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Olympics Team of the Tournament.

By Emmanuel Faith 22/8/24 Above: Trinity Rodman. Photo: USWNT While the Olympics wrapped up a week ago, a lot of us are still basking in the lovely memories it gave us. From Emma Hayes first medal with the USA team to Marta’s legendary departure from football, there are lot to reminisce about this magnificenttournament. In this article, IContinue reading “Olympics Team of the Tournament.”

Bulleen Lions crowned premiers, while Preston and Royals offer finals preview

Preston 2 Essendon 2 By Joe Rosedon 20/8/24 Title rivals Preston and Essendon battle out to a 2-2 draw that puts Bulleen in pole position to secure a first-place finish. A goal from Ava Groba and an own goal from Ellie La Monte were cancelled out by Georgia Henderson and Haley Johnson A frenetic start to the game saw both teams find the back of the net in the first tenContinue reading “Bulleen Lions crowned premiers, while Preston and Royals offer finals preview”

Preston get revenge at Veneto Club

Bulleen 1 Preston 2 By Joe Rosedon 13/8/24 Above: Preston Lions. Photo via Preston Lions FC Instagram. Preston stun league leaders Bulleen at home with a stunning performance. Goals from Ellie La Monte and Miri Nishimura gave the away side the victory after Alana Murphy opened the scoring for the home side. In a rematch of the Nike Cup final and potential precursorContinue reading “Preston get revenge at Veneto Club”

Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement

By Kieran Yap (9/8/24) Above: Young Matildas striker Kahli Johnson (L) Emilia Murray and Ella O’Grady with manager Leah Blayney. Photo: Tiffany Williams/Football Australia. The Australian team to compete for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup is one of experience, depth and has plenty of attacking potential. Young Matildas manager Leah Blayney has namedContinue reading “Young Matildas squad blessed with experience and excitement”

‘This narrative of pampering is very disappointing to hear’: Football Australia responds to media coverage

By Kris Goman 5/8/24 Above: Football Australia CEO James Johnson. Photo: Kris Gorman James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia met with media this morning in Leichhardt, fresh off the plane from France, to talk about the Matildas journey at the Paris Olympics, the plans for replacing Tony Gustavsson and he also responded to the criticism the team hasContinue reading “‘This narrative of pampering is very disappointing to hear’: Football Australia responds to media coverage”

Germany through to Olympic semi finals

By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 4/8/24 Above: Germany celebrate the penalty shootout win over Canada. Photo: DFB Germany are through after some penalty shoot out heroics from Ann-Katrin Berger. Saving two of the spot kicks before converting the winning penalty, Berger produced a fantastic game to knock Canada out of the tournament. For 120 minutes, it seemedContinue reading “Germany through to Olympic semi finals”

The Matildas manager short list

By Genevieve Henry and Kieran Yap (2/8/24). Above: Melissa Andreatta. Photo: Aleksander Kostadinoski Football Australia must now move to find a new head coach of The Matildas. With the exception of 2020 (and COVID lockdowns) the next 12 months ahead are the first in recent times without a major tournament and that grants time toContinue reading “The Matildas manager short list”

Matildas exit Olympics group stage

USA 2-1 Australia By Kieran Petrik-Bruce 1/8/24 Above: Ellie Carpenter in action for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Til it’s Done It’s a saying that has become the call for Matildas and fans alike. It’s applicable on and off the field. In the 11 goal thriller over Zambia it was evident. Two goals down against USAContinue reading “Matildas exit Olympics group stage”

South Melbourne win in the west

By Joe Rosedon 31/7/24 Above: South Melbourne revel in another goal. Photo by Kou Media via South Melbourne FC instagram Calder United 0 South Melbourne 4 Within the opening seconds, South Melbourne really should have taken the lead. Isabella Sewards’ inch perfect through ball set Francesca Iermano through on goal. Her effort however rolled passed the far post. This wasContinue reading “South Melbourne win in the west”

Bulleen go six points clear at the top

By Joe Rosedon 25/7/24 Above: Bulleen celebrate the match winner against Brunswick. Bulleen Lions 1-0 Brunswick Juventus Bulleen secure fourth consecutive Victoria NPL win against a spirited Brunswick. A first header from Tiffany Eliadis goal from was enough to secure all three points for the league leaders. The stereotypical game of two half’s, Bulleendominated the first whilst Brunswick put the visitors under immense pressure but were unable toContinue reading “Bulleen go six points clear at the top”