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Date set for 2023 Women's World Cup host selection

Date set for 2023 Women's World Cup host selection

The FIFA Council has announced that it will decide the host of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup virtually on June 25, 2020. 16 May 2020
Report: Matildas' WSL seasons ended

Report: Matildas' WSL seasons ended

The English FA and the FA Women's Super League organisers, after a board meeting on Friday, have reportedly come to the conclusion that the best option for the FA WSL is to curtail the 2019-20 season. 16 May 2020
Matildas goalkeeper on the COVID front lines

Matildas goalkeeper on the COVID front lines

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the often-overlooked importance of nurses to our society. One of these is Matildas' and Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont. 14 May 2020
No break for Matildas for five years: Kerr

No break for Matildas for five years: Kerr

Sam Kerr says the Olympics postponement means rather than having a break in 2021, the Matildas are set to face four consecutive years of major tournaments. 6 May 2020
'Minimum employment standards' tops footballers union's women's plan

'Minimum employment standards' tops footballers union's women's plan

Global footballer's union FIFPRO have released a plan for women's football post COVID19 including collective bargaining and minimum employment standards as their primary objectives. 6 May 2020
As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

Australian football has had some wonderful players who are household names and are part of the rich tapestry of our sporting history. 5 May 2020
'Put up with' to welcomed: Women's football's continual evolution

'Put up with' to welcomed: Women's football's continual evolution

'Dedicated Lives: An oral history of women’s football in Australia' hears the stories of the groundbreakers in women's football, both known and unknown. But it stems from a father's personal journey. 5 May 2020
Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Global Updates

Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Global Updates

Where are they, how are they faring and when might they resume? We catch up with the current status for all Matildas abroad. 4 May 2020
Train at home like Sam Kerr, no equipment needed

Train at home like Sam Kerr, no equipment needed

Sam Kerr, with the help of trainer Courtnay Osborne-Walker, have produced a 20 minute home workout that one can do with no equipment. 3 May 2020
Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Resolving the unusual and complex situation over Ante Milicic's future as Matildas coach is not an immediate priority for FFA. 1 May 2020
'It was brutal getting home' - Matilda's tough return from Spain lockdown

'It was brutal getting home' - Matilda's tough return from Spain lockdown

Matildas and Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Chidiac spent three weeks in lockdown in Spain, before finally securing passage back to Melbourne. 30 Apr 2020
'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

Matilda Clare Polkinghorne has her eyes on next year's Tokyo Olympics but is also keen to help drive football's future as part of the FFA's new think tank. 29 Apr 2020
'Please don't go back to normal' plead Matildas hall of famers

'Please don't go back to normal' plead Matildas hall of famers

Former Matilda greats and FFA Hall of Famers Alison Forman and Joey Peters have differing but equally important messages for the powers that be as football recovers from the COVID19 crisis. 22 Apr 2020
Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Matildas and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord has admitted Western Sydney Wanderers stars' Caitlin Cooper and Erica Holloway's emergency services jobs have inspired her to different post-football aspirations. 21 Apr 2020
'Make people laugh, just have fun': Foord and Montemurro's coronavirus plan

'Make people laugh, just have fun': Foord and Montemurro's coronavirus plan

Australian Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro has spoken about his team's relaxed approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that it's a time to reset for his squad. 20 Apr 2020
Legends look forward after 100 'amazing' Matildas years

Legends look forward after 100 'amazing' Matildas years

While 2020 may yet prove a dismal year for women's football, 2021 will be unforgettable. 16 Apr 2020
Matildas' Harrison joins PSV Eindhoven

Matildas' Harrison joins PSV Eindhoven

Amy Harrison is the latest Australian to seal a move to Europe and hopes her switch to PSV Eindhoven will help her break back into the Matildas. 15 Apr 2020
'I lost my love for the game - in two weeks, I found my spark again'

'I lost my love for the game - in two weeks, I found my spark again'

Caitlin Foord has only played two games for Arsenal, due to football's global shutdown, but the club has helped the Matildas ace reignite her love for the game. 13 Apr 2020
Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda Kate McShea says Ante Milicic's future as Australia's coach needs to be finalised now to avoid disrupting the team's Olympics preparations. 5 Apr 2020
Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Developing elite level women coaches is the next frontier for football in Australia according to Bentleigh Cobras State League championship winning coach, Aish Ravi. 3 Apr 2020
A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

Australian football at all levels has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus outbreak, putting strain on the FFA and the A-League in particular. 3 Apr 2020