lisa de vanna

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
Barbieri on NPLW: You’re not exactly allowed to pay players

Barbieri on NPLW: You’re not exactly allowed to pay players

Melissa Barbieri sees a big gap between NPLW VIC and the W-League after being appointed Heidelberg United head coach late last year. 27 Jun 2017
AAMI Park hosts South in epic NPL first

AAMI Park hosts South in epic NPL first

Fans of South Melbourne are in for a treat this Sunday when the first NPL double header ever held at AAMI Park kicks off. 6 Jun 2017
Can we kick it? Yes, Australia can!

Can we kick it? Yes, Australia can!

The world lost its head this morning over a stunning bicycle kick from Emre Can to seal Liverpool's win over Watford and keep them on track for fourth spot in the EPL. 2 May 2017
South Melbourne signs Matildas star De Vanna

South Melbourne signs Matildas star De Vanna

Matildas Captain Lisa De Vanna has signed for A-League aspirants South Melbourne signifying the former NSL powerhouse’s intent to gain a W-League licence. 8 Apr 2017
De Vanna cops one-match ban

De Vanna cops one-match ban

Matildas and Canberra United striker Lisa De Vanna has been suspended for one game after a bizarre case for an incident which occurred three weeks ago. 23 Feb 2017
Disciplinary Committee catching up with De Vanna?

Disciplinary Committee catching up with De Vanna?

W-League striker Lisa De Vanna may find herself in hot water after all, following an off-the-ball incident in Canberra United’s 1-0 semi-final loss to Melbourne City. 14 Feb 2017
De Vanna to get away with off-the-ball incident

De Vanna to get away with off-the-ball incident

Canberra United striker Lisa De Vanna will get away with her off-the-ball elbow on Jess Fishlock which was missed by referee Rebecca Durcau in Melbourne City’s 1-0 away win in the W-League semi-final. 6 Feb 2017
Matildas duo up for AFC gong

Matildas duo up for AFC gong

The Socceroos have missed out but Matildas pair Caitlin Foord and Lisa de Vanna have been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Player of the Year award. 10 Nov 2016
Time for the Matildas to step it up...

Time for the Matildas to step it up...

Former Matildas vice-captain Joey Peters believes defender Steph Catley holds the power to shape women’s football. 19 Aug 2016
Matildas mateship !

Matildas mateship !

It might have been a heartbreaking result for the Matildas but the match against Brazil did at least give one light moment when Lisa De Vanna had to be reminded which end the water comes out of from her bottle... 13 Aug 2016
Top 50 Aussies: 10-1

Top 50 Aussies: 10-1

This is it - the final top ten of our Top 50 Aussies of 2016! Get a back issue of the August issue of FourFourTwo magazine to see exclusive pics and interviews with the stars in the full rundown.
Grab a copy here now! And see the full list here... 12 Aug 2016
'Beating Brazil is life or death'

'Beating Brazil is life or death'

Matildas co-skipper Lisa De Vanna says beating Brazil in their Olympics quarter final is a matter of life or death. 12 Aug 2016
'Pressure all on Brazil'

'Pressure all on Brazil'

The Matildas will be facing a hostile crowd when they take on Brazil in the quarter final of the women's football at the Rio Olympics but Australian co-captain Lisa De Vanna says the pressure is on the home team. 11 Aug 2016
De Vanna: Canada game crucial

De Vanna: Canada game crucial

Matildas hero striker Lisa De Vanna says getting a win against Canada in their opening game at the Olympics overnight tonight will be crucial if Australia is to progress out their group. 3 Aug 2016
De Vanna: Don't believe the hype

De Vanna: Don't believe the hype

With expectations high that the Matildas can win a medal in Rio, Lisa De Vanna says the team are ignoring the hype surrounding the team and are concentrating on doing the job themselves. 1 Aug 2016