Philippines 0-3 South Korea By Alyce Collett 5/3/26 Above: Jeon Yu-Gyeong (#15) celebrates after scoring against the Philippines. Photo: via AFC. South Korea is two from two so far in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after downing the Philippines 3-0 thanks to goals from Jeon Yu-Gyeong, Park Soo-Jeong and Mun Eun-Ju. South Korea was able toContinue reading “South Korea repeat dominance to stay undefeated at Asian Cup”
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France survive scare to win Nations League opener
Republic of Ireland 1-2 France By Alyce Collett 3/3/26 Above: Melvine Malard (left) and Sandy Baltimore (right) celebrate after Malard scored one of her goals tonight against the Republic of Ireland. Photo: via UEFA. France has gotten its UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign off to the perfect start, downing the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Dublin. TheContinue reading “France survive scare to win Nations League opener”
Ferns through to semis after second straight thrashing in World Cup Qualifiers
New Zealand 8-0 Solomon Islands by Maddison Hagger (2/3/26) Above: Hannah Blake completes a hat-trick against the Solomon Islands. Photo: OFC Media. New Zealand is safely through to the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Oceania qualifiers after defeating the Solomon Islands 8-0 at the National Stadium in Honiara. With three goals in the first half andContinue reading “Ferns through to semis after second straight thrashing in World Cup Qualifiers”
Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process
Australia 1-0 Philippines By Alyce Collett 1/3/2026 Above: The Matildas celebrate after Sam Kerr scored to help Australia to a win over the Philippines tonight. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Australia has started its 2026 Asian Cup with the perfect result, downing the Philippines 1-0 thanks to a first half goal from Sam Kerr. However despite pickingContinue reading “Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process”
Adelaide jump to third after silencing Brisbane’s Roar
Brisbane Roar 0-2 Adelaide United By Emma Burke 22/2/26 Above: Adelaide United players have every reason to celebrate tonight after picking up an important win over Brisbane . Photo: via the A-Leagues. Adelaide United have picked up all three points against Brisbane Roar, handily dispatching the home side 2-0 thanks to goals from defenders Emily Hodgson and EllaContinue reading “Adelaide jump to third after silencing Brisbane’s Roar”
Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Wellington Phoenix By Alyce Collett 20/2/2026 Above: Emma Pijnenburg (left) chases after Rachel Lowe (right). Photo: via Melbourne Victory. The Wellington Phoenix left it late, but managed to pinch an equalising goal at the death and ultimately draw with the Melbourne Victory one all. After Rhianna Pollicina slotted home a penalty perfectly early inContinue reading “Phoenix rise late to break hosts’ hearts”
Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad
By Alyce Collett (19/2/26) Above: Alex Chidiac is back in the Matildas’ squad after not being selected for a number of windows recently. Image: via A Leagues. The much anticipated Australian squad for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup has been revealed, with a good mix of experience and youth in the 26 player squad. On the one endContinue reading “Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad”
USA boosts squad experience level for SheBelieves Cup
By Alyce Collett (18/2/26) Above: The USA will be trying to win the SheBelieves Cup for the sixth time when the 11th annual edition of the tournament kicks off next month. Image: via US Soccer. In a big week for international squad announcements, the United States has revealed its squad for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, set to takeContinue reading “USA boosts squad experience level for SheBelieves Cup”
Ward names settled squad for Girls in Green
By Alyce Collett (17/2/26) Above: The Republic of Ireland will be looking to continue a strong run of momentum into a very important year of matches. Image: Ireland Football Twitter. The first squad for the Republic of Ireland for 2026 has been revealed, with not too many surprises in the 23 player squad set to take on FranceContinue reading “Ward names settled squad for Girls in Green”
Willa makes history as Sydney scorches Brisbane
Brisbane Roar 0-4 Sydney FC By Ella McShane 13/2/2026 Above: Sydney FC players celebrate after scoring one of their four goals tonight against Brisbane. Photo: Josh Springfield Photography Sydney FC are back on the winners list for the first time in over 80 days after a huge 4-0 win over the Brisbane Roar tonight. Willa Pearson madeContinue reading “Willa makes history as Sydney scorches Brisbane”
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