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'It's cut-throat' - Matildas need quality clashes before Tokyo

'It's cut-throat' - Matildas need quality clashes before Tokyo

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has welcomed new coach Tony Gustavsson's intent to play as many top opponents as possible in the build-up to a jam-packed schedule of international tournaments. 21 Jan 2021
Olyroo suffers massive injury blow

Olyroo suffers massive injury blow

Melbourne City have confirmed Olyroo Aiden O'Neill is set for three months on the sidelines due a back injury. 21 Jan 2021
'We need to make the most of what we have...' - Blank slate for Matildas

'We need to make the most of what we have...' - Blank slate for Matildas

Three years out from a Women's World Cup on home soil, new Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has declared there's a blank slate for selection. 20 Jan 2021
Former Socceroos coach Frank Arok dies

Former Socceroos coach Frank Arok dies

Australian football is in mourning following the death of former Socceroos coach Frank Arok, aged 88. 12 Jan 2021
Socceroos' wait for new club nearing end

Socceroos' wait for new club nearing end

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine is reportedly set to sign for Scottish club Hibernian, ending a six-month wait to find a new club. 11 Jan 2021
'Shocked and surprised' Socceroo Ryan prepared for Brighton exit

'Shocked and surprised' Socceroo Ryan prepared for Brighton exit

Socceroo Mat Ryan is prepared for the possibility of leaving Brighton in the January transfer window after falling out of favour at the Premier League club. 30 Dec 2020
The Matildas are a 'little stale', warns De Vanna - 'There's no competition...'

The Matildas are a 'little stale', warns De Vanna - 'There's no competition...'

Melbourne Victory recruit Lisa De Vanna said the upcoming W-League season is crucial for young players wanting to push for Matildas selection. 23 Dec 2020
'He has such a winning mentality...' - Matildas ready for new era to begin

'He has such a winning mentality...' - Matildas ready for new era to begin

Matildas young gun Ellie Carpenter is raring to get stuck into life under new coach Tony Gustavsson when his tenure kicks off on January 1. 18 Dec 2020
Banter vs brains in new Simon Hill football news quiz show!

Banter vs brains in new Simon Hill football news quiz show!

The premiere of an Australian-based irreverent news quiz show hosted by voice of football Simon Hill sees brains tested against banter in a brutal battle of wits. 15 Dec 2020
'There is a challenge for us all' - W-League talent need more games

'There is a challenge for us all' - W-League talent need more games

Matildas assistant coach Mel Andreatta is confident there is plenty of talent in the W-League but those players need more games in order to develop. 1 Dec 2020
'We're just chomping at the bit' - Van Egmond impatient for Matildas' reunion

'We're just chomping at the bit' - Van Egmond impatient for Matildas' reunion

West Ham's Emily van Egmond believes Australia can win Olympic soccer gold next year but warns the English-based Matildas need to join forces - and quick. 27 Nov 2020
'I really had no chance' - Maradona toyed with me: Socceroos great

'I really had no chance' - Maradona toyed with me: Socceroos great

Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade says Argentina's legendary Diego Maradona toyed with him during a World Cup qualifier in 1993. 26 Nov 2020
'There's a performance gap...' - Matildas eye squad depth for 2023 WWC

'There's a performance gap...' - Matildas eye squad depth for 2023 WWC

A Matildas talent identification camp will play an important role in developing a deeper talent pool ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil. 23 Nov 2020
'We played some very good stuff' - Olyroos downed by ACL-bound Sydney

'We played some very good stuff' - Olyroos downed by ACL-bound Sydney

Sydney FC made the most of a slow start by the Olyroos to score three early goals in a 3-0 friendly victory at Jubilee Stadium. 12 Nov 2020
'Now is a whole new fresh start' - Olyroos must capitalise on chances

'Now is a whole new fresh start' - Olyroos must capitalise on chances

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says A-League based Olyroos must make the most of this month's friendlies against Sydney FC and Macarthur FC. 11 Nov 2020
Passionate Arnold reveals 'Socceroos will die for each other and that badge...I get too devastated'

Passionate Arnold reveals 'Socceroos will die for each other and that badge...I get too devastated'

After knocking back an offer from Korean club FC Seoul, Graham Arnold has reaffirmed his commitment to the Socceroos and Olyroos. 29 Oct 2020