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'A tough process': How Johnson's loyalty to Matildas boss paid off

'A tough process': How Johnson's loyalty to Matildas boss paid off

Just 10 months ago there were those pointedly asking whether Tony Gustavsson was the right man to lead the Matildas into the Women’s World Cup. 11 Jul 2023
'You see all the big crowds the EPL gets...Oh, I wish Australia'

'You see all the big crowds the EPL gets...Oh, I wish Australia'

Unprecedented crowds and pressure to perform in Australia will not distract from the Matildas' goal of winning a World Cup, goalkeeper Lydia Williams says. 11 Jul 2023
Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes

Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes

The century-old soccer rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will continue later this year after it was announced a friendly will take place in London. 11 Jul 2023
'I love a rebuild': Postecoglou outlines vision for an attacking Tottenham

'I love a rebuild': Postecoglou outlines vision for an attacking Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou, the first Australian manager to work in the Premier League, has spoken of his plans for Tottenham Hotspur - and they include Harry Kane. 11 Jul 2023
FIFA refuse to condemn players mocking the haka

FIFA refuse to condemn players mocking the haka

Spain and the Netherlands have received backlash from football fans ahead of the Women's World Cup after vision emerged of players mocking the haka. 10 Jul 2023
Alou Kuol returns to Mariners after stint in Germany

Alou Kuol returns to Mariners after stint in Germany

Central Coast have offset the loss of grand final hero Jason Cummings by luring striker Alou Kuol back to the A-League Men club. 10 Jul 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Perth Glory line up Stajcic to revive A-League fortunes

EXCLUSIVE: Perth Glory line up Stajcic to revive A-League fortunes

Perth Glory have teed up former Matildas and Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic as the successor to Ruben Zadkovich, the head coach who quit the club last month with a year of his contract still to run. 10 Jul 2023
'Perfect storm': Ex-Matildas supremo tips World Cup glory

'Perfect storm': Ex-Matildas supremo tips World Cup glory

Former coach Alen Stajcic believes a “perfect storm” is brewing around the Matildas which could culminate in Women's World Cup glory on home soil next month. 9 Jul 2023
Matildas star Raso joins Spanish giants Real Madrid

Matildas star Raso joins Spanish giants Real Madrid

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Australia international Hayley Raso, just days before the Women's World Cup gets under way. 8 Jul 2023
Arzani to join Victory: 'Thank him for his efforts'

Arzani to join Victory: 'Thank him for his efforts'

Former Socceroo Daniel Arzani is expected to sign with Melbourne Victory after being released from the final year of his contract with Macarthur FC. 7 Jul 2023
'What we do': Mariners decimation continues

'What we do': Mariners decimation continues

Central Coast Mariners winger Sammy Silvera and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover have moved to English Championship side Middlesbrough. 7 Jul 2023
Gloveman Glover grabs four-year Middlesbrough deal

Gloveman Glover grabs four-year Middlesbrough deal

Former Melbourne City keeper Tom Glover has signed a four-year deal with Middlesbrough, immediately joining the Championship club’s pre-season camp in Portugal after passing his medical. 7 Jul 2023
FIFA approves flying of Indigenous flags at women's cup

FIFA approves flying of Indigenous flags at women's cup

FIFA has approved a request from Australia and New Zealand to fly national and Indigenous flags at all Women's World Cup games. 7 Jul 2023
Socceroos great Attilla Abonyi is mourned

Socceroos great Attilla Abonyi is mourned

Football Australia chairman Chris Nikou has led tributes to Socceroos great Atilla Abonyi who has died. 6 Jul 2023
Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 4 Jul 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Middlesbrough reel in $1m Mariners sensation Silvera

EXCLUSIVE: Middlesbrough reel in $1m Mariners sensation Silvera

Middlesbrough have emerged as massive favourites to sign Central Coast Mariners marvel Sammy Silvera for a fee in excess of $1 million. 4 Jul 2023
Untested Bazeley given New Zealand All Whites job

Untested Bazeley given New Zealand All Whites job

Darren Bazeley has been appointed as New Zealand soccer coach through to the 2026 World Cup, ending a long search for the next All Whites boss. 4 Jul 2023
Sam Kerr: 'This is my 'biggest regret'

Sam Kerr: 'This is my 'biggest regret'

Matildas superstar captain Sam Kerr is ready to handle the pressure and attention from opponents that will follow her in a Women's World Cup on home soil. 3 Jul 2023
Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL. 3 Jul 2023
Matildas star Kerr rules out wearing rainbow armband

Matildas star Kerr rules out wearing rainbow armband

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr says she will not put her team's World Cup chances at risk by wearing the banned OneLove rainbow armband. 3 Jul 2023
From hearing loss to Real Madrid transfers: The Matildas World Cup squad at a glance

From hearing loss to Real Madrid transfers: The Matildas World Cup squad at a glance

The Matildas' 23-player squad for the 2023 Women's World Cup squad at a glance. 3 Jul 2023