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Football Queensland releases Bowen Hills stadium vision
Football Queensland has unveiled its vision for a dedicated stadium in Brisbane to be built at the sport’s spiritual home at Perry Park.
- by Cameron Atfield
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‘Nothing short of farcical’: Matildas alumni at war over FA’s history U-turn
A longstanding dispute within the women’s soccer community in Australia has erupted after a decision which strips Julie Dolan of her status as the Matildas’ first captain.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I was pregnant when I decided to aim for the Olympics. I wasn’t done yet’
It’s Keesja Gofers’s third time competing at the Olympics, but her first as a mother. She’s not alone in her belief that parenthood has made her a better athlete.
- by Jane Rocca
Perth to host top women’s soccer stars in exclusive tournament
In a major sport and tourism coup, Perth is set to host some of Australia’s top women’s soccer players in an exclusive, first-of-its-kind event later this year.
- by Alex Condon
Vine leaves Sydney FC for US as Kerr pranks Chelsea fans before re-signing
The Matildas skipper has opted to stay at her WSL club, but the A-League Women has been dealt a blow with Cortnee Vine leaving less than 12 months after her World Cup heroics.
- by Anna Harrington
Matildas veteran welcomes second baby six weeks before Olympics
Midfielder Katrina Gorry and her fiancee Clara Markstedt announced the new addition in an Instagram post, sharing photos of daughter Harper with her baby brother.
- by Emma Kemp
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Olympics
Swede nothings: Matildas coach coy on future after unveiling Olympic squad
Tony Gustavsson has revealed the 18 players he’ll be taking to Paris, but won’t say whether he’ll still be their coach beyond the tournament.
- by Vince Rugari
One legend to another: Surprise appearance by tennis great to honour Matildas’ Lydia Williams
The Matildas defeated China 2-0 in their second friendly in Australia before the Paris Olympics. But it was all about goalkeeper Lydia Williams and a special presentation from Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
- by Emma Kemp
As it happened: Matildas beat China 2-0 to give Lydia Williams the perfect farewell
Goals from Clare Wheeler and Hayley Raso ensured a note-perfect night in Sydney for the Matildas’ last home match before the Olympics - and Lydia Williams’ last match on Aussie soil.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas coach promises ‘more aggressive’ Sydney display but Foord ‘unlikely’
Australia will play one more friendly against China at a sold-out Accor Stadium, just hours before Tony Gustavsson names his 18-player Paris 2024 squad on Tuesday.
- by Emma Kemp
‘It’s not OK’: Carpenter says calendar crunch has zapped Matildas’ energy
European-based Matildas are out on their feet after a long season - and an increasingly ‘jammed’ schedule is making it worse, according to one of Australia’s biggest stars.
- by Vince Rugari
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