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Australia to bid for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Australia to bid for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

With the backing of the Australian Federal Government, Football Federation Australia is set to announce tomorrow that they will be bidding to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 12 Jun 2017
Australia receives positive WWC technical report

Australia receives positive WWC technical report

With Elise Kellond-Knight, Lisa De Vanna and Emily van Egmond highlighted, Australia has received a positive report from the FIFA Technical Study Group following the 2015 World Cup. 18 Aug 2015
Lisa De Vanna and Elise Kellond-Knight selected in FIFA All Star team

Lisa De Vanna and Elise Kellond-Knight selected in FIFA All Star team

The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Technical Study Group have selected Matildas captain Lisa De Vanna and midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight have been selected in the WWC All star team. 18 Aug 2015
United States claims third World Championship

United States claims third World Championship

Put your hand up if you’ve ever been to a FIFA Women’s World Cup final? Or an Olympic gold medal match for that matter. 6 Jul 2015
WWC: Australia v Japan Preview

WWC: Australia v Japan Preview

For the third straight FIFA Women's World Cup, Australia will be in action at the quarter final stage. 27 Jun 2015
Stajcic: 'I have a huge amount of respect for Japan but they are not unbeatable'

Stajcic: 'I have a huge amount of respect for Japan but they are not unbeatable'

In the decade since Australia moved into the Asian Football Confederation a fierce rivalry based on mutual respect has developed between Australia and Japan on both the men's and women's side of the game. 26 Jun 2015
3 Things Learned: Australia's Quarter Final run

3 Things Learned: Australia's Quarter Final run

In knocking out Brazil and reaching the quarter finals of the expanded FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas have created another slice of Australian football history. 25 Jun 2015
Matildas make history and World Cup quarter finals

Matildas make history and World Cup quarter finals

Substitute Kyah Simon's 80th minute goal proved the difference as Australia defeated Brazil 1-0 to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finals. 22 Jun 2015
WWC: Brazil v Australia Preview

WWC: Brazil v Australia Preview

Group D runners up Australia take on Group E winners Brazil in the Round of 16 at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. 21 Jun 2015
Australia beat the odds in Group D

Australia beat the odds in Group D

The first word that comes to mind is “chess”. It has been used already by Ann Odong but I’m reluctant to change it, as it really is the most appropriate way to describe the match. 19 Jun 2015
Matildas secure Round of 16 berth

Matildas secure Round of 16 berth

The final group match for Australia and Sweden brought just over 10,000 fans to Commonwealth Stadium where a win or draw would assure the Matildas a spot in the Round of 16 and with Sweden needing the three points to guarantee progression. 17 Jun 2015
Group D places up for grabs for Australia

Group D places up for grabs for Australia

When Australia takes on Sweden at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton tomorrow, there will be plenty on the line for both nations. 16 Jun 2015
WWC: Australia v Sweden Preview

WWC: Australia v Sweden Preview

There’s nothing quite like tournament play. The "do or die" of the 3 points. 16 Jun 2015
Ugo Njoku suspended for 3 matches for Sam Kerr hit

Ugo Njoku suspended for 3 matches for Sam Kerr hit

Nigerian defender Ugo Njoku has been suspended for three matches and fined CHF 3,000 for a behind the ball elbow to the jaw of Sam Kerr in Australia's match with Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup. 15 Jun 2015
Three Things Learned: Australia v Nigeria

Three Things Learned: Australia v Nigeria

Australia's World Cup campaign got back on track thanks to a controlled performance against the dangerous Nigeria. 14 Jun 2015
Match Review: Australia v Nigeria

Match Review: Australia v Nigeria

In build up to Canada 2015 there was extensive web and press chatter about how the results would fall in the notorious "Group of Death". 14 Jun 2015

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