Matildas ‘need to win something’ says Football Australia CEO
On the back of their Olympics debacle, James Johnson has opened up on the plans for the Matildas’ ‘evolution’ as the team heads towards hosting a home Asian Cup in less than two years.
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Fears champagne-sipping FA have cruelled next-gen Matildas
The Matildas failure to get out of the group stage of the Olympics has thrust a burning spotlight on a game that is already in crisis at a domestic level. It’s about to get worse.
The candidates: Who could be Matildas’ next coach?
Three time women’s championship winning A-Leagues coach Ante Juric has emerged as a front runner to take the charge of the Matildas. Find out how he compares with the contenders.
Enter via jet, exit by bus — Matildas’ journey goes off script
They arrived on a private jet full of promise and were hustled out of town on a train and bus, but players are sticking by the outgoing coach and their preparation for the Games.
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Slater: Shambolic Matildas must lift after ‘lucky’ escape
Staring down the barrel of elimination, the Aussies showed great courage to fight back but let’s not sugar-coat things too much. The Matildas had more than their share of luck and must cash in on it now, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
6-5 thriller! Remarkable comeback keeps Matildas dream alive … just
It was a comeback for the record books that provided more questions than answers, but Michelle Heyman has helped keep the Matildas’ Olympics dream alive with a late goal sealing an incredible 6-5 victory.
Super sub saved the day but how did it go so wrong? Ratings
They conceded five goals in less than 60 minutes, but the Matildas’ Olympic campaign is somehow still alive. ERIN SMITH rates all the players from a wild night at Stade de Nice.
‘Disappointing’ Matildas regroup ahead of must win Zambia clash
Matildas’ star Mary Fowler admitted she was off her game against Germany but said she had hit the reset button ahead of their must win game with Zambia.
‘Massive problem’ as Matildas cop hammering
A Aussie football hero has broken down a key problem for the Matildas after an embarrassing first up outing at the Paris Olympic.
Drone scandal all but ends defending champion’s Olympic dreams
Canada’s Olympic football hopes are all but over following tough penalties from FIFA for spying on their opponents with a drone.
Blowtorch to probe Matildas’ ‘train wreck’ display
The Matildas’ fitness is under scrutiny and their preparation will be put under the microscope in the wake of the nightmare loss to Germany.
Drone spy scandal deepens: Canada coach banned from Games
Canadian women’s football coach Bev Priestman has been stood down for the remainder of the Olympics after new information about the alleged “spying” scandal came to light.
Slater: Forget the off-field hype Matildas, play football
A pedestrian performance against Germany leaves Socceroos’ great Robbie Slater questioning how well prepared the Matildas were leading into the Paris Olympics.
‘Sick to my stomach’: Cheating scandal erupts
Canada’s Olympic women’s football gold medal defence is in tatters after a cheating scandal even raised questions over their Tokyo victory.
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