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11 years between Matildas caps too long for W-League's 'Pirlo, Xavi, Iniesta'

11 years between Matildas caps too long for W-League's 'Pirlo, Xavi, Iniesta'

There are growing calls for Western Sydney Wanderers’ midfielder Ella Mastrantonio to be drafted into Ante Milicic’s Australian squad for next year’s Olympic qualifiers, ending a 11 year international drought for one of the best technical players in Australia. 2 Dec 2019
Hat trick Hero Hamilton lauds team mates

Hat trick Hero Hamilton lauds team mates

Kristen Hamilton is the type of player Wanderers fans dreamed about. The Red and Black army don’t need to pinch themselves though, she is real and she is here! 29 Nov 2019
Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers Player Ratings

Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers Player Ratings

The Wanderwomen showed they are the real deal. The three amigos rode into town and took over, the Maestro played her tune, the youngster came of age. Get excited Wanderers fans. 28 Nov 2019
Q & A with Rylee Baisden

Q & A with Rylee Baisden

Rylee Baisden is one of the real success stories of the Queensland NPLW program. 26 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Victory v Incheon Hyundai Steel

3 Things We Learned: Melbourne Victory v Incheon Hyundai Steel

Perhaps the W League has further to go than we thought after Melbourne Victory slumped to a 4-0 loss to WK League champion Incheon Hyundai. 26 Nov 2019
'No one left with shattered confidence': Chelsea Blissett's battle-hardened journey to stardom

'No one left with shattered confidence': Chelsea Blissett's battle-hardened journey to stardom

With the type of attitude that team-mates, coaches and fans absolutely love, Chelsea Blissett is more than just a future star. 26 Nov 2019
The Wanderers midfielder with 'the best technique in men's or women's game'

The Wanderers midfielder with 'the best technique in men's or women's game'

Despite the star factor around her, former Matilda Ella Mastrantonio could be one of the signings of the season 23 Nov 2019
'Promotion / relegation adds excitement' to potential NPLW restructure

'Promotion / relegation adds excitement' to potential NPLW restructure

The restructure of female football in Victoria has caused plenty of drama, however some have welcomed the change. 22 Nov 2019
Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory player ratings

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory player ratings

A classic Thursday night encounter with Casey Dumont literally saving her new team against her old one. 21 Nov 2019
'If you can't see it, you can't be it': Blowing the whistle for female referees

'If you can't see it, you can't be it': Blowing the whistle for female referees

Many say refereeing is the toughest gig in football. 18 Nov 2019
Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory player ratings

Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory player ratings

Sydney FC showed how professional they are with a solid performance. Melbourne Victory have a lot of improvement to do if they are to get to where they were last year. 17 Nov 2019
'The whole Young Matildas system is wrong': Pressure on overhaul after another failed youth World Cup campaign

'The whole Young Matildas system is wrong': Pressure on overhaul after another failed youth World Cup campaign

After losing 9-1 to South Korea and conceding 21 goals to North Korea, Japan and South Korea in three games, serious questions are being asked about the development of our elite female footballers in Australia. 16 Nov 2019
From Grand Finals to near oblivion: The NPLW club that never says die

From Grand Finals to near oblivion: The NPLW club that never says die

From Grand Finals to near oblivion: Galaxy United are a club that have experienced the highs and lows the world game throws at us. But things are looking up for the Geelong based female-only club. 14 Nov 2019
Matildas Player Ratings v Chile

Matildas Player Ratings v Chile

See how the Matildas rated in their 1-0 win over Chile in game two of the series. 12 Nov 2019
Despite equal pay 'female football will be neglected' until W-League attendances rise

Despite equal pay 'female football will be neglected' until W-League attendances rise

Women’s football faces a problem the new Matildas pay deal can't fix by itself. 9 Nov 2019
Matildas player ratings v Chile

Matildas player ratings v Chile

The Matildas looked solid for most of the game but we tired out towards the end. The timing of passes and runs were a bit off, but credit Chile’s defence for sticking solid. See how we summed everyone up... 9 Nov 2019
'Parents are sick and tired': The exorbitant fees destroying grassroots football

'Parents are sick and tired': The exorbitant fees destroying grassroots football

As the dust settles on the news that Geelong Galaxy United and Southern United won’t have Football Victoria NPLW seniors in 2020, fingers inevitably are being pointed in all different directions. 2 Nov 2019
Independent W-League: The 'imperatives' for professional women's football

Independent W-League: The 'imperatives' for professional women's football

The W-League contributes a tiny fraction of FFA's overall revenue. But if the game can't improve without professional players, how can it secure professional wages? 1 Nov 2019
'There's no point comparing codes or gender': Former Matildas stance against Australia's contrast culture

'There's no point comparing codes or gender': Former Matildas stance against Australia's contrast culture

Former Matilda and current VPLW coach Deb Nichols says the biggest mistake made in female football is the endless comparison to the male version of the game. 1 Nov 2019
'We're already behind AFLW': The W-League and NPLW opportunity crisis

'We're already behind AFLW': The W-League and NPLW opportunity crisis

The W-League and WNPL are unable to sustain the weight of talent searching for professional opportunities, and without action, Australian football may begin to haemorrhage its best and brightest. 31 Oct 2019
Exclusive: Victorian NPLW under scrutiny

Exclusive: Victorian NPLW under scrutiny

Football Victoria’s NPLW competition is in for an exciting 24 months with a number of interesting changes and proposals being put forward. 28 Oct 2019