Above: India lines up for a team photo. Image: Indian Football on X. By Genevieve Henry (25/2/26). The Indian women’s national team, known fondly as the Blue Tigresses, were one of the better teams in Asia in the early days of the AFC. Since then, their dominance has fluctuated due to lack of support, butContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: India”
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Asian Cup Preview: Vietnam
Above: The Vietnamese Women’s National Team lines up. Image: VNA. By Genevieve Henry (24/2/26). The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng or Golden Star Women Warriors, have been a powerhouse in Southeast Asia for decades now. They competed in their first World Cup in 2023 and have participated inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Vietnam”
Asian Cup Preview: Uzbekistan
Above: The Uzbekistan Women’s National Team lines up. Image: AFC. The Uzbekistan Women’s National Team is making their long awaited return to the Asian Cup. From their first year as an official team in 1995 to 2003, they played in every Asian Cup group stage, but then they fell off the map. In 2018, UzbekistanContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Uzbekistan”
Asian Cup Preview: China
Above: The Chinese Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: People China. By Genevieve Henry (22/2/26). The Chinese Women’s National Team — The Steel Roses — are the most titled team in the history of the Asian Cup. Although they won the 2022 edition, they may not be in quite as goodContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: China”
Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh
Above: The Bangladesh Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: Bangladesh Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (21/2/26) The Bangladesh Women’s National Team are set to appear at their first ever Asian Cup, the only debutants of the 2026 edition. Drawn into Group B alongside China, North Korea, and Uzbekistan, Bangladesh will haveContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh”
Asian Cup Preview: North Korea
Above: The U-20 North Korean Women’s National Team celebrates their most recent World Cup win. Image: The Guardian. By Genevieve Henry (20/2/26) Looking for their fourth title, the most unknown and perhaps most threatening team heading into the 2026 Asian Cup is North Korea. Known as the “Eastern Azaleas,” this team has a long historyContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: North Korea”
“It’s a Make or Break”:Victory Prepare for Phoenix Challenge
Above: Taylor Ray speaks to the media. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Isabelle Campbell (20/2/26) Melbourne Victory move from a meeting with the league leaders to a clash with the side directly beneath them. After holding first-placed Melbourne City to a draw last weekend, Victory now turn their attention to Wellington Phoenix, who sit second onContinue reading ““It’s a Make or Break”:Victory Prepare for Phoenix Challenge”
“One win keeps us in the pack.” Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Grace Johnston preview Newcastle Jets Clash
Above: Grace Johnston speaks to the media. Image: Perth Glory. By Ella McShane (19/2/26) Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and young gun Grace Johnston spoke to the media ahead of their match up with Newcastle United for round 18 of the Ninja A-League. Three points separate the respective sides, therefore the common theme of a tightContinue reading ““One win keeps us in the pack.” Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Grace Johnston preview Newcastle Jets Clash”
Asian Cup Preview: The Philippines
Above: The Philippines lines up for a team photo. Image: Philippines Women’s National Team. By Genevieve Henry (19/2/26). A growing power in Asian women’s football, The Philippines Women’s National Team will be competing in their 11th Asian Cup. Las Filipinas will look to improve upon their semifinal appearance in the 2022 edition. Competing in GroupContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: The Philippines”
Asian Cup Preview: Iran
Above: Iran lines up for a recent game. Image: Iran Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (18/2/26). The Iranian Women’s National Team, also known as Shirzanan or the Lionesses, are set to compete in Group A against Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines in their second-ever Asian Cup. With a mixed bag of performances against otherContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Iran”
