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Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico

by Ben Gilby (6/4/24) Above: Ellie Carpenter speaking from the Matildas Florida base. Image: Football Australia. With a whole week of training behind them in the build-up to next week’s friendly with Mexico, Ellie Carpenter and Sharn Freier have been speaking from the Matildas’ Florida HQ. Ellie Carpenter: “I really think we can achieve somethingContinue reading “Inside the Matildas: Carpenter and Freier reflect on preparations for Mexico”

Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak

by Ben Gilby (3/4/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking from the Matildas camp in Florida. Image: Football Australia. Heyman: Experience and age is a gift Michelle Heyman is buzzing. That trademark smile is even wider than before. This is a 35-year-old striker at the top of her form and having the absolute time of her lifeContinue reading “Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak”

Andreatta: “It’s invaluable” – The return of the U23 Matildas

3/4/24 Above: Matildas U23 head coach Mel Andreatta – her side will be returning to action Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s U23 Women’s National Team will return to international action during the May/June international window when they take part in the Four Nations Tournament held in Växjö, Sweden.  The friendlies – hosted at Visma Arena and Värendsvallen – will see theContinue reading “Andreatta: “It’s invaluable” – The return of the U23 Matildas”

City secure Premiers Plate

Perth Glory 1-2 Melbourne City by Jonathon Hagger with additional reporting from Ben Gilby (31/3/24) Above: A battle for possession at Macedonia Park today. Photo: Perth Glory. Melbourne City secured the victory they needed to lift the Premier’s Plate in Western Australia. Dario Vidosic’s side took advantage of Sydney FC’s final-week failure to secure threeContinue reading “City secure Premiers Plate”

Wellington’s win leaves Wanderers needing a favour from rivals

Wellington Phoenix 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers by Ryan Miller Woods (30/3/24) Above: Wellington Phoenix celebrate against Western Sydney Wanderers earlier today. Photo: stuff.co.nz In Mackenzie Barry’s 50th appearance for the Wellington Phoenix, Wellington ended their season on a high with a 2-0 win against Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park. For the Wanderers, they’ll haveContinue reading “Wellington’s win leaves Wanderers needing a favour from rivals”

Canberra off the bottom with crucial win over Wellington

Canberra United 1-0 Wellington Phoenix by Ryan Miller-Woods (24/3/24) Above: Canberra United (green) tussle for possession against Wellington Phoenix today. Photo: Canberra United. Canberra United moved them off the bottom of the ladder and kept their first clean sheet of the season as they defeated Wellington Phoenix at McKellar Park today. It was a fairlyContinue reading “Canberra off the bottom with crucial win over Wellington”