Catherine Paquette

Sydney FC preparing to defend their Premiers Plate

Sydney FC preparing to defend their Premiers Plate

The W-League is in the mist of its signing season. As teams battle to keep and acquire talent, Sydney FC is busy expanding its squad in efforts to continue pursuing success. 9 Sep 2021
Opinion: W-League departures are a good thing

Opinion: W-League departures are a good thing

The W-League has seen an exodus in recent years, leading many individuals to state it is becoming a development league. This should not be seen as a sign of its weakness but of its strength. 4 Sep 2021
Matildas striker’s last-minute Aston Villa deal could prove prosaic

Matildas striker’s last-minute Aston Villa deal could prove prosaic

Another Australian has signed with an FAWSL club. This time it was Emily Gielnik who made the shock move to Aston Villa on the last day of the singing window. It could prove a brilliant signing for both club and player. 4 Sep 2021
A new era is unfolding at Brisbane Roar

A new era is unfolding at Brisbane Roar

The Roar announced the beginning a new era last week, one that would have a Queensland-centric approach as part of the development of their W-League program. 4 Sep 2021
FA launch program to find 30,000 new female coaches and players

FA launch program to find 30,000 new female coaches and players

Football Australia has launched a new initiative to increase the number of women in coaching after Australian numbers have remained stagnant in recent decades. 25 Aug 2021
Matildas Abroad Wrap-Up: Aussies at Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal

Matildas Abroad Wrap-Up: Aussies at Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal

A number of Australians are playing in Great Britain this year, in the English FA Women's Super League, the English FA Women's Championship and the Scottish Women's Premier League 25 Aug 2021
Matildas star in Champions League with eight Aussies in action

Matildas star in Champions League with eight Aussies in action

The 2021-22 UEFA Women's Champions League kicked off this week with the first round of the group qualification stage. Several Australians and New Zealanders had success and progress to the second round. 25 Aug 2021
Matildas stars face off for PFA awards

Matildas stars face off for PFA awards

Seven Australian players have been nominated for the PFA Women's Footballer of the Year and Women's Young Footballer of the Year. 22 Aug 2021
Matildas' new Serie A star announces international retirement

Matildas' new Serie A star announces international retirement

It has been a busy 24 hours for former Matildas star Aivi Luik. Not only did she announce her retirement from international play, but also the beginning of a new chapter with Serie A side Pomigliano. 22 Aug 2021
Matildas tumble in FIFA rankings, but why?

Matildas tumble in FIFA rankings, but why?

Despite their best ever appearance in a major tournament, the Matildas have tumbled in the most recent FIFA Rankings to the bewilderment of many. But why? 22 Aug 2021
Matildas defender makes Denmark move to reignite national career

Matildas defender makes Denmark move to reignite national career

Matildas defender Jenna McCormick has began a new European adventure after signing with AGF. 22 Aug 2021
'Words can't describe': W-League star makes football return after cancer battle

'Words can't describe': W-League star makes football return after cancer battle

W-League and Football Fern star Rebekah Stott has made an inspiring return to football following her fight with cancer. 20 Jul 2021
How worried should we be about winless Matildas?

How worried should we be about winless Matildas?

The Matildas failed to produce a single win in their 2021 Olympic preparations. Should we once again be worried? 20 Jul 2021
Matildas Abroad: Matildas leave Sweden with mixed fortunes

Matildas Abroad: Matildas leave Sweden with mixed fortunes

The Matildas spent their last week in Örebäcksvallen, Sweden before moving to Nara, Japan for the final Olympic preparations. They play the Nadeshiko on Wednesday, July 14. However, several Matildas and non-Olympic Australians saw play this past week. 13 Jul 2021
Matildas land in Tokyo with a very different climate

Matildas land in Tokyo with a very different climate

After more than a month in Sweden, the Matildas have arrived in Japan for the final phase of their Olympic preparation. 13 Jul 2021
'Outrageous': New Zealand battling NWSL over Olympic 'discrimination'

'Outrageous': New Zealand battling NWSL over Olympic 'discrimination'

Football Ferns get major blow to their Tokyo Olympics preparations as important players held back by their NWSL clubs. 13 Jul 2021
Matildas Abroad: A hero finally returns to action

Matildas Abroad: A hero finally returns to action

While the Matildas Olympic squad trains in multi-layers, Elise Kellond-Knight returned from a year on the sidelines and Emma Checker was named captain of her Icelandic club. 7 Jul 2021
Chosen! Matildas best XI and formation for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games

Chosen! Matildas best XI and formation for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games

A viewer of recent Matildas matches may have some wondering what is going wrong. However a closer examination shows progression and a way forward to Olympic Group success. 6 Jul 2021
Four more Matildas heading to Tokyo after Olympic changes

Four more Matildas heading to Tokyo after Olympic changes

Between the World Cup and the Olympics, the latter can easily be argued as the harder tournament physically. For teams who make it from the first match to the last, they can end up playing six games in seventeen days. 6 Jul 2021
Biggest exclusions from Matildas Tokyo 2021 squad

Biggest exclusions from Matildas Tokyo 2021 squad

Who were the most unfortunate Matildas excluded from the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games squad? 30 Jun 2021
Matildas Abroad: 7 Aussies get last chance as Logarzo jets off

Matildas Abroad: 7 Aussies get last chance as Logarzo jets off

Matildas around Europe got their last chance to impress this weekend ahead of the squad’s announcement for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. 29 Jun 2021