After a horrible 12 months from the Matildas, and a crucial lead in to the 2027 World Cup ahead, Football Australia is pleading for funding for women’s football or it could quickly be left behind.
A Matildas star slotted four goals for her club team in England just as she and her Australian teammates were snubbed in a major football award.
One of the A-League’s most sought after players is off the market, with Michelle Heyman putting pen to paper. ERIN SMITH takes a look at how every club is faring ahead of the new season.
After being forced to leave Real Madrid, much loved Matildas star Hayley Raso has teamed up with two of her Australian teammates at a massive English club.
A leaked photo appeared to have revealed that Matildas’ forward Michelle Heyman may be departing the women’s A-League headed overseas, but a contracting issue appears to have scuppered any plans. ERIN SMITH reports.
In just 18 months Clare Hunt has gone from unknown A-Leagues players to superstar Matilda and Tottenham recruit – none of it would have happened without a former Matildas coach.
It’s been revealed that Matildas veteran Aivi Luik withdrew herself from Olympics selection due to a football ban for a doping offence, rather than the hamstring injury making her unavailable.
A Matildas veteran is considering going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal a doping violation ban.
The rift in Australian football has been highlighted by Paramount and Ten being extended as the host broadcaster of the sport. Leaving Australian soccer in a horrible position once again, ROBBIE SLATER writes.
Despite bowing out of the Olympics without a medal, the Matildas’ pulling power has resulted in a nine-figure TV deal.
Revelations in 2021 of bullying and other issues within the Matildas sent shockwaves through football and led to a new project to protect players.
They still don’t have a coach but the Matildas have secured an opponent for October’s FIFA women’s international window.
16 year-old Gold Coast product Shelby McMahon will pack her bags for Melbourne after signing a rare three-year A-League deal with Melbourne City.
In an extraordinary interview the Matildas longest serving coach has publicly defended ousted coach Tony Gustavsson and said the disastrous Olympic result is not the coach’s fault.
Football Australia boss James Johnson is looking for answers after the worst Olympic campaign in Matildas history as he hits back at criticism and denies rift with star striker Sam Kerr.
The Matildas don’t need to look further than the Olympic village for an idea of what it takes to be the world’s best, writes ROBBIE SLATER. And it’s time Football Australia takes responsibility if they’re ever going to get there.
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.
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.
An unmitigated disaster – there’s no other way to describe the Matildas’ failed Olympic Games campaign. And Football Australia has themselves to blame for what is a costly failure, writes Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER.
Jess Fox Australia’s “greatest athlete,” France’s hometown hero, Mollie’s nerves get the better of her, the hard truths for the Matildas and more on the Matty and the Missile podcast in Paris.
After the worst Olympic Games performance in the history of the Matildas Football Australia and coach Tony Gustavsson have mutually agreed to part ways.
The Matildas’ Olympic campaign has come to an end after a disappointing loss to the USA. ERIN SMITH casts her eye over every performance.
The Matildas’ Olympic campaign is over after going down to the USA, with unwanted history made by the Australian team.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson’s reign as coach will end after this Olympics, but questions have been raised about his management of the team in France.
Having survived by the skin of their teeth against Zambia, the Matildas take on women’s football giants the USA. ERIN SMITH breaks down the changes they must make to stand any chance.
As the final Matildas’ Olympic spots remain up for grabs, former Socceroo Robbie Slater believes it’s time the players step up after a ‘novice’ performance against China.
Tired was the word used to describe the Matildas’ performance against China and, according to defender Ellie Carpenter, it might not be too far from the truth.
Following a last-minute draw against China, in one of two friendlies this week ahead of Paris, Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson is fast approaching D-Day for the Olympic squad finalisation. ERIN SMITH details the decisions he faces.
Tony Gustavsson is unlikely to be any closer to handing out the final four tickets to Paris after the fringe Matildas struggled to impress against a well-drilled Chinese outfit and injury concern for a key striker.
Tony Gustavsson is questioning his decision to play Caitlin Foord in the Matildas’ 1-1 draw with China after the Arsenal star suffered a hamstring injury.
The Matildas struggled for cohesion all night in their Olympics warm-up before a veteran popped up with a huge late goal.
Ante Milicic will draw on his knowledge of the Matildas system as he prepares to battle with his former team on Friday night, in his first appearance as China head coach.
Matildas star Caitlin Foord says Friday night’s match up against China is ‘definitely not a friendly match’ as Tony Gustavsson prepares to cull five from wider squad.
His job as China coach is to beat the Matildas, but the former boss of Australia’s women’s football team still as a soft spot for his old side.
While it’s all business for the Matildas as they prepare for the Olympic Games, Mary Fowler says there is also some ‘fun’ being had in camp.
A coach who knows the Matildas ‘very well’ will be intent on sending Australia to the Olympics on a losing note.
It’s never easy to say goodbye, even when you have to do it as much as Aussie sporting power couple Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler.
Life in Paris suits Matildas star Clare Hunt, who is set to play a key role in her team’s bid for an Olympic Games medal.
A number of Matildas are expected to hang up their boots before the next World Cup but one Aussie coach has been helping shape the next generation into stronger and smarter players.
The Matildas will ‘cherish’ their latest chance to play on home soil when they host China in matches in Adelaide and Sydney.
She’s played alongside the world’s best and has seen the highest of success, now Caitlin Foord has her sights set on Olympic gold, and the Matildas star could be the key to victory.
A Matildas star has admitted she was ‘going through the motions’ before moving to Arsenal four years ago.
Ellie Carpenter’s last Champions League final led to one of the toughest moments in the Matildas’ defender’s career, but she won’t be thinking about that at all this time around.
With the Olympic Games fast approaching a final call has been made on injured captain Sam Kerr after her devastating injury.
The Matildas will be without Sam Kerr in Paris, with Football Australia confirming a brutal blow to the teams’ Olympic hopes.
The chance to test herself against Matildas teammates Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley is just one reason Cortnee Vine is excited about the A-League All Stars’ clash with Arsenal.
The lure of recreating some World Cup magic and playing in front of sold out crowds could be enough to tempt some fan favourites to extend their Matildas careers.
After dropping out of the race to host the men’s FIFA World Cup, Football Australia has instead landed another tournament for the Matildas to shine.
There are still a handful of Matildas spots up for grabs for as Tony Gustavsson nails down his final Olympic squad. And he’s been given timely news from a backline rock. ERIN SMITH’S full analysis inside.
The tributes have been glowing for a veteran Matildas trailblazer who will bow out after the Paris Olympics.
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