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Aussies Abroad and at home wrap: July 4-7

Aussies Abroad and at home wrap: July 4-7

How are the Australians doing in leagues around the world? Let’s start with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). 9 Jul 2018
Aussies Abroad and at home Wrap: June 22-24

Aussies Abroad and at home Wrap: June 22-24

The NWSL has reached the halfway mark of the season while the NPL and European Matildas are also halfway through their season. Here’s how the Aussies did this week. 26 Jun 2018
Football history: Women's A-League Challenge

Football history: Women's A-League Challenge

After the Matildas performance at the 2007 World Cup in China, which was Australia's most successful appearance in a major tournament, women's football in Australia had gathered momentum and it saw a series called the Women's A-League Challenge. 24 Jun 2018
Another Matilda heads to NWSL

Another Matilda heads to NWSL

Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne is headed back to the NWSL for the first time since 2015. 8 Jun 2018
Boureille takes out big award at Roar Gala

Boureille takes out big award at Roar Gala

American midfielder Celeste Boureille has taken out the Player of the Year Award following her first season in Orange. 2 May 2018
Pic special: Dolan Warren Awards

Pic special: Dolan Warren Awards

The Dolan Warren Awards were held at The Star in Sydney on Monday night as the W-League players had the chance to celebrate the 10th season of the W-League. 1 May 2018
Polkinghorne and Kerr win the Julie Dolan Medal

Polkinghorne and Kerr win the Julie Dolan Medal

Brisbane Roar captain Clare Polkinghorne and Perth Glory star Sam Kerr were joint winners of the Julie Dolan Medal. 1 May 2018
Polkinghorne bemoans final third woes

Polkinghorne bemoans final third woes

Matildas co-captain Clare Polkinghorne has bemoaned the side's inability to take their chances for their Asian Cup final defeat to Japan in Amman on Saturday morning (AEST). 21 Apr 2018
Stalemate for Portugal and Australia

Stalemate for Portugal and Australia

Matildas end their winning streak against Portugal amid continued injury problems and some controversial officiating. 3 Mar 2018
Celebrating Polkinghorne's 100th Matildas game

Celebrating Polkinghorne's 100th Matildas game

Early this morning Clare Polkinghorne made her 100th appearance for the Matildas in the Algarve Cup against Portugal. 2 Mar 2018
Algarve Cup Preview: Portugal v Australia

Algarve Cup Preview: Portugal v Australia

In the second round of the Algarve Cup, the Matildas will face off against host nation, Portugal. 2 Mar 2018
5 things we learned: Australia vs Norway

5 things we learned: Australia vs Norway

It was a rainy 95th minute scramble that took the Matildas from a draw, to winners of the opening match of the 2018 Algarve Cup against Norway. 1 Mar 2018
The Matildas take points against Norway

The Matildas take points against Norway

Australia have defeated Norway 4-3 in their opening match of the 2018 Algarve Cup at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal. 1 Mar 2018
Semi-final preview: Brisbane Roar

Semi-final preview: Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar heads into the finals with a third premier’s plate in the trophy cabinet and a date with reigning champions Melbourne City. 9 Feb 2018
MATCH ANALYSIS: Roar clinch a vital three points

MATCH ANALYSIS: Roar clinch a vital three points

Brisbane Roar has returned to the top of the ladder, after defeating Adelaide United at Marden Sports Complex in a thrilling 2-4 match. 30 Jan 2018
Memories of 2017: Clare Polkinghorne becomes first W-League centurion

Memories of 2017: Clare Polkinghorne becomes first W-League centurion

It may be a distant memory now, and maybe some fans have forgotten it even happened in 2017 but six days into 2017, Brisbane Roar captain Clare Polkinghorne became the first W-League player to reach 100 games. 28 Dec 2017
MATCH ANALYSIS: Brisbane Roar break Melbourne City hoodoo

MATCH ANALYSIS: Brisbane Roar break Melbourne City hoodoo

Brisbane Roar has secured their first win against two time W-League Champions, Melbourne City, after goals from Allira Toby and Katrina Gorry sealed the three points. 20 Dec 2017
Veteran determined to go to fourth World Cup

Veteran determined to go to fourth World Cup

Matildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is determined to make the next two years in the national team count during Alen Stajcic’s four-year-cycle. 22 Nov 2017
MATCH ANALYSIS: Perth Glory silence Brisbane Roar

MATCH ANALYSIS: Perth Glory silence Brisbane Roar

Perth Glory have continued their 4-1 scoreline, this time against Brisbane Roar thanks to a Rachel Hill hat-trick and Sam Kerr penalty on Sunday. 8 Nov 2017
S10: Round 2 Wrap

S10: Round 2 Wrap

Round 2 of the W-League saw unexpected leaders Perth Glory and the Newcastle Jets continue their unbeaten start to the season. 6 Nov 2017
Clare Polkinghorne hits historic century milestone

Clare Polkinghorne hits historic century milestone

LONG ROAD TO 100At the ripe age of 19 she became a foundation player. 7 Jan 2017