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Erin Smith is a sports reporter for the National Sports Network and CODE Sports. She is die-hard sports fan with a passion for football, women’s sports and Olympics.

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EXCLUSIVEA-League

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Cortnee Vine of Sydney FC controls the ball during the A-League Women round 22 match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Leichhardt Oval, on March 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Report fears A-League W could collapse within just two years

A scathing report into professional women’s football PFA fears the A-Leagues’ Women’s will crumble within two years if the league doesn’t turn full-time professional by the 2026 Asian Cup.

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Mary Fowler of Australia interacts with fans after the international friendly match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Accor Stadium on June 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Matildas’ stunning sellout streak hits hurdle after Olympic shocker

The last time the Matildas played a friendly on home soil, the last tickets were snapped up only an hour after going on sale. But Football Australia isn’t ready for the streak to end just yet.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: All Stars Head Coach Joe Montemurro and All Stars player Cortnee Vine pose for a photo during an A-League All Stars Women Open Training Session at Casey Fields on May 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images for APL)

The sliding doors moment that cost Matildas Australia’s best coach

About 30 days – that is how much Football Australia missed signing one of the world’s best women’s football coaches as Tony Gustavsson’s successor.

Women's Football

Fan favourite wins young player of the year, as star snubbed

An Aussie fan favourite has joined an exclusive club as a second time winner of the FPA’s best young footballer award, while one of the nation’s fastest rising talents was snubbed by their peers.

EXCLUSIVEFootball

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: (L-R) Clare Polkinghorne, Tameka Yallop, Katrina Gorry and Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, pose for a photo, during the Australian Matildas community reception following their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, at City Botanic Gardens on August 20, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘I’ve given everything’: Much loved Matilda hangs up the boots

The Matildas’ most capped player has revealed she has called time on her glittering national career that has spanned almost half her life, but she will get one last chance to say goodbye to her home fans.

Olympics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: 2026 Winter Olympic Games Chef de Mission Alisa Camplin-Warner speaks to media during the AOC announcement of the Milano Cortina 2026 Chef de Mission Announcement on October 02, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images for the AOC)

Olympic champ becomes first female in top Games job

Olympic champion Alisa Camplin-Warner has set another record – this time as the first Australian woman to serve as Chef de Mission for a Winter Olympic team.

Football

How Wayne Bennett convinced Arnie to quit Socceroos

Graham Arnold has broken his silence on his decision to step down as Socceroos coach, revealing crucial advice from a sporting supercoach which cemented his decision to leave.

Sport

How Kerr will help decide next Matildas coach

The Matildas are set for an epic homecoming – and it’s still unknown if they’ll have a new coach, or star captain Sam Kerr, back by then. But how much of a say will Kerr have on the former?

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Melbourne City goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri makes a save during the A-League Women Semi Final match between Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park, on April 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

44-year-old Matildas veteran signs on for stunning 28th season

Former Matildas captain Melissa Barbieri will be back in action in the A-Leagues this season – signing on for another year with Melbourne City. The 44-year-old reveals the real reason she can’t hang up her gloves yet.

ExclusiveSocceroos

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Head Coach Graham James Arnold of Australia looks on during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Indonesia and Australia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on September 10, 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

Insider confirms new Socceroos coach after Arnold exit

Just days after Graham Arnold’s exit as Socceroos coach, his successor has been chosen.

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