to 'enjoy our football'

Clare Polkinghorne is hoping Matildas fans ensure their new-found home ground advantage pays off when the team face Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers next month. 29 Jan 2020
Matildas to benefit from home advantage

Matildas to benefit from home advantage

Under threat of the deadly coronavirus, relocation of next week's Olympic qualifying games from China to Australia is set to give the Matildas an unexpected but welcome home advantage. 28 Jan 2020
Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

FFA bosses are hopeful successfully hosting women's Olympic qualifiers at the last minute will boost Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 28 Jan 2020
Matildas’ Olympic qualifiers moved to Sydney over coronavirus fears

Matildas’ Olympic qualifiers moved to Sydney over coronavirus fears

The Matildas' qualifying group matches for the Olympic have been moved from Nanjing to Sydney due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China. 27 Jan 2020
'We keep falling short at major tournaments': Matildas fixated on Tokyo medals

'We keep falling short at major tournaments': Matildas fixated on Tokyo medals

It's been a huge two years for Chloe Logarzo and the dynamic midfielder is now desperate to see her incredible personal form rewarded on the national stage. 26 Jan 2020
'We've failed before and it's gut wrenching': Yallop nervous for Olympic qualifiers

'We've failed before and it's gut wrenching': Yallop nervous for Olympic qualifiers

Tameka Yallop admits there are a lot of nerves heading into the Matildas' Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers next month. 26 Jan 2020
Matildas to take on Canada in friendlies

Matildas to take on Canada in friendlies

The Matildas are set to play three friendlies with Women's World Cup bronze medallists Canada, with one to be a crucial part of preparations for the Tokyo Olympics if Australia qualify. 23 Jan 2020
Fit-again Simon eyeing Matildas return

Fit-again Simon eyeing Matildas return

Kyah Simon is fit and firing for Melbourne City as she attempts to break back into the Australian national team before the Tokyo Olympics. 4 Dec 2019
11 years between Matildas caps too long for W-League's 'Pirlo, Xavi, Iniesta'

11 years between Matildas caps too long for W-League's 'Pirlo, Xavi, Iniesta'

There are growing calls for Western Sydney Wanderers’ midfielder Ella Mastrantonio to be drafted into Ante Milicic’s Australian squad for next year’s Olympic qualifiers, ending a 11 year international drought for one of the best technical players in Australia. 2 Dec 2019
Garriock: Devastating if Matildas fail again

Garriock: Devastating if Matildas fail again

A successful Olympics campaign after the World Cup "failure" is vital for the Matildas because time is running out for this squad, warns former star Heather Garriock. 15 Nov 2019

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