By Kieran Yap 9/3/24 Above: Australia line up to face Chinse Taipei in the final group game. Photo: Football Australia/Tiff Williams Australia has qualified for the Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Goals to Jessika Nash, Zara Kruger and Claudia Cicco gave The Young Matildas a comfortable win over Chinese Taipei and guaranteed themContinue reading “Young Matildas qualify for U20 Women’s World Cup in style”
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Match report: Canberra United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
By Ryan Miller-Woods 9/3/24 Both Canberra United and Western Sydney Wanderers shared the points with a 1-1 draw at McKellar Park. Michelle Heyman’s 150th match for United saw late drama and a result that for Canberra’s finals aspirations would be seen as a missed opportunity. Photo by Canberra United Early on in proceedings, there wereContinue reading “Match report: Canberra United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers”
Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup
By Kieran Yap 7/3/24 Above: The Australian U20’s. Photo: Tiff Williams/Football Australia Australia sit on top of group A after beating a determined and defensive Uzbekistan The Young Matildas have won their second group game in the Under 20 Asian Cup with a 2-0 result against Uzbekistan. First half goals to Daniela Galic and PetaContinue reading “Young Matildas get the job done early, and edge closer to the World Cup”
‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp
By Kieran Yap 5/3/24 Above: Sasha Grove via Football Australia. After their gusty 2-1 win over South Korea, The Young Matildas have every right to be buoyant, but are still remaining focussed on the task at hand as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in the U20 Asian Cup. Despite the unplayable conditions, Australia was able toContinue reading “‘There’s a lot of determination in this squad’- Sasha Grove and Daniela Galic speak from The Young Matildas camp”
Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory
By Kieran Yap 3/3/24 MelindaJ Barbieri’s volleyed equaliser gave Newcastle a deserved point at home against Perth Glory. In an attacking game, filled with chances for both sides it was the Jets playmaker who scored the goal that could be crucial to their season. Above: Newcastle and Perth Glory battle for possession. Photo: Newcastle JetsContinue reading “Match Report: Newcastle Jets 1-1 Perth Glory”
CONCACAF Gold Cup: The Group Stage Review
By Emmanuel Faith 3/3/24 The Concacaf Gold cup has been filled with thrill, glee and a lot of roller-coaster emotions. From mouthwatering goals to mind-bending results, our correspondent Emmanuel Faith, brings us a review of the Group Stage. Above: Linda Caicedo for Colombia. Photo: Concacaf Twitter The Concacaf Gold Cup means different things to different countries. For countries like USAContinue reading “CONCACAF Gold Cup: The Group Stage Review”
Match report: Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United
By Jonathon Hagger 3/3/24 Above: Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper, Sarah Langman. (Source: @CCMariners on Twitter) The Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United faced off in the ‘Pink Round’, as chosen by the Mariners club, to show support for the Glenn McGrath Foundations breast cancer awareness campaign.There were no issues for spectators knowing which team wasContinue reading “Match report: Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United”
Young Matildas start Asian Cup with a momentous win
By Kieran Yap 3/3/24 A combination of incredible mentality, and an ability to adapt on the field and coaches bench delivered Australia’s Under 20 team a win for the ages. Above: Peta Trimis (middle), Daniela Galic and Lara Gooch celebrate Australia’s equaliser against South Korea. Photo: Football Australia Leah Blayney’s Young Matildas have begun theirContinue reading “Young Matildas start Asian Cup with a momentous win”
Match Report: Melbourne Victory 5-3 Wellington Phoenix
Five-star Victory overpower the Phoenix By Callum Logie (03/03/24). Above: Paige Zois (right, facing camera) celebrates with Tori Hansen. Photo: Melbourne Victory La Trobe University hosted a clash between teams on different trajectories so far this season with the Victory looking to continue their great form. Malbourne Victory came into the game after an emphatic 4-0 home victoryContinue reading “Match Report: Melbourne Victory 5-3 Wellington Phoenix”
How Matildas are made: The pathways to the national team
When young players arrive in the national team and on the big stage it should look like the next logical step and not a giant leap. Here are some of the systems set up to help young guns become senior Matildas By Kieran Yap 14/2/24 Photo: Jessika Nash (left) Naomi Chinnama (middle) and Daniela GalicContinue reading “How Matildas are made: The pathways to the national team”
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