From a “normal life” to a World Cup at 30 years of age
Jaclyn Sawicki was living in Canada and enjoying retirement until a former Matildas’ coach touched base. ERIN SMITH explains how everything changed for the now Western United captain.
A-League
ALW Tackle: Sydney FC gun suffers cruel ACL blow
The dreaded ACL injury has struck Australian football once more – and this time it has the potential to derail Sydney FC’s premiership campaign.–
Arsenal set to give A-League stars a serious wake-up call
Caitlin Foord’s Arsenal side will take on an A-League Women’s All Stars team in Melbourne this year – and the match will make one thing very clear.
Wanderers ‘very together’
Thrashed 7-0 by Melbourne City less than a week ago, the Wanderers have hit back with a win in Perth.
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Olyroos kicking goals ahead of World Cup, 2024 Olympics
Updated: NSW has confirmed itself as the hotbed of young football talent – and future Olympians – with 13 locals involved in the Olyroos booking a ticket to the Asian Cup.
Big incentive as finals system revamped
Finishing first in the A-League season will have more benefits than just lifting the Premier’s Plate after a big finals adjustment.
Worldwide backing for soccer star’s brave move
Sporting luminaries from Matildas superstar Sam Kerr to Spanish legend Gerard Pique and English pundit Gary Lineker have all applauded Adelaide star’s Josh Cavallo’s decision to come out as gay.
Landmark football moment goes viral
When Josh Cavallo came out to his coach six weeks ago he wasn’t sure what the reaction would be, but the support has been overwhelming.
Footballer’s reveal exposes ‘sad’ truth
Reaction over Socceroo Josh Cavallo revealing himself as the only openly gay male A-League player has exposed a tragic secret.
‘Incredible courage’: Coach lauds first gay footballer
A conversation after Josh Cavallo seemed off during pre-season paved the way for the first gay male footballer in Australia to feel supported in coming out.
Shock announcement as rising Roar star reveals cancer battle
Brisbane Roar young gun Izaack Powell has revealed he has been battling Leukaemia for months.
Reds star comes out as gay in world first
Young Adelaide United ace Josh Cavallo has announced himself as the only gay male professional footballer in the world.
First Aussie football star comes out as gay
Young Socceroo Josh Cavallo has announced himself as the only current, openly gay male professional footballer in the A-League.
How Federici’s secret injury battle proved too much
His goalkeeping heroics led to a decorated career spanning the best part of two decades. However, Adam Federici’s brave final chapter was plagued by a painful injury which led to his shock retirement.
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