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Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

An effective state and national policy platform targeting all government levels for infrastructure funding will be urgently needed over the coming years as grassroots football and the A-League and W-League align, while a Women’s World Cup looms.  23 Jun 2020
Matildas legend: This is the coach to win us the World Cup

Matildas legend: This is the coach to win us the World Cup

Matildas great Angela Iannotta believes Italian legend Carolina Morace would be the ideal candidate to lead Australia to 2023 World Cup glory, if current coach Ante Milcic moves on after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. 23 Jun 2020
Star Matildas striker snaps up ‘opportunity abroad’

Star Matildas striker snaps up ‘opportunity abroad’

Another Matilda has announced her departure from the W-League in order to go overseas. 22 Jun 2020
Report: Japan withdraws 2023 World Cup bid

Report: Japan withdraws 2023 World Cup bid

Reports from Japanese news agency Kyodo News are stating that Japan has withdrawn its bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 22 Jun 2020
From ‘tuck shop’ to 'true equality'

From ‘tuck shop’ to 'true equality'

Clare Polkinghorne, Renae Dower and Melissa Andreatta have all spoken about the ramifications of hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2020
Fringe Matildas who could come back in 2021

Fringe Matildas who could come back in 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics delayed until next year and players now scattered across Europe after some high profile moves, 2021 could provide squad selectors with new challenges. 22 Jun 2020
Italian legend urges FIFA to choose Aus / NZ World Cup bid

Italian legend urges FIFA to choose Aus / NZ World Cup bid

Italy’s legendary striker Carolina Morace has given Australia and New Zealand her full support to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 22 Jun 2020
Legends unite calls to induct 'godfather of women’s football' into Hall of Fame

Legends unite calls to induct 'godfather of women’s football' into Hall of Fame

Women’s football in NSW was on the cusp of something special in the 1960s. After being banned from playing in 1922, women who loved football decided they would push through the barriers rather than be suppressed by them. 22 Jun 2020
The secret war behind our Women's World Cup bid

The secret war behind our Women's World Cup bid

There is a secret war happening in this country, and getting the World Cup would be a major coup for the good guys. 20 Jun 2020
Big opportunity opens up for Raso at Everton

Big opportunity opens up for Raso at Everton

Hayley Raso has been gifted a massive opportunity at her new Women's Super League club Everton after the club's star English striker's shock departure. 20 Jun 2020
Roestbakken: What it was like to debut in the Miracle of Montpellier

Roestbakken: What it was like to debut in the Miracle of Montpellier

Karly Roestbakken debuted for the Matildas in front of nearly 20,000 fans in arguably Australia's greatest World Cup match of all time. 20 Jun 2020
What would the 2023 World Cup in Australia actually look like?

What would the 2023 World Cup in Australia actually look like?

In less than a week the FIFA Council will announce the host of the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup. 20 Jun 2020
Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

A recent BenchMark study conducted by True North Research about Australia's emotional connection to sports teams has shown Australian women's national teams dominating top connectivity rankings. 20 Jun 2020
Chidiac, Foord and Gielnik's Champions League hopes alive

Chidiac, Foord and Gielnik's Champions League hopes alive

After many months of uncertainty UEFA have announced that the Women's Champion's League will be concluded in August. 20 Jun 2020
Matilda joins six-time Champions League winners

Matilda joins six-time Champions League winners

Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has signed for French champions Olympique Lyon. 18 Jun 2020
Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Matilda Emma Checker is set to become the latest Australian player to head to Europe, signing a deal with French top flight team FC Fleury 91. 15 Jun 2020