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'Matildas can create history'

'Matildas can create history'

Ahead of their first game in Brazil, Emily Van Egmond believes the Matildas can win an historic gold medal for Australia at the Rio Olympics. 29 Jul 2016
Young Matildas open AFF Championships with 4-0 win over Malaysia

Young Matildas open AFF Championships with 4-0 win over Malaysia

Australia commenced their 2016 AFF Women's Championships campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Malaysia at Mandalarthiri Stadium in Myanmar. 28 Jul 2016
Rio 2016: Women in Gold

Rio 2016: Women in Gold

There are several very real hopes for gold among our female Olympians 21 Jul 2016
Young Matildas squad selected for 2016 AFF Women's Championships

Young Matildas squad selected for 2016 AFF Women's Championships

A 23 player Young Matildas’ squad has been selected for this month's 2016 AFF Women’s Championship to be held in Mandalay, Myanmar from 26 July–4 August 2016. 16 Jul 2016
The last cut is the deepest

The last cut is the deepest

At the end of the hallowed halls of Wimbledon, before the players step onto one of the most famous sporting arenas in the world, the words of Rudyard Kipling's "If" are inscribed over the player's entrance. 6 Jul 2016
Carpenter living in dreamland

Carpenter living in dreamland

Sixteen-year-old Matilda Ellie Carpenter is still pinching herself that she will be travelling to the 2016 Rio Olympics after the 18-player Australian squad was announced this morning. 4 Jul 2016
Matildas 18 player Rio 2016 Olympic Roster named

Matildas 18 player Rio 2016 Olympic Roster named

With 30 days until Australia's opening match for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has named the 18 players who will participate in women's football tournament. 4 Jul 2016
Catching up with Matildas Doctor James Ilic

Catching up with Matildas Doctor James Ilic

When it comes to the Matildas team there are many figures who quietly and professionally perform their duties in the background without fanfare. 27 Jun 2016
Great Expectations: Why criticism of Matildas' performances is good for the game

Great Expectations: Why criticism of Matildas' performances is good for the game

When you step into the limelight, the shadows in which to hide diminish. 9 Jun 2016
5 Things Learned: Australia v New Zealand - Game 2

5 Things Learned: Australia v New Zealand - Game 2

The Matildas left it late as a much improved New Zealand forced the home team to share the spoils in a 1-1 finish at Etihad Stadium. 8 Jun 2016
Australia draw 1-1 with New Zealand in send off match

Australia draw 1-1 with New Zealand in send off match

Australia have drawn 1-1 with New Zealand at Etihad Stadium in their Rio 2016 send off match. 7 Jun 2016
Ellie Carpenter: Earning Moments

Ellie Carpenter: Earning Moments

People say that life is about moments. 7 Jun 2016
Matildas v Football Ferns

Matildas v Football Ferns

With a rainbow to kickoff play in Ballarat, one of Melbourne's regional heritage areas, Victorians had their first chance to see the Matildas play in over a decade, the reward - a 2-0 victory over a strong New Zealand squad. 4 Jun 2016
Alen Stajcic extends Matildas contract until 2020

Alen Stajcic extends Matildas contract until 2020

Football Federation Australia has announced the signing of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic to a new four-year contract which will see him lead the national team until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. 24 May 2016
Alen Stajcic names squad to face New Zealand in Rio 2016 farewell matches

Alen Stajcic names squad to face New Zealand in Rio 2016 farewell matches

Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has recalled eight international based players for the Matildas 20 player squad to face New Zealand in next month's two match series in Ballaratt and Melbourne. 24 May 2016
Young Matildas 2016 AFF Women's Championships schedule

Young Matildas 2016 AFF Women's Championships schedule

The Young Matildas match schedule for the 2016 AFF Women's Championships has been revealed ahead of the 26 July–4 August 2016 tournament in Myanmar. 23 May 2016
Australia's U16 and U19 teams qualifiers released

Australia's U16 and U19 teams qualifiers released

Held earlier this month, both the U16 National Team and Young Matildas found out their qualification path to the 2017 AFC Women’s U-16 and U-19 Championships. 23 May 2016
New Zealand name 20 player squad for Matildas series

New Zealand name 20 player squad for Matildas series

Football Ferns coach Tony Readings has named a 20 player squad to face the Matildas in next month's two game series in Victoria. 23 May 2016
Caitlin Foord shifts gears

Caitlin Foord shifts gears

“For the past 3 years, the longest I have been home is probably a week.” 23 May 2016
Matildas set to face New Zealand in Rio Olympics send off match

Matildas set to face New Zealand in Rio Olympics send off match

Australia is set to meet fellow Rio 2016 qualifiers and Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on 7 June 2016 at Etihad Stadium. 10 May 2016
Postecoglou: "I have a soft spot for the Matildas"

Postecoglou: "I have a soft spot for the Matildas"

As the meme states; what a time to be alive. 6 May 2016