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5 years ago

I won’t stop fighting for my players – they’re human beings

Becoming an A-Leagues head coach tests you in ways you can’t imagine – but it’s a job I’ve always dreamed of, writes Western Sydney Wanderers coach and former Matildas star Catherine Cannuli for KEEPUP. One of the hardest things I’ve...

5 years ago

The day that COVID took my beloved football away

COVID-19 took football away from me, but it couldn't stop my love affair with the game.

5 years ago

Jets sign Norway international winger

Newcastle have secured Norwegian international winger Marie Markussen for the upcoming A-League Women's season, while Canberra have landed two young Americans.

5 years ago

Carpenter, Maclaren and Metcalfe secure acclaim from their peers

Three of Australia’s brightest professional footballers, Ellie Carpenter, Jamie Maclaren and Connor Metcalfe, have been revealed as the winners of the 2021 PFA Players’ Awards. Olympique Lyonnais Féminin and Matildas right-back Ellie Carpenter – whose career began so spectacularly in...

5 years ago

FA to contract Cup, pre-season game refs

Football Australia will appoint referees for upcoming FFA Cup and A-Leagues pre-season matches, but it doesn't have as yet a full-time arrangement in place.

5 years ago

Phoenix appoint A-L Women head coach

Former Welsh international Gemma Lewis has been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Wellington Phoenix's A-League Women's team.

5 years ago

Matildas defender Nevin signs for Victory

Matildas youngster Courtney Nevin has signed with defending A-League Women champions Melbourne Victory for the upcoming season.

5 years ago

Wellington Phoenix sign on for W-League

Wellington Phoenix will join the W-League for the new season but will originally be based in Australia.

5 years ago

Heyman signs on: Julie Dolan Medalist to build on Canberra comeback

CANBERRA United star and W-League legend Michelle Heyman will look to extend her lead as the league’s all-time top goalscorer in 2021/22, signing on for another season at Canberra United. Heyman announced her retirement at the end of the 2018/19 W-League campaign,...

5 years ago

Signing news: Allen returns to Wanderland, City captain extends stay

MATILDAS defender Emma Checker has re-signed with Melbourne City for the next two W-League campaigns. Checker has made 23 of her 101 W-League appearances for the club since signing on in 2019, captaining the side through a testing 2020/21 campaign....

5 years ago

Signing news: Sky Blues retain Premiership trio, Roar youngster signs on

THE W-League signing spree continued on Thursday, August 19 as a number of clubs added key personnel to their respective squads ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. Melbourne City legend Rebekah Stott announced her return to the game on Thursday morning, signing...

5 years ago

Rebekah Stott to make triumphant W-League return

IN complete remission after successfully battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, W-League legend Rebekah Stott is set to return to the game as she signs on with Melbourne City ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. City’s equal-leading appearance maker took a one-season hiatus from football after her Stage...