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'Over the line': Dykes Scotland call-up expected Tuesday

'Over the line': Dykes Scotland call-up expected Tuesday

Scotland are expected to announce Lyndon Dykes in their national squad for the upcoming Nations League. 25 Aug 2020
45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

On this day 45 years ago, at the first ever Asian Cup, an ‘Australian XI’ went down 3-2 to Thailand in front of over 4,000 people in hot and sticky conditions in Hong Kong. 25 Aug 2020
Montemurro: Coaching Matildas would be 'a great privilege'

Montemurro: Coaching Matildas would be 'a great privilege'

Joe Montemurro is one of the hottest coaching prospects in the world right now and he is far from ruling out coaching the Matildas at the 2023 Women's World Cup. 22 Aug 2020
Arnold going to extreme lengths to secure Socceroos friendlies

Arnold going to extreme lengths to secure Socceroos friendlies

Graham Arnold wants to combine the Olyroos and Socceroos European squads and host national team friendlies in Europe. 21 Aug 2020
Socceroo Seagulls plan in new deal for Rogic

Socceroo Seagulls plan in new deal for Rogic

Brighton could be renamed the Socceroo Seagulls with Tom Rogic lined up for a possible swap to make a Celtic deal come true. 20 Aug 2020
The 15 best (and worst) A-League photos this season

The 15 best (and worst) A-League photos this season

Well...the 2019/20 regular A-League season was one to remember. 20 Aug 2020
Socceroo Trent Sainsbury drops into defence

Socceroo Trent Sainsbury drops into defence

Socceroo Trent Sainsbury has confirmed his move to Belgian side KV Kortrijk with a spectacular signing video that appears to show him skydiving into his new club. 20 Aug 2020
Celtic and Socceroos star Rogic 'set for $8m Qatar move'

Celtic and Socceroos star Rogic 'set for $8m Qatar move'

Socceroos star Tom Rogic is set for a move to the Middle East after falling out of favour at Celtic, according to reports in the UK. 20 Aug 2020
Euro-base would help Matildas: Montemurro

Euro-base would help Matildas: Montemurro

Leading women's coach Joe Montemurro says the Matildas would benefit from having a base in Europe, with the majority of Australia's top players now based there. 18 Aug 2020
Socceroo on the hunt for new club after Haifa exit

Socceroo on the hunt for new club after Haifa exit

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury is on the hunt for a new club after announcing his exit from Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Haifa. 18 Aug 2020
London HQ for Matildas' Aussie coaches is a winner

London HQ for Matildas' Aussie coaches is a winner

FFA is expected to ask for expressions of interest for Matildas head coach role in the next week, with a London-based Australian coaching solution gaining traction. 17 Aug 2020
Cash strapped FFA may settle for local Matildas coach

Cash strapped FFA may settle for local Matildas coach

The relative silence regarding FFA’s search for a new Matildas coach has caused all kinds of interesting rumours online. 14 Aug 2020
Kewell launches massive recruitment spree as players flood to 'exciting gaffer'

Kewell launches massive recruitment spree as players flood to 'exciting gaffer'

Harry Kewell has launched a huge recruitment drive at Oldham Athletic, already bringing in five players just weeks into his appointment. 11 Aug 2020
Report: Matildas line up Phil Neville for coach

Report: Matildas line up Phil Neville for coach

Departing England Lionesses coach Phil Neville has been reportedly approached to take over as Matildas coach. 11 Aug 2020
Australia bid to host AFC U/17 Championship qualifiers

Australia bid to host AFC U/17 Championship qualifiers

The Junior Matildas could be playing their AFC U/17 Championship qualification matches on home soil after FFA announced their joint-bid with Cessnock City Council. 10 Aug 2020
Athletic new Matildas defensive breed opens fresh possibilities

Athletic new Matildas defensive breed opens fresh possibilities

This is part two of a three-part series looking at the Matildas tactical approach on the road to 2023. In part one, we looked at the Matildas’ attacking tactics. Today, we look at the Matildas out of possession. 10 Aug 2020
Why are they called the Matildas? (and why it's perfect)

Why are they called the Matildas? (and why it's perfect)

They might be Australia’s most beloved sports team, but they were not always known by their instantly recognisable name: up until 1995 the Matildas were known as the Female Socceroos. 7 Aug 2020
Fly the flag for Australia at the World Masters Games 2021

Fly the flag for Australia at the World Masters Games 2021

Australian decathlete Andrew Brooker is counting down the days until the 2021 World Masters Games kick off in Japan next May. 7 Aug 2020
McCoist: Rangers should land Lyndon

McCoist: Rangers should land Lyndon

Rangers great Ally McCoist has urged his former club to sign Australian striker Lyndon Dykes. 31 Jul 2020
Arsenal's Montemurro would suit Matildas: Barbieri

Arsenal's Montemurro would suit Matildas: Barbieri

Matildas great Melissa Barbieri says Australia's next coach needs to be in it for the long haul, and Arsenal coach Joe "Pep" Montemurro would suit the role. 21 Jul 2020
World leading teen basketballer closes on Opals dream

World leading teen basketballer closes on Opals dream

Shyla Heal has taken a step closer to realising her Opals dream after being selected in the 2020 Australian Senior National Team squad. 15 Jul 2020