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'Who would say no?' Peters backs Gustavsson for Matildas coach

'Who would say no?' Peters backs Gustavsson for Matildas coach

Matilda great Joey Peters has backed Swede Tony Gustavsson to be the next Matildas coach. 29 Sep 2020
Matildas legends back 'respectful' Morace decision

Matildas legends back 'respectful' Morace decision

Former Matilda Angela Iannotta and the first woman to coach the Matildas, Trixie Tagg, have encouraged the current crop of Matildas to accept a whichever coach is picked to lead Australia to the 2023 World Cup. 29 Sep 2020
The W-League still has world class stars, Australians just don’t know them yet

The W-League still has world class stars, Australians just don’t know them yet

The 100th year of women’s football presents a great opportunity for the women’s game to make its mark in Australia. 25 Sep 2020
FFA go in-house to address Matildas youth concerns

FFA go in-house to address Matildas youth concerns

FFA have gone in-ranks to appoint Rae Dower as their women's technical advisor to address critical pathway issues with the next generation of Matildas and W-League talent. 25 Sep 2020
Sam Kerr: 'I can't imagine my life without AFL'

Sam Kerr: 'I can't imagine my life without AFL'

You have to wonder how many of the current Matildas and W-League stars would have ever kicked a football had the AFLW existed. Sam Kerr wouldn't have. 23 Sep 2020
Late twist in Matildas coaching drama

Late twist in Matildas coaching drama

While many expect Carolina Morace to be announced as the next Matildas coach by the end of the month, there is a late push for Chelsea coach Emma Hayes to get the job. 23 Sep 2020
Carpenter: The W-League needs international stars

Carpenter: The W-League needs international stars

Matildas superstar Ellie Carpenter has spoken about how important top talent in the W-League was to her pathway to become one of the best footballers in the world. 22 Sep 2020
FFA to appoint 'crucial' new Matildas development figures 'in coming days'

FFA to appoint 'crucial' new Matildas development figures 'in coming days'

FFA are planning to announce a series of appointments aimed at rejuvenating the Junior and Young Matildas pathways over the next few days. 22 Sep 2020
FFA reveal Matildas 'platinum generation' coach selection process

FFA reveal Matildas 'platinum generation' coach selection process

The current Matildas are the "platinum generation" superior to the Socceroos' golden generation team according to FFA CEO James Johnson, who is spearheading the coach selection process. 22 Sep 2020
Mastrantonio on Matildas ambition and 'the skill of Pirlo's pinky toe'

Mastrantonio on Matildas ambition and 'the skill of Pirlo's pinky toe'

The Maestro herself, Ella Mastrantonio talking about replicating the skill of Andrea Pirlo's toes has to be one of the most egregious understatement of all time. However, it does give you a sense of how the former W-League and Matildas star got so damn good. 21 Sep 2020
Matilda Van Egmond on England's 'unreal facilities' and 'pleasing investment'

Matilda Van Egmond on England's 'unreal facilities' and 'pleasing investment'

Emily van Egmond is beginning to look every part the Matildas superstar we all know in her first Women's Super League season at West Ham United. 21 Sep 2020
England's (other) Aussie trio 'have to embrace' relegation challenge

England's (other) Aussie trio 'have to embrace' relegation challenge

Women's Super League minnows Brisol City have two Matildas and one of Australia's best female coaches leading the line, but even that may not save them. 21 Sep 2020
Matildas 'world's best left back' wants to fix Arsenal's weakness

Matildas 'world's best left back' wants to fix Arsenal's weakness

Matildas defender Steph Catley is now widely considered to be the world's best left back, a title she inherited from US star Meghan Klingenberg. With that title comes serious responsibility. 21 Sep 2020
FFA 'consulting with Nike' on Matildas kit backflip

FFA 'consulting with Nike' on Matildas kit backflip

Outrage over the absence of women's sizes for the new Matildas away kit have led FFA to enter negotiations with Nike on attempting to redress the issue. 20 Sep 2020
Morace expected to become Matildas coach

Morace expected to become Matildas coach

Italian legend Carolina Morace is the new favourite to be the next Matildas coach, a role that is expected to go beyond the 2023 World Cup. 20 Sep 2020
New Matildas, Socceroos deal retains 'gender equality' but W-League future uncertain

New Matildas, Socceroos deal retains 'gender equality' but W-League future uncertain

The Matildas will retain 50% of national team revenue throughout the COVID19 shutdown, in a revised CBA agreement formed with the Socceroos by FFA and PFA. 17 Sep 2020
New Zealand makes audacious ploy to snatch Matildas prodigy

New Zealand makes audacious ploy to snatch Matildas prodigy

Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is openly trying to woo Indiah-Paige Riley's national allegiance for his current New Zealand Football Ferns. 16 Sep 2020
100 years since the illegal 'brilliant' first women's football match

100 years since the illegal 'brilliant' first women's football match

While there is evidence of women playing organised football in NSW as early as 1909, on 24 September 1921 the first official publicised women's football match in Australia was played at the Gabba between the North Brisbane Reds and the South Brisbane Blues. 16 Sep 2020
Is Kennedy a revitalised Matildas midfielder at Tottenham?

Is Kennedy a revitalised Matildas midfielder at Tottenham?

Matildas defensive legend Alanna Kennedy started her Tottenham Hotspur debut as a defensive midfielder overnight and absolutely smashed it. 14 Sep 2020
'Kerrse broken?': Kerr scores again as Chelsea maul Matildas duo

'Kerrse broken?': Kerr scores again as Chelsea maul Matildas duo

Sam Kerr was on target as champions Chelsea thumped Bristol City 9-0 in the English Women's Super League. 14 Sep 2020
How the WSL became the world's best league

How the WSL became the world's best league

Tottenham have signed USA star Alex Morgan, Lucy Bronze has returned to Manchester City and Pernille Harder joins Sam Kerr at Chelsea making England’s FAWSL suddenly the biggest league in women’s football. 14 Sep 2020