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Chidiac: Many said football was a 'mistake'

Chidiac: Many said football was a 'mistake'

Alex Chidiac knew at just 14 she wanted to make football her career and is now grateful for her "surreal" chance to prove herself after being selected for the Matildas 2017 Tournament of Nations squad in the US. 17 Jul 2017
Matildas squad announced for Tournament of Nations

Matildas squad announced for Tournament of Nations

Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic has named a 21 player squad for next week’s Tournament of Nations in the United States. 17 Jul 2017
The 15-year-old that can 'hurt you'

The 15-year-old that can 'hurt you'

Fifteen-year-old Kyra Cooney-Cross could potentially be one of the Matildas’ future stars as she currently trains with 17 other Australians in the AIS in Canberra from 11-14 July. 13 Jul 2017
Australian based players converge for Matildas camp

Australian based players converge for Matildas camp

Ahead of the Tournament of Nations to be held later this month, Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic has called up 18 Australian based players for a 4 day camp at the Australian Institute of Sport. 12 Jul 2017
How Sam Kerr broke the internet...

How Sam Kerr broke the internet...

Samantha Kerr has upstaged Chuck Norris, on social media at least, as Twitter is currently going off with people giving some insight with unknown 'facts' about the Matilda and Perth Glory striker. 11 Jul 2017
USA claim comeback 2-1 win over Young Matildas

USA claim comeback 2-1 win over Young Matildas

Australia have been defeated 2-1 by the United States in their second match of the international friendlies at the Australian Institute of Sport. 10 Jul 2017
Kerr breaks NWSL goals record

Kerr breaks NWSL goals record

Matildas striker Samantha Kerr scored a hat-trick on Sunday morning (AEST) to become the all-time leading goalscorer in the United States’ National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). 9 Jul 2017
Matildas v Brazil announcement pic special

Matildas v Brazil announcement pic special

Football Federation Australia on Wednesday announced matches between the Matildas and Brazil in Penrith and Newcastle on September 16 and 19 respectively with a major event at both venues. Pics by Getty Images. 6 Jul 2017
Matildas to face Brazil in Australia

Matildas to face Brazil in Australia

Two friendly games announced for Penrith and Newcastle in September 5 Jul 2017
Matildas to host Brazil in two match international series

Matildas to host Brazil in two match international series

For the second time in three years, Australia will host the Brazilian Women's National Football Team in an international series in September 2017. 5 Jul 2017
Young Matildas squad selected for USA and Canada internationals

Young Matildas squad selected for USA and Canada internationals

Preparations for the 2017 AFC U19 Women's Championships will ramp up for the Young Matildas this month as they take on the United States and Canada at the AIS from 6-12 July 2017.. 3 Jul 2017
Barbieri on NPLW: You’re not exactly allowed to pay players

Barbieri on NPLW: You’re not exactly allowed to pay players

Melissa Barbieri sees a big gap between NPLW VIC and the W-League after being appointed Heidelberg United head coach late last year. 27 Jun 2017
Simon: Matildas' success will boost World Cup bid

Simon: Matildas' success will boost World Cup bid

Matildas star Kyah Simon says being successful at major tournaments is even more important now that Australia is bidding to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2017
Matildas edge up world rankings

Matildas edge up world rankings

The Matildas have moved up one spot in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings released on Friday (AEST). 23 Jun 2017
Young Matildas to host United States and Canada in July

Young Matildas to host United States and Canada in July

Australia will host a three nations U20s tournament featuring the USA and Canada in Canberra next week, 23 Jun 2017
Raso's Revival Continues

Raso's Revival Continues

The past FIFA window meant a break for many players from their club duties.  However, for Hayley Raso and Portland Thorns players without national team matches, it was business as usual.   20 Jun 2017
Simon: Young Indigenous stars can go all the way

Simon: Young Indigenous stars can go all the way

Matildas' Indigenous striker Kyah Simon says the next generation of Aboriginal footballers should reach for the top and pointed to rising stars Shaydene Evans and Jada Whyman. 19 Jun 2017
FFA signs media rights deal

FFA signs media rights deal

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has signed an international media rights deal with IMG. 19 Jun 2017
Usual suspects dump on World Cup bid

Usual suspects dump on World Cup bid

There was a smell of desperation in some of our National Papers today… 15 Jun 2017
Simon: Why home World Cup would be unbelievable

Simon: Why home World Cup would be unbelievable

Matildas striker Kyah Simon says she never believed Australia hosting the Women’s World Cup would be possible and believes it'd do wonders for the code domestically. 15 Jun 2017
Australia bid to host Women's World Cup

Australia bid to host Women's World Cup

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the federal government have confirmed they will bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 13 Jun 2017