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The worst case scenario: How would losing the W-League impact Australian football?

The worst case scenario: How would losing the W-League impact Australian football?

We all know that without the W-League, which will commence it’s 13th season later this year, we would not have the strength in the Matildas side that currently exists. 20 May 2020
Our top five performing Matildas in the last 12 months

Our top five performing Matildas in the last 12 months

Over the last 12 months, Australia’s Matildas have made a huge mark within football, which has been noticed not only by their own Australian fans but worldwide. 17 May 2020
'Stuff it' and move W-League to winter - or risk irrelevance

'Stuff it' and move W-League to winter - or risk irrelevance

The W-League needs to be bold if it is to maintain its status as one of the premier women’s competitions in the world, say NPLW stars. 17 May 2020
Date set for 2023 Women's World Cup host selection

Date set for 2023 Women's World Cup host selection

The FIFA Council has announced that it will decide the host of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup virtually on June 25, 2020. 16 May 2020
Report: Matildas' WSL seasons ended

Report: Matildas' WSL seasons ended

The English FA and the FA Women's Super League organisers, after a board meeting on Friday, have reportedly come to the conclusion that the best option for the FA WSL is to curtail the 2019-20 season. 16 May 2020
Matildas goalkeeper on the COVID front lines

Matildas goalkeeper on the COVID front lines

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the often-overlooked importance of nurses to our society. One of these is Matildas' and Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont. 14 May 2020
'Minimum employment standards' tops footballers union's women's plan

'Minimum employment standards' tops footballers union's women's plan

Global footballer's union FIFPRO have released a plan for women's football post COVID19 including collective bargaining and minimum employment standards as their primary objectives. 6 May 2020
'Put up with' to welcomed: Women's football's continual evolution

'Put up with' to welcomed: Women's football's continual evolution

'Dedicated Lives: An oral history of women’s football in Australia' hears the stories of the groundbreakers in women's football, both known and unknown. But it stems from a father's personal journey. 5 May 2020
Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Global Updates

Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Global Updates

Where are they, how are they faring and when might they resume? We catch up with the current status for all Matildas abroad. 4 May 2020
Female footballers almost twice as likely to suffer depression as men

Female footballers almost twice as likely to suffer depression as men

A global survey by FIFPro has found that 22% of female footballers interviewed reported suffering depression symptoms, as opposed to 13% of men. 22 Apr 2020
Studies launched to combat women's sport's ACL crisis

Studies launched to combat women's sport's ACL crisis

It's one of the worst and unfortunately most common serious injuries in sport, but the days of it affecting women at an alarming rate may be numbered. 22 Apr 2020
Galabadaarachchi: 'I'm just thinking about the future'

Galabadaarachchi: 'I'm just thinking about the future'

One of Australian football's most exciting prospects, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is back in Australia with her family during the COVID-19 pandemic while her Women's Super League club is in lockdown. 21 Apr 2020
Footballers showing 'all the signs' of depression during coronavirus

Footballers showing 'all the signs' of depression during coronavirus

Australian Bristol City Women's coach, Tanya Oxtoby, has said there are worrying signs emerging among her players during the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 Apr 2020
Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Matildas and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord has admitted Western Sydney Wanderers stars' Caitlin Cooper and Erica Holloway's emergency services jobs have inspired her to different post-football aspirations. 21 Apr 2020
Dowie primed to make amends in potential swan song

Dowie primed to make amends in potential swan song

A W-League championship medal is all that eludes Melbourne Victory legend Natasha Dowie. 11 Mar 2020
Melbourne Derby Player Ratings

Melbourne Derby Player Ratings

No less than equalling the all time Derby record. Melbourne City thumped Melbourne Victory 4-0 at Lakeside Stadium. 16 Feb 2020

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