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Alen Stajcic names first Matildas training camp squad

Alen Stajcic names first Matildas training camp squad

Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic named a 32-player squad for a January 2015 training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. 22 Dec 2014
Samantha Kerr named FMA  International Player of the Year

Samantha Kerr named FMA International Player of the Year

For the second successive year Samantha Kerr has been voted the International Football Player of the Year by the Football Media Association (FMA) of Australia. 11 Dec 2014
Katrina Gorry named 2014 AFC Women’s Player of the Year

Katrina Gorry named 2014 AFC Women’s Player of the Year

Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry has been voted the 2014 AFC Women’s Player of the Year. 1 Dec 2014
Katrina Gorry nominated for 2014 AFC Player of the Year

Katrina Gorry nominated for 2014 AFC Player of the Year

 Photo: Emily Mogic Photography 12 Nov 2014
Matildas coaching search nears a conclusion

Matildas coaching search nears a conclusion

In the coming days a new Matildas coach will be named. 9 Sep 2014
Australian players add voice to turf protests, FIFPro becomes involved

Australian players add voice to turf protests, FIFPro becomes involved

Australian players have joined the growing multi-national player protests against the use of turf as the main playing surface for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 28 Aug 2014
FFA: 'We don't have an issue with the Women's World Cup being played on artificial turf.'

FFA: 'We don't have an issue with the Women's World Cup being played on artificial turf.'

As the multi-national protests against turf in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup becomes more vocal, a clear indication has been given that the Matildas will not be lending their voice. 24 Aug 2014
'We need the right person to take the Matildas to the next level': Highwood

'We need the right person to take the Matildas to the next level': Highwood

From grassroots and the elite pathway to coaching education and W-League sustainability, there are many concerns in women's football awaiting the attention of the newly appointed Head of Women's Football Emma Highwood. 18 Aug 2014
Lydia Williams injures ACL, racing against time for the World Cup

Lydia Williams injures ACL, racing against time for the World Cup

The FFA has confirmed that Matildas and Canberra United goalkeeper Lydia Williams has injured her anterior cruciate ligament for the second time. 16 Jul 2014
Sydney FC and Matildas midfielder Leena Khamis injures ACL

Sydney FC and Matildas midfielder Leena Khamis injures ACL

Sydney FC attacking midfielder Leena Khamis will be once again on the sidelines for 12 months after injuring her anterior cruciate ligament on Sunday. 9 Jun 2014
Emma Checker and Amy Harrison added to Matildas Asian Cup squad

Emma Checker and Amy Harrison added to Matildas Asian Cup squad

Melbourne Victory's Emma Checker and Sydney FC's Amy Harrison have been added to the Matildas’ Asian Cup squad. 8 May 2014
Alen Stajcic announces Matildas Asian Cup squad

Alen Stajcic announces Matildas Asian Cup squad

Interim Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has announced the 23 player squad to compete in the 2014 Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam later this month. 5 May 2014
Last chance for Matildas Asian Cup hopefuls

Last chance for Matildas Asian Cup hopefuls

Westfield Matildas Interim Head Coach Alen Stajcic has named a 24-player squad for a training camp on the Gold Coast from tomorrow (Tuesday 29 April) to Sunday 4 May 2014. 29 Apr 2014
Alen Stajcic calls first Matildas camp

Alen Stajcic calls first Matildas camp

Interim Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has called  28 players into his first camp on the Gold Coast. 23 Apr 2014
FFA part ways with Hesterine De Reus

FFA part ways with Hesterine De Reus

After a tumultuous month, Football Federation Australia have announced that they are parting ways with head coach Hesterine de Reus. 17 Apr 2014
Matildas upset Brazil 2-1 and level series

Matildas upset Brazil 2-1 and level series

The Westfield Matildas have held off a strong challenge from Brazil to record an impressive 2-1 victory in the second match of the two game series at Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre today. 9 Apr 2014