tokyo 2020

'It's cut-throat' - Matildas need quality clashes before Tokyo

'It's cut-throat' - Matildas need quality clashes before Tokyo

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has welcomed new coach Tony Gustavsson's intent to play as many top opponents as possible in the build-up to a jam-packed schedule of international tournaments. 21 Jan 2021
'It's really, really important ...' - Olympic dream driving Roar prospect Akbari

'It's really, really important ...' - Olympic dream driving Roar prospect Akbari

Brisbane Roar prospect Rahmat Akbari is hoping the opportunities for youngsters in this year's A-League can propel him to Australia's Olympic team. 2 Jan 2021
Sermanni to coach NZ women at Olympics

Sermanni to coach NZ women at Olympics

Long-serving former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has been confirmed as the NZ women's coach at next year's Tokyo Olympics. 14 Jun 2020
'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

Matilda Clare Polkinghorne has her eyes on next year's Tokyo Olympics but is also keen to help drive football's future as part of the FFA's new think tank. 29 Apr 2020
Tokyo Olympics 'not likely' to be held in 2021

Tokyo Olympics 'not likely' to be held in 2021

A Kobe University virus expert says he's "very pessimistic" about the chances of the Tokyo Olympics going ahead in 2021. 21 Apr 2020
Arnold: We've got great times ahead of us

Arnold: We've got great times ahead of us

Olyroos coach Graham Arnold is confident his team can win a medal at Tokyo 2021 - especially if their older players are cleared to feature at the Olympics. 8 Apr 2020
Key Olyroos get Tokyo lifeline, but what happens to banned trio?

Key Olyroos get Tokyo lifeline, but what happens to banned trio?

FFA has welcomed a recommendation to maintain the current age eligibility dates for men's football at Tokyo 2021, with some key players set to benefit. 5 Apr 2020
Matildas' matches called off

Matildas' matches called off

The Matildas have been dealt a blow as they prepare for the Tokyo Olympics with friendlies against world No.1 USA and No.8 Canada cancelled due to coronavirus. 14 Mar 2020
Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Matildas' Foord faces virus quarantine

Caitlin Foord will be quarantined for 14 days before returning to Arsenal, while there are concerns over the Matildas' friendlies against the USA and Canada. 12 Mar 2020
Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

Matildas Player Ratings vs Vietnam

The Matildas have booked their spot in the Tokyo Olympics with a 2-1 win over Vietnam, but how did they fare? 12 Mar 2020
3 Things We Learned: Matildas Are Going To Tokyo

3 Things We Learned: Matildas Are Going To Tokyo

Well that's the way you qualify sometimes, not with a bang, but with a whimper. 12 Mar 2020
'Keep playing!': Total blackouts throw Matildas match into chaos

'Keep playing!': Total blackouts throw Matildas match into chaos

The Matildas Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier against Vietnam stopped less than one minute in due to a total electricity blackout at Vietnam's Cam Pha Stadium. 11 Mar 2020
'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

'We're going to go out whether there's a crowd or not...'

Coronavirus precautions mean the Matildas will face Vietnam behind closed doors but their preparation for their Olympic qualifier has been business as usual. 9 Mar 2020
Matildas keep eyes on Olympic prize

Matildas keep eyes on Olympic prize

Australia coach Ante Milicic says his side will not lose focus in Wednesday's Olympic play-off in Vietnam despite a thumping first-leg win. 7 Mar 2020
'We knew': Passionate Kerr stars in feisty Matildas win

'We knew': Passionate Kerr stars in feisty Matildas win

The Matildas have one foot planted squarely in Tokyo after running rampant 5-0 over Vietnam in front of over 14,000 fans in Newcastle. 6 Mar 2020
Patience key to Matildas' Olympic hopes

Patience key to Matildas' Olympic hopes

Matildas coach Ante Milicic believes patience will be the key in his team's Olympic qualifier against Vietnam, with a spot in Tokyo on the line. 5 Mar 2020