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5 years ago

McPherson to let local talent shine as Roar’s new W-League boss

BRISBANE Roar will look to let Queensland talent thrive in its W-League program under new head coach Garrath McPherson, who signed a multi-year deal with the club ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. McPherson returns to Roar after serving as assistant...

5 years ago

Midfield duo join Cooney-Cross in returning to Victory

MELBOURNE Victory star Kyra Cooney-Cross is joined by fellow midfielders Amy Jackson and MelindaJ Barbieri in recommitting to the club ahead of the 2021/22 W-League campaign. Jackson and Barbieri inked new deals to play under head coach Jeff Hopkins for another...

5 years ago

Signing news: Jets lock in key duo, Sky Blues reveal new skipper

NEWCASTLE Jets have bolstered their squad for the 2021/22 W-League campaign, with both Tara Andrews and Hannah Brewer signing on for another season at the Jets. The star striker and defensive enforcer extend their respective stays in Newcastle with a...

5 years ago

Emerging W-League talent contributing to bright Matildas future

THEY rose to prominence in the W-League to excel for the Matildas at Tokyo 2020, and to show the world that they’re here to stay. And after helping guide Australia further than ever before at the Women’s Football Tournament at Tokyo 2020, the nation’s...

5 years ago

W-League stars give United States their all in Matildas’ brave Olympic showing

THEY may be departing Tokyo 2020 without medals to show for their considerable efforts, but all 22 players in the Matildas squad can hold their heads high after taking it to a number of talent-laden nations to secure a fourth-place finish at the...

5 years ago

How to watch: Matildas battle United States for bronze at Tokyo 2020

IT all comes down to this: one last fixture of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament, providing the Matildas one more chance to medal at an Olympic Games for the very first time. It’s a battle for bronze between two fierce...

5 years ago

Yallop’s versatility shines through in typically assured Semi Final showing

TAMEKA Yallop has gone about her business with efficiency and class at the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament to date, excelling as one of the Matildas’ star performers in a variety of roles. And now, as Tony Gustavsson faces a...

5 years ago

W-League’s Matildas contingent stand tall in slender Semi Final defeat

DOWN but not out, the Matildas progress to the bronze medal match of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with their heads held collectively high, after throwing everything at Sweden in a 1-0 Semi Final defeat on Monday night. Sweden progress to the gold...

5 years ago

How to watch: Matildas prepare for historic Semi Final clash with Sweden at Tokyo 2020

THE Matildas sail into uncharted waters on Monday night, facing off with Sweden in Australia’s first ever Semi Final fixture at an Olympic Football Tournament at Nissan Stadium. Tony Gustavsson’s side progressed to the final four after a mesmeric 4-3...

5 years ago

W-League stars help Matildas claim historic Quarter Final victory

THE Matildas progressed to the Semi Finals of an Olympic tournament for the first time with an unforgettable 4-3 win over Great Britain at Kashima Stadium on Friday night. The seven-goal thriller saw W-League stars of past and present take centre...

5 years ago

How to watch: Matildas meet Great Britain in Quarter Final showdown

THE Matildas face a stern Quarter Final test in unbeaten Great Britain, with a spot in the final four at the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament going on the line on Friday night. A goalless draw with United States on...

5 years ago

Cooney-Cross looms as “secret weapon” in Matildas medals push

MELBOURNE Victory boss Jeff Hopkins says it’s only a matter of time before Kyra Cooney-Cross shows the world what she’s capable of. But as she competes at Tokyo 2020 in an experienced Australian squad brimming with household names and international stars,...