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Aivi Luik thrilled to start again

Aivi Luik thrilled to start again

Matildas midfielder Aivi Luik was in seventh heaven to end seven years on the sidelines when she was named in Ante Milicic's starting XI team for the clash in Brisbane. 6 Mar 2019
Football Victoria: 'We can lead the way in women's sport'

Football Victoria: 'We can lead the way in women's sport'

Football Victoria says they can ‘lead the way for women’s sport’ by building a Matildas “Home of Football” in their state, which will supercharge the development of female footballers and Australia’s national women's teams.  6 Mar 2019
Match preview: Matildas v Argentina

Match preview: Matildas v Argentina

The Cup of Nations will come to an end on Wednesday night as the Matildas face Argentina in the last match of the tournament. 5 Mar 2019
It's just the beginning for Argentina

It's just the beginning for Argentina

Argentina coach Carlos Borrello says it is just the beginning for his side. 4 Mar 2019
Polkinghorne: First Cup of Nations, then World Cup

Polkinghorne: First Cup of Nations, then World Cup

Claire Polkinghorne knows if the Matildas beat Argentina on March 6 they'll win the inagural Cup of Nations - but she's already got on eye on the World Cup. 4 Mar 2019
Pic Special: Australia v South Korea

Pic Special: Australia v South Korea

Australia took on South Korea in their second match of the Cup of Nations at Suncorp Stadium. The Matilda's won 4-1 with one game remaining in the Cup of Nations. 4 Mar 2019
Matildas v South Korea: Three thing we learnt

Matildas v South Korea: Three thing we learnt

It was the second consecutive win for the Matildas at the Cup of Nations as they got a 4-1 win over the Korea Republic. 4 Mar 2019
Australia's U-23 stars set for Asian Games?

Australia's U-23 stars set for Asian Games?

Australia could have a golden opportunity to improve our best youngsters with the news that Oceania nations are set to be invited to compete at the Asian Games from 2022. 4 Mar 2019
Gielnik: Milicic just tells us to be free

Gielnik: Milicic just tells us to be free

While the sternest test is yet to come, the Matildas are looking reinvigorated under Ante Milicic and the newfound confidence they say he imparts. 3 Mar 2019
Matildas out do Korea Republic in Brisbane return

Matildas out do Korea Republic in Brisbane return

The Matildas have taken a 4-1 win over the Korea Republic in front a 10,520 strong Brisbane crowd on Sunday. 3 Mar 2019
Match Preview: Matildas v Korea Republic

Match Preview: Matildas v Korea Republic

As the second match day of the Cup of Nations rolls around, Australia will be facing off against familiar neighbours Korea Republic on Sunday evening. 2 Mar 2019
Pic Special: Australia v New Zealand

Pic Special: Australia v New Zealand

The Matilda's first game of 2019 got off to a flying start in the #CupofNations with goals to Emily Gielnik and Hayley Raso resulting in a 2-0 win over New Zealand. 1 Mar 2019
Why FIFA Player of Year wants to play in Australia

Why FIFA Player of Year wants to play in Australia

Two time FIFA Player of the Year Carli Lloyd says she has ambitions to play in the W-League. 1 Mar 2019
Three things learnt: Matildas v New Zealand

Three things learnt: Matildas v New Zealand

The Matildas opened their 2019 account with a convincing 2-0 win over Trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand in the first round of the inaugural Cup of Nations. 1 Mar 2019
Pic Special: Matildas too good for the Kiwis

Pic Special: Matildas too good for the Kiwis

The Matildas bounced back from six weeks of controversy with new coach Ante Milicic to take on the Football Ferns of New Zealand in their opening Cup of Nations clash at Leichhardt Oval – and won with a comfortable 2-0 victory. Pics by Kevin Airs. 1 Mar 2019
Matildas light up Leichhardt

Matildas light up Leichhardt

The Matildas have opened their Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win over New Zealand. 28 Feb 2019
Raso: 'It was overwhelming'

Raso: 'It was overwhelming'

Six months ago Hayley Raso was laying in a hospital bed with three broken vertebrae in her spine, wondering if she'd ever walk again. How quickly things change... 28 Feb 2019
Sermanni and The Cross Tasman Link

Sermanni and The Cross Tasman Link

“I enjoy the national team coaching, where you’re going towards a specific goal” Sermanni says speaking of his choice to return to national team coaching, accepting the post with the Football Ferns after three years with Orlando Pride. 28 Feb 2019
Pic Special: Matildas hit Leichhardt

Pic Special: Matildas hit Leichhardt

The Matildas had a last workout before the Cup of Nations kicks off tomorrow when Argentina play Korea before Australia take on New Zealand. New coach Ante Milicic put his squad through their paces at tomorrow's venue Leichhardt Oval, and we were there to catch the action. Pics by Kevin Airs. 27 Feb 2019
Milicic: 'Kerr carries the Matildas'

Milicic: 'Kerr carries the Matildas'

Ante Milicic has backed in Sam Kerr as the new Matildas captain, saying the star forward is capable of taking the team to World Cup success. 27 Feb 2019
New FFA technical director imminent, will report to CEO

New FFA technical director imminent, will report to CEO

Seven months after the departure of National Technical Director Eric Abrams, FFA is finally set to appoint a new person to an absolutely crucial role for the game’s future.  27 Feb 2019