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Simon: Matildas know what’s on the line

Simon: Matildas know what’s on the line

Knowing a World Cup qualification spot is on the line in tonight’s Asian Cup game against Japan has the Matildas filled with extra motivation and determination, says star striker Kyah Simon. 13 Apr 2018
Logarzo: Japan game is massive

Logarzo: Japan game is massive

Ahead of Australia’s Asian Cup game against Japan, Matildas star Chloe Logarzo says qualifying for next year’s Women’s World Cup would be massive for the women’s game. 13 Apr 2018
Velaphi released, Degenek re-signed

Velaphi released, Degenek re-signed

Former Melbourne City and Perth Glory goalkeeper Tando Velaphi has been released by newly promoted Japanese J.League club Shonan Bellmare. 12 Jan 2018
Halloran completes J.League move

Halloran completes J.League move

Fringe Socceroo Ben Halloran has officially joined newly promoted J.League club V-Varen Nagazaki from German 2.Bundesliga outfit Heidenheim. 9 Jan 2018
Langerak set for Japanese switch

Langerak set for Japanese switch

Socceroos goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak is reportedly on the verge of a AU$2 million transfer to join newly promoted Japanese outfit Nagoya Grampus. 9 Jan 2018
Halloran to seal J.League move

Halloran to seal J.League move

Forgotten Socceroo Ben Halloran is on the verge of a move from Germany to join newly promoted J.League club V-Varen Nagazaki. 5 Jan 2018
Ange's new club miss out on 2018 ACL

Ange's new club miss out on 2018 ACL

Ex-Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou's new club Yokohama F. Marinos have failed to qualify for the 2018 AFC Champions League (ACL) after an extra-time 2-1 defeat to Cerezo Osaka in the Japanese Emperor's Cup final on Monday. 2 Jan 2018
Ange: I had nothing left to achieve

Ange: I had nothing left to achieve

Ex-Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has provided some insight into why he left his post, saying he felt he’d achieved everything he sought out to achieve. 21 Dec 2017
Degenek: Ange can win trophies in Japan

Degenek: Ange can win trophies in Japan

Yokohama F. Marinos’ Socceroo Milos Degenek believes the J.League club will be chasing trophies after Ange Postecoglou’s appointment as their head coach on Tuesday. 19 Dec 2017
Matildas draw reigning Asian Cup champions Japan

Matildas draw reigning Asian Cup champions Japan

The Matildas will enter the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup red-hot favourites, but will have their work cut out for them to secure a top-two group-stage finish after drawing reigning champions Japan and the always-dangerous Korea Republic. 10 Dec 2017
Matildas v Asia: Cup draw preview of all eight nations

Matildas v Asia: Cup draw preview of all eight nations

The final draw for the AFC Women's Asian Cup takes place tomorrow, with Australia red-hot favourites to lift the trophy for a second time. 9 Dec 2017
Duke's Shimizu avoid J.League drop

Duke's Shimizu avoid J.League drop

Australian striker Mitch Duke played his part as Shimizu S-Pulse came from behind to win 3-1 over Vissel Kobe on Saturday to avoid relegation from the J.League. 3 Dec 2017
Ange in line for J.League job - report

Ange in line for J.League job - report

Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is in the mix to take over as boss of J.League club Yokohama F. Marinos according to reports. 2 Dec 2017
Junior Matildas thrashed by Japan

Junior Matildas thrashed by Japan

The Junior Matildas kicked off their AFC Under-16 Championship campaign with a huge 5-0 loss to Japan on Monday. 12 Sep 2017
Roos on the road to Damascus and play-offs against Syria

Roos on the road to Damascus and play-offs against Syria

Australia will need to qualify for Russia 2018 the hard way through up to four punishing tough play-offs after Saudi Arabia beat Japan 1-0 this morning. 6 Sep 2017
Milligan: Japan will give 100%

Milligan: Japan will give 100%

Former Japan-based Socceroo Mark Milligan is confident the Blue Samurai won’t fold against Saudi Arabia with Australia’s automatic World Cup qualification hopes hinging on the result. 3 Sep 2017

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