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Four more Matildas heading to Tokyo after Olympic changes

Four more Matildas heading to Tokyo after Olympic changes

Between the World Cup and the Olympics, the latter can easily be argued as the harder tournament physically. For teams who make it from the first match to the last, they can end up playing six games in seventeen days. 6 Jul 2021
Biggest exclusions from Matildas Tokyo 2021 squad

Biggest exclusions from Matildas Tokyo 2021 squad

Who were the most unfortunate Matildas excluded from the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games squad? 30 Jun 2021
Matildas name 'brave' Tokyo Olympics squad: 'We're fast, we're strong, we're fit'

Matildas name 'brave' Tokyo Olympics squad: 'We're fast, we're strong, we're fit'

The Matildas have announced their 18-woman squad for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. 30 Jun 2021
Matildas lock in mouthwatering friendly against ‘formidable’ Japan

Matildas lock in mouthwatering friendly against ‘formidable’ Japan

The Matildas have secured a blockbuster friendly against Japan before their Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games campaign. 25 Jun 2021
W-League stars abound as Matildas' first opponents, New Zealand, release Olympic squad

W-League stars abound as Matildas' first opponents, New Zealand, release Olympic squad

The Matildas' first opponents, New Zealand's Football Ferns, have released their roster for the upcoming Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games and its packed with W-League stars. 25 Jun 2021
Matildas 'best friends' highlight milestone frenzy

Matildas 'best friends' highlight milestone frenzy

The Matildas have been setting miles and milestones on their recent friendly series. 18 Jun 2021
‘Very upset’ Matildas don’t want to play a ‘simple game’

‘Very upset’ Matildas don’t want to play a ‘simple game’

The Matildas are still searching for their first win under new coach Tony Gustavsson and face another stern challenge when they take on world No.5 Sweden. 15 Jun 2021
Matildas coach warns another big loss will damage 'identity' and 'belief'

Matildas coach warns another big loss will damage 'identity' and 'belief'

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson admits similar results to April's heavy losses in pre-Olympic friendlies against Denmark and Sweden may damage the team's belief. 9 Jun 2021
Hockeyroos clear damning investigation to win sensational Trans-Tasman series

Hockeyroos clear damning investigation to win sensational Trans-Tasman series

After 446 days without any international play the Hockeyroos returned to the field last Thursday for the first of four matches against the Black Sticks in Palmerston North, New Zealand. 2 Jun 2021
'No wow factor': Icon backs Matildas for Olympic glory

'No wow factor': Icon backs Matildas for Olympic glory

Former Matilda captain Alison Forman is impressed with the 25 woman Australian squad announced by coach Tony Gustavsson for next weeks friendlies against Denmark and Sweden. 2 Jun 2021
Matildas squad analysis: Surprises and some very big questions

Matildas squad analysis: Surprises and some very big questions

25 players have been called up to the Matildas squad for June friendlies before the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. 1 Jun 2021
Countdown Begins: Matildas 'Group of Death' Tokyo Olympics Preview

Countdown Begins: Matildas 'Group of Death' Tokyo Olympics Preview

For those excited for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, the Matildas are just 50 days away from their opening match. 1 Jun 2021
Aussie Spirit become first foreign athletes in Tokyo

Aussie Spirit become first foreign athletes in Tokyo

The Aussie Spirit, the Australian women’s softball team, will be the first Australian Olympic athletes to leave for the games when they fly out to Tokyo Monday, arriving on Tuesday. Upon their arrival they will also be the first foreign athletes to arrive for the games. 31 May 2021
Olympic gold medallist makes shock retirement before Tokyo

Olympic gold medallist makes shock retirement before Tokyo

Olympic gold medalist Emilee Cherry has announced she will not be returning to the Aussie sevens rugby team for the Tokyo Olympics and is retiring from the sport effective immediately. 31 May 2021
Remember the first (and last) time the world's greatest footballers came to Australia?

Remember the first (and last) time the world's greatest footballers came to Australia?

Before the A-League, W-League, Matildas and Socceroos' modern era all revolutionised football in Australia, 20 years ago, Australia welcomed the best footballers in the world. With the Matildas set to star at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics and then host the 2023 Women's World Cup, it begs the question...what was it like to host the best female footballers in the world in Sydney 2000? 29 Sep 2020
Sydney Olympic hero reminisces about her golden moment

Sydney Olympic hero reminisces about her golden moment

It’s been 20 years since Lauren Burns' famous gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. The sight of Burns running around the State Sports Centre with the Australian flag is part of Olympic folklore. 21 Sep 2020

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