kyra cooney cross

'She had to grow up quickly'

'She had to grow up quickly'

Kyra Cooney-Cross is about to finish her second W-League season and now has a winner’s medal around her neck already at the age of just 16. 8 Feb 2019
'KICK' inspires next generation

'KICK' inspires next generation

ABC’s KICK series three has received positive feedback after acting as a curtain raiser for this season’s W-League campaign. 14 Dec 2018
Young Matildas win over defensive Lebanon

Young Matildas win over defensive Lebanon

The Young Matildas have continued their winning start to the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualification with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon. 27 Oct 2018
ANALYSIS: Young Matildas qualify for final

ANALYSIS: Young Matildas qualify for final

Australia have the chance to exact revenge for their Group A loss to Thailand in the AFF Women’s Championship, after beating Vietnam 4-2 in the semi-final. 12 Jul 2018
Young Matildas share the scoring in a nine goal victory

Young Matildas share the scoring in a nine goal victory

It was scorers delight as seven Young Matildas got their name on the score sheet with an emphatic 9-0 victory against Timor-Leste. 5 Jul 2018
Teacher by day, footballer by night...

Teacher by day, footballer by night...

If you love your job, you never have to go to work. It’s certainly the case for Bulleen Lions and Melbourne Victory winger Lia Privitelli who is devoted to juggling teaching with her football. 28 Feb 2018
Cooney-Cross earns Young Footballer nomination

Cooney-Cross earns Young Footballer nomination

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and NAB, together with Melbourne Victory are proud to announce Kyra Cooney-Cross as the November nominee for the Westfield W-League, NAB Young Footballer of the Year 2017/18 Award. 29 Nov 2017
15-year-old's Matildas dream

15-year-old's Matildas dream

Kyra Cooney-Cross is only 15-years-old but her dream of playing for the Matildas could soon become a reality. 9 Nov 2017
The 15-year-old that can 'hurt you'

The 15-year-old that can 'hurt you'

Fifteen-year-old Kyra Cooney-Cross could potentially be one of the Matildas’ future stars as she currently trains with 17 other Australians in the AIS in Canberra from 11-14 July. 13 Jul 2017