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Matildas, City legend wants to 'make history' after tonight's debut

Matildas, City legend wants to 'make history' after tonight's debut

It's the return of the queen. After a storied career abroad across Spain, England and Norway, Matildas veteran and Melbourne City legend Aivi Luik is set to return tonight against Canberra United. 22 Nov 2019
WATCH! Hopkins lauds 'great Pokinghorne, Dowie battle' after incredible strike

WATCH! Hopkins lauds 'great Pokinghorne, Dowie battle' after incredible strike

Jeff Hopkins was full of praise for Natasha Dowie and the rest of his Melbourne Victory team after they narrowly defeated Brisbane Roar 3-2 in Brisbane's opening match. 22 Nov 2019
Raso escapes freak injury with 'no structural damage'

Raso escapes freak injury with 'no structural damage'

Brisbane Roar have confirmed that Matildas winger Hayley Raso hasn't suffered any structural damage after her arm was accidentally stamped on in their loss to Melbourne Victory. 22 Nov 2019
City may be 'world class' but Canberra 'can beat anyone'

City may be 'world class' but Canberra 'can beat anyone'

After a youthful Newcastle Jets side resolutely held star-studded Melbourne City to a draw last week, high-flying Olivia Price is aiming to add insult to injury. 22 Nov 2019
'I call my parents daily to see if their house is still up': Canberra star's devastating bushfire plea

'I call my parents daily to see if their house is still up': Canberra star's devastating bushfire plea

Canberra star Emma Stanbury hails from the bushfire ravaged town of Coopernook and as she prepares to face Melbourne City, her hometown is battling to save their livelihoods. 22 Nov 2019
Gallop's top tips for football's future

Gallop's top tips for football's future

David Gallop laid out a series of lessons for his successor as he faced the media for possibly the last time as Football Federation Australia Chief Executive 22 Nov 2019
Nearly a million Aussies watched W-League in last year

Nearly a million Aussies watched W-League in last year

760,000 Australians tuned into a W-League match on TV over the past 12 months, in the first women's football viewership figures collected by statisticians Roy Morgan. 21 Nov 2019
Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory player ratings

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory player ratings

A classic Thursday night encounter with Casey Dumont literally saving her new team against her old one. 21 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar

Melbourne Victory bounce back from last week's poor performance while Brisbane Roar struggle with their own first game jitters. 21 Nov 2019
'I should have done that last week!' Dumont brilliance seals Victory thriller

'I should have done that last week!' Dumont brilliance seals Victory thriller

Casey Dumont was elated with her own stunning performance and the "individual brilliance" shown by Melbourne Victory's key stars in their 3-2 win against Brisbane Roar. 21 Nov 2019
'Oh my gosh, holy moly, it's so beautiful' Bankwest attracting top USA talent

'Oh my gosh, holy moly, it's so beautiful' Bankwest attracting top USA talent

Star Western Sydney Wanderers USA import Abby Smith was amazed by Bankwest Stadium for the Matildas record-breaking match against Chile. Tonight, she'll get to play there herself. 21 Nov 2019
Action Recap: The resurgence of Canberra United

Action Recap: The resurgence of Canberra United

They're packed with stars and poised to be one of the competition's big hitters this season, so we went along to Canberra United's first home match for a sneak peek into what makes Heather Garriock's side tick! 21 Nov 2019
'Ball hog' turned W-League prodigy's stab at former critics

'Ball hog' turned W-League prodigy's stab at former critics

Vesna Milivojevic made massive waves in her W-League debut against Adelaide United, but it hasn't just been a smooth ride to the top for the mercurial Western Sydney Wanderer. 21 Nov 2019
STATS what we're talking about: The most impressive W-League figures for Round 1

STATS what we're talking about: The most impressive W-League figures for Round 1

After every W-League round, TWG's resident numbers-guy Justin Carlier has all the digits you need to geek out on female football goodness! 21 Nov 2019
Beard ready for challenge of Roar and Women's Club Championship

Beard ready for challenge of Roar and Women's Club Championship

The slate of games ahead of them is intimidating, but Melbourne Victory’s Angie Beard says that she and her teammates are taking the upcoming gauntlet in stride. 21 Nov 2019
In pics: Sydney FC prepare for Adelaide test

In pics: Sydney FC prepare for Adelaide test

Sydney FC began their season in flawless style with a 3-0 win at home to Melbourne Victory and will travel to Adelaide in round two of the W-League. Veronica Latsko will return to her former stomping ground in the City of Churches while Sydney will look to maintain a perfect start. 21 Nov 2019
FFA Board elections: Who's up for a spot?

FFA Board elections: Who's up for a spot?

Today, two new members will be elected to the board of the FFA, but who exactly is in line to hold a position to shape the future of the game in Australia? 20 Nov 2019
'This weekend we’ll be at full strength' – Ellie Carpenter confident of City growth as reinforcements arrive

'This weekend we’ll be at full strength' – Ellie Carpenter confident of City growth as reinforcements arrive

Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by an unfancied Newcastle Jets in week one of the W-League, Ellie Carpenter is still confident Melbourne City will succeed in 2019/20. 20 Nov 2019
After NPLW Treble, W-League debut and VCE successes, Victory teen keen to keep kicking goals

After NPLW Treble, W-League debut and VCE successes, Victory teen keen to keep kicking goals

To call recent Melbourne Victory debutant Polly Doran a high-achiever might be underselling things a tad. 20 Nov 2019
Heffernan ecstatic with new import attitude

Heffernan ecstatic with new import attitude

Wanderers head coach Dean Heffernan is delighted with his foreign players Lynn Williams and Denise O'Sullivan as they prepare for their red and black debut on Friday. 20 Nov 2019
FFA launches plan to drive women's game

FFA launches plan to drive women's game

FFA Women's Council Chair Ros Moriarty says Australian football must capitalise on the momentum created by the Matildas' breakthrough pay deal to drive the women's game forward. 19 Nov 2019