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The former Socceroos, A-League star pioneering a global solution to one of football’s biggest problems

The former Socceroos, A-League star pioneering a global solution to one of football’s biggest problems

Heading Pro, a specially designed football that is meant to keep players safe when heading the ball, is the brainchild of former Socceroo and current Western Sydney W-League coach Dean Heffernan and close friend Andrew Head, a specialist in the product development of footballs. 8 Nov 2020
'Contracts that enable them to live': The W-League's role is 'developing Matildas'...for now

'Contracts that enable them to live': The W-League's role is 'developing Matildas'...for now

Brisbane Roar coach Jake Goodship admits he is excited the 2020/21 W-League season has finally been confirmed. 29 Oct 2020
Sydney-Melbourne tug of war for Young Matildas prodigy

Sydney-Melbourne tug of war for Young Matildas prodigy

Much mystery surrounds the immediate playing future of rising W-League star Kyra Cooney-Cross. 20 Oct 2020
Meet Alicia: The Matildas legend in 'football's Mecca' still celebrating the 'bloody funny times'

Meet Alicia: The Matildas legend in 'football's Mecca' still celebrating the 'bloody funny times'

Former Matildas star Alicia Ferguson enjoyed a glittering playing career that saw her win five Australian domestic championship titles as well as represent Australia at two World Cups and an Olympic games. 18 Oct 2020
‘Not enough understanding’ of Matildas history, say former stars

‘Not enough understanding’ of Matildas history, say former stars

The time has come for the Matildas of the past to be welcomed back to their Australian footballing family according to two former legends. 14 Oct 2020
USA star lauds football down under

USA star lauds football down under

Reigning Dolan Medalist and W-League Golden Boot joint winner Kristen Hamilton admits she loved her time at the Western Sydney Wanderers and would be open to playing again in Australia. 29 Sep 2020
100 years since the illegal 'brilliant' first women's football match

100 years since the illegal 'brilliant' first women's football match

While there is evidence of women playing organised football in NSW as early as 1909, on 24 September 1921 the first official publicised women's football match in Australia was played at the Gabba between the North Brisbane Reds and the South Brisbane Blues. 16 Sep 2020
30,000 packed fans: First Matildas Olympian remembers 'changing point' 20 years ago

30,000 packed fans: First Matildas Olympian remembers 'changing point' 20 years ago

Matildas legend Alison Forman fondly recalls the Matildas Olympic debut at the Sydney 2000 games. 11 Sep 2020
New Womens Coaching Association is a game changer

New Womens Coaching Association is a game changer

The lack of women coaches in football inspired state league championship winning coach Aish Ravi and close friend Jules Hay to find a way to inspire other women to take on a leading role off the field. 3 Sep 2020
Grand final TV ratings struggle against NRL and AFL

Grand final TV ratings struggle against NRL and AFL

The A-League’s proposed move to winter to align with community football hasn’t been helped by the TV ratings since COVID19. 31 Aug 2020
'He threw the contract at Popa': Castro feud set to get ugly

'He threw the contract at Popa': Castro feud set to get ugly

Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has denied he has been involved in the drama surrounding club legend Diego Castro. 28 Aug 2020
FFA confirms expansion may go beyond Canberra

FFA confirms expansion may go beyond Canberra

FFA have confirmed that not only are Canberra in the running to have a new A-League club, but other currently unconfirmed consortiums as well. 25 Aug 2020
45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

45 years ago today: Australia's 'excellent' first match at the Asian Cup

On this day 45 years ago, at the first ever Asian Cup, an ‘Australian XI’ went down 3-2 to Thailand in front of over 4,000 people in hot and sticky conditions in Hong Kong. 25 Aug 2020
‘I never thought I’d see the day’ - Garriock to make Champions League history

‘I never thought I’d see the day’ - Garriock to make Champions League history

Matildas legend Heather Garriock will add another chapter to her amazing story when she becomes the first woman in Australia to take on a TV analyst role in an UEFA Champions League game. 8 Aug 2020
Aloisi stakes his claim to 'evolve' the women's game

Aloisi stakes his claim to 'evolve' the women's game

Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi admits he would love to again be part of the Matildas coaching setup as they head towards the 2023 World Cup. 3 Aug 2020
Stajcic treatment makes 'top coaches wary' of Matildas but 'political battle' is ongoing

Stajcic treatment makes 'top coaches wary' of Matildas but 'political battle' is ongoing

Former Matildas coach Steve Darby has given insights into the history of fighting for female coaches in Australia, while urging FFA and Australian football fans to support the next Matildas coach regardless of gender. 1 Aug 2020
Canberra secure big pedigree W-League coach

Canberra secure big pedigree W-League coach

Former US soccer development and Melbourne Victory W-League coach Vicki Linton is the new Canberra United coach. 31 Jul 2020
5 global marquees essential for W-League top-five status

5 global marquees essential for W-League top-five status

Sam Kerr was paid around $400,000 two years ago to be a marquee player for the W-League. The Matildas legend didn’t let FFA down, attracting crowds wherever she went. 28 Jul 2020
How the Matildas became 'strong confident women without any support'

How the Matildas became 'strong confident women without any support'

While there is evidence of women playing organised football as early as 1909 in NSW, the 24 September 1921 is widely acknowledged as the first public game of football. Over 10,000 fans saw North Brisbane beat South Brisbane 2-0 at the GABBA. 28 Jul 2020
‘I was so close to getting her to Canberra’

‘I was so close to getting her to Canberra’

Western Sydney forward Kristen Hamilton has capped a stellar debut season in the W-League, becoming the first Wanderer to win the coveted Julie Dolan Medal tonight. 25 Jul 2020
Matildas hot seat heating up as Milicic set to join Bulls and Montemurro says no

Matildas hot seat heating up as Milicic set to join Bulls and Montemurro says no

Joe Montemurro has apparently turned down overtures from FFA to coach the Matildas as they prepare for next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2023 World Cup. 15 Jul 2020

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