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AFLW star leaves comp to focus on Matildas

AFLW star leaves comp to focus on Matildas

Dual Sydney FC and GWS Giants star Ellie Brush has announced she won't be appearing in the AFLW as she seeks a spot for the Matildas in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. 19 Aug 2020
Report: Alanna Kennedy to join Tottenham

Report: Alanna Kennedy to join Tottenham

Reports out of the UK and US suggest Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy is set to join Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League. 19 Aug 2020
FFA appoint familiar face as interim technical director

FFA appoint familiar face as interim technical director

FFA have appointed Joeys coach Trevor Morgan as interim technical director alongside Ron Smith, who takes up the role of technical consultant. 19 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
What would Heyman's comeback mean to the W-League?

What would Heyman's comeback mean to the W-League?

Retired Matildas striker and 2009 Julie Dolan medalist Michelle Heyman has hinted at returning to the W-League next season, asking her Facebook followers, “hands up if I should make a come back to the W-League??” 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
FFA stands by Matildas financially despite COVID crisis

FFA stands by Matildas financially despite COVID crisis

FFA have shown their support for women’s football by largely upholding the CBA of the 20 contracted Matildas players despite the current COVID19 pandemic. The previous contract period was from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020. 12 Aug 2020
Kerr to face rival USA marquee in new Community Shield

Kerr to face rival USA marquee in new Community Shield

Sam Kerr and new Manchester City signing Sam Mewis will be the top two drawcards in the Women's Super League this season, and they'll both face off in its first match - the first FA Community Shield since 2008. 12 Aug 2020
One of the brightest Matildas prospects using Sam Kerr as motivation

One of the brightest Matildas prospects using Sam Kerr as motivation

Hana Lowry is one young W-League and Junior Matildas star that is held in very high regard by those in the know, so it's no surprise she's looking up to the very best. 12 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
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
‘I never thought I’d see the day’ - Garriock to make Champions League history

‘I never thought I’d see the day’ - Garriock to make Champions League history

Matildas legend Heather Garriock will add another chapter to her amazing story when she becomes the first woman in Australia to take on a TV analyst role in an UEFA Champions League game. 8 Aug 2020
W-League in major danger as financial reality bites

W-League in major danger as financial reality bites

Two W-League club insiders and at least two club owners have expressed grave fears that next season’s competition may be radically different. 8 Aug 2020
W-League's TV audience set to overtake A-League within five years

W-League's TV audience set to overtake A-League within five years

265,000 more people watched W-League on television last year, while 305,000 less watched the A-League, according to Roy Morgan. 7 Aug 2020
W-League's new star praises Future Matildas as her route to 2023

W-League's new star praises Future Matildas as her route to 2023

Kyra Cooney Cross is set to become one of the W-League's biggest stars next season with one eye set on the 2023 World Cup. 7 Aug 2020
Four Matildas set for epic debuts against each other

Four Matildas set for epic debuts against each other

Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, Kyah Simon and Amy Harrison are all set to take part in a four-team invitational tournament next week. 7 Aug 2020
How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

Twenty years on from the 2000 Olympics and the bitter sweet memories still flow in the mind of Matildas legend Julie Murray.  7 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
Roestbakken on learning to live without her parents

Roestbakken on learning to live without her parents

19-year-old Matilda Karly Roestbakken speaks about moving to Norway alone and having to become an independent adult, as well as a world-class footballer. 3 Aug 2020
Aloisi stakes his claim to 'evolve' the women's game

Aloisi stakes his claim to 'evolve' the women's game

Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi admits he would love to again be part of the Matildas coaching setup as they head towards the 2023 World Cup. 3 Aug 2020
'W-League silence deafening despite 2023 bid success'

'W-League silence deafening despite 2023 bid success'

FFA needs to make bold statement with the W-League as the road to 2023 opens up numerous opportunities. 3 Aug 2020