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Banter vs brains in new Simon Hill football news quiz show!

Banter vs brains in new Simon Hill football news quiz show!

The premiere of an Australian-based irreverent news quiz show hosted by voice of football Simon Hill sees brains tested against banter in a brutal battle of wits. 15 Dec 2020
Kerr a matchwinner again as Matildas shine

Kerr a matchwinner again as Matildas shine

Sam Kerr scored a Women's Super League winner for Chelsea at Brighton while fellow Matilda Emily van Egmond was on target in West Ham's 4-0 win at Bristol City. 14 Dec 2020
'It's been so long...' - Matildas eyeing busy 2021: Raso

'It's been so long...' - Matildas eyeing busy 2021: Raso

The Matildas haven't assembled since March due to the coronavirus pandemic but are preparing to make up for it with busy international windows in 2021. 11 Dec 2020
Perfect start as Carpenter wins on Champions League debut

Perfect start as Carpenter wins on Champions League debut

Australian star Ellie Carpenter made a winning Champions League debut for Lyon at Juve while Sam Kerr was rested as Chelsea breezed to victory at Benfica. 10 Dec 2020
Kerr scores hat-trick but gets injured in Chelsea win

Kerr scores hat-trick but gets injured in Chelsea win

Sam Kerr scored a WSL hat-trick for Chelsea in a 3-2 win over West Ham while fellow Matilda Caitlin Foord netted for Arsenal as they beat Birmingham 3-0. 7 Dec 2020
'There is a challenge for us all' - W-League talent need more games

'There is a challenge for us all' - W-League talent need more games

Matildas assistant coach Mel Andreatta is confident there is plenty of talent in the W-League but those players need more games in order to develop. 1 Dec 2020
'We're just chomping at the bit' - Van Egmond impatient for Matildas' reunion

'We're just chomping at the bit' - Van Egmond impatient for Matildas' reunion

West Ham's Emily van Egmond believes Australia can win Olympic soccer gold next year but warns the English-based Matildas need to join forces - and quick. 27 Nov 2020
'There's a performance gap...' - Matildas eye squad depth for 2023 WWC

'There's a performance gap...' - Matildas eye squad depth for 2023 WWC

A Matildas talent identification camp will play an important role in developing a deeper talent pool ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil. 23 Nov 2020
Brisbane laying down W-League gauntlet with big Matildas signings

Brisbane laying down W-League gauntlet with big Matildas signings

The W-League is scheduled to kickoff in December and teams are starting to take shape but the competition was still being talked about in terms the players it lost until Brisbane Roar began to change that when they announced the arrivals of attacker Emily Gielnik and midfield star Tameka Yallop. 13 Nov 2020
'Contracts that enable them to live': The W-League's role is 'developing Matildas'...for now

'Contracts that enable them to live': The W-League's role is 'developing Matildas'...for now

Brisbane Roar coach Jake Goodship admits he is excited the 2020/21 W-League season has finally been confirmed. 29 Oct 2020
FFA scrap Socceroos, Matildas Euro plans

FFA scrap Socceroos, Matildas Euro plans

The Socceroos face a calendar year without a game after Europe's COVID-19 situation saw the FFA scrap planned November friendlies in London. 22 Oct 2020
2023 World Cup host cities named as FIFA selection begins

2023 World Cup host cities named as FIFA selection begins

FIFA has begun the process of vetting the 12 possible Australian and New Zealand host cities for the Matildas and Football Ferns' 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil. 20 Oct 2020
Meet Alicia: The Matildas legend in 'football's Mecca' still celebrating the 'bloody funny times'

Meet Alicia: The Matildas legend in 'football's Mecca' still celebrating the 'bloody funny times'

Former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson enjoyed a glittering playing career that saw her win five Australian domestic championship titles as well as represent Australia at two World Cups and an Olympic games. 18 Oct 2020
‘Not enough understanding’ of Matildas history, say former stars

‘Not enough understanding’ of Matildas history, say former stars

The time has come for the Matildas of the past to be welcomed back to their Australian footballing family according to two former legends. 14 Oct 2020
Matildas on target in Women's League Cup

Matildas on target in Women's League Cup

Multiple Matildas were involved in Thursday's Women's League Cup, with Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy and Chloe Logarzo scoring for their respective clubs. 8 Oct 2020
Matildas trio narrowly miss date with Raso in FA Cup final

Matildas trio narrowly miss date with Raso in FA Cup final

Arsenal's Matildas trio have narrowly missed a chance for an all-Aussie FA Cup final clash, losing 2-1 to Manchester City in their semi-final. 2 Oct 2020
Legendary Socceroos recluse to advise Matildas on dealing with pressure

Legendary Socceroos recluse to advise Matildas on dealing with pressure

Socceroos legend Lucas Neill has broken a six-year silence to take up a role within FFA that will see him advise UK-based Matildas on dealing with the pressure of professional football. 1 Oct 2020
Matildas show the perfect way to introduce a new coach

Matildas show the perfect way to introduce a new coach

It all began in Hollywood style, the equivalent of a teaser trailer was posted across FFA social media: “Major announcement, Tuesday 29 September 7pm” and the anticipation built throughout the day until an introductory panel was broadcast across multiple platforms. 1 Oct 2020
'Faster and faster and faster' - New Matildas coach reveals his gameplan

'Faster and faster and faster' - New Matildas coach reveals his gameplan

New Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says he plans to build on Australia's fighting spirit with an emphasis on game management and finding a way to win big games. 30 Sep 2020
Gustavsson eyes Matildas World Cup triumph

Gustavsson eyes Matildas World Cup triumph

New Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson believes he can take them to the next level - including a Women's World Cup triumph on home soil. 29 Sep 2020
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