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World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

Former Matilda Angela Iannotta believes Australia needs to follow in Europe’s footsteps and have a full-time professional league. 15 Jun 2020
The 20 best (and worst) Caitlin Foord photos ever

The 20 best (and worst) Caitlin Foord photos ever

Today we're trawling through our archives to find the greatest Caitlin Foord photos of all time. 14 Jun 2020
FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA: This isn't a 2022 repeat. We've changed, FIFA's changed

FFA boss James Johnson has detailed how the process, FIFA and FFA have all changed since Australia's disastrous bid for the 2022 World Cup. 14 Jun 2020
Walsh: 'Hosting the World Cup will unify Australian football'

Walsh: 'Hosting the World Cup will unify Australian football'

Matildas legend Sarah Walsh has done it all at international level, but still can't put into words what it would mean to see the Matildas walk out to a packed home crowd in the 2023 World Cup. 14 Jun 2020
Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

The general manager of Australia and New Zealand's World Cup bid has spoken about both the logistics and expected ramifications of winning the hosting rights. 14 Jun 2020
Trailblazing football president says OZ / NZ World Cup would be 'a historic tournament of firsts'

Trailblazing football president says OZ / NZ World Cup would be 'a historic tournament of firsts'

One of the only female football presidents in the world says that the Australian and New Zealand AsOne 2023 World Cup bid ticks every box. 14 Jun 2020
Simon: 'I would tell myself, it's not going to be an easy road'

Simon: 'I would tell myself, it's not going to be an easy road'

Kyah Simon's frank and insightful Q&A session with young fans gives a sense of perspective on the Matildas' veterans journey so far. 14 Jun 2020
States face off over Home of the Matildas

States face off over Home of the Matildas

Football Victoria believes the first stage of their Home of the Matildas could be complete before Australia and New Zealand potentially host the Women's World Cup in 2023. 11 Jun 2020
FIFA gives Oz/NZ World Cup bid a glowing report

FIFA gives Oz/NZ World Cup bid a glowing report

Australia's bid to co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup with New Zealand has been boosted by a favourable FIFA bid evaluation report. 11 Jun 2020
OP: Neymar earned more than every female footballer combined. How do we change this?

OP: Neymar earned more than every female footballer combined. How do we change this?

There are professional footballers and then there are professional women’s footballers. 11 Jun 2020
How strong is our bid for the World Cup really?

How strong is our bid for the World Cup really?

Lessons have been learned after a disastrous effort to host the 2022 Men’s World Cup (there are no expensive videos of animated kangaroos and Paul Hogan) but what will FIFA be looking for in its next host and how optimistic can we be? 11 Jun 2020
Today's Matildas memory: When the lights go out in Vietnam

Today's Matildas memory: When the lights go out in Vietnam

When the lights went out in Vietnam during Olympic Qualification and the screen went black, players from the Australian side were heard yelling out, “keep playing!” 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Sam Kerr

Our favourite Matildas moments: Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr is an inspiration in virtually every way imaginable. She finishes off our series, celebrating each individual Matilda’s most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Alanna Kennedy

Our favourite Matildas moments: Alanna Kennedy

The towering defender (we're all about cliches here) is next up in our new series celebrating each individual Matilda’s most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Caitlin Foord

Our favourite Matildas moments: Caitlin Foord

Next up, the Arsenal dynamo herself: Caitlin Foord, in our series celebrating each individual Matilda's most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020
Our favourite Matildas moments: Lisa De Vanna

Our favourite Matildas moments: Lisa De Vanna

Today: De Vanna! Our new series celebrating each individual Matildas most amazing, amusing and important highlights. 10 Jun 2020

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