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Canada send Sinclair off with a win against The Matildas

Canada 1-0 Australia By Emma Burke 6/12/23 Above: Clare Hunt for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Australia have been defeated 1-0 by Canada in their final game of 2023, after a lacklustre performance against the most recent Olympic gold medallists. Head coach Tony Gustavsson made ten changes to the starting xi used in the first CanadaContinue reading “Canada send Sinclair off with a win against The Matildas”

Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts

By Emma Burke (6/12/23). Above: The Matildas in training to face Canada: Photo: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. Matildas’ head coach Tony Gustavsson has faced Australian and Canadian media in a match day -1 press conference to discuss his reasoning behind line-up choices, playing on synthetic grass, and the importance of this game as an opportunity to farewellContinue reading “Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts”

Spectacular O’Grady strike seals win for Young Matildas.

China U20 1-3 Australia U20 By Kieran Yap 3/12/23 Above: The Young Matildas celebrate Ella O’Grady’s (right) goal against China’s Under 20’s. Photo: Football Australia. There was no A-League Women this weekend, but many of the competition’s best players were still in action as the Young Matildas defeated China in an international friendly. Goals toContinue reading “Spectacular O’Grady strike seals win for Young Matildas.”

Gustavsson tells fans to expect some new faces and tactics against Canada

By Kieran Yap 1/12/23 Above: Sarah Hunter is one of the players who may make their debut in this international window. Photo: Rachel Bach/By The White Line. Supplied by Football Australia. As Australia prepares to play Canada, fans should expect the team to seize the chance to experiment and improve Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson willContinue reading “Gustavsson tells fans to expect some new faces and tactics against Canada”

Micah confident ahead of Sinclair showdown

By Kieran Yap 30/11/23 Above: Liverpool and Matildas Goalkeeper Teagan Micah. Photo: Liverpool FC Australia is lucky to have Tegan Micah. The hero of the Toyko Olympics has had to overcome some challenges of late, but is back to fitness, and thrilled to be in the final Matildas camp of 2023. “It’s exciting to beContinue reading “Micah confident ahead of Sinclair showdown”

“Back yourself in and enjoy yourself.” – Emily van Egmond’s advice for new Matildas

By Emma Burke (29/11/23). Above: Matildas star Emily van Egmond (right) with Newcastle Jets. Photo: Liberty A-League. In the lead-up to the Matildas’ final two games of 2023, midfielder Emily van Egmond told the media today that this international window is all about “building momentum,” as the Paris Olympic Games are, “right around the corner.”Continue reading ““Back yourself in and enjoy yourself.” – Emily van Egmond’s advice for new Matildas”

Grace Maher: In a familiar town but a new club and a new role

By Kieran Yap (28/11/23). Above: Grace Maher (middle) with Chloe Logarzo (L) and Jaclyn Sawicki (R) Photo: Western United. Western United established themselves as one of the competition’s benchmarks last season, but Mark Torcaso’s side was not prepared to stand still. This year they announced the arrival of Grace Maher in one of the statementContinue reading “Grace Maher: In a familiar town but a new club and a new role”

Corbin equaliser lights up Suncorp Stadium

Brisbane Roar 1–1 Adelaide United By Ben Carey Above: Brisbane Roar’s Mia Corbin celebrates her game equalising goal. Photo: Brisbane Roar. Brisbane Roar played out a scrappy 1-1 draw with Adelaide United on Sunday evening in front of a healthy crowd at Suncorp stadium, the site of the now infamous Matildas penalty shootout against France at this year’s Women’s World Cup. It was a historic occasion, because it was the firstContinue reading “Corbin equaliser lights up Suncorp Stadium”

City hold on against Sydney resurgence

Sydney FC 2-3 Melbourne City By Emma Burke 26/11/23 Above: Daniela Galic (left), Emina Ekic (11) and Taylor Otto (right) for Melbourne City. Photo: Melbourne City. In what was truly a game of two halves, Melbourne City held out against Sydney FC to win 3-2, securing their pole position on the ladder and leaving themContinue reading “City hold on against Sydney resurgence”

Jets beat Canberra in seven-goal thriller

Canberra United 3-4 Newcastle Jets By Kieran Yap (26/11/23). Above: Sarina Bolden (right) and Libby Copus-Brown (left) for Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Jets Twitter. The Newcastle Jets won an entertaining match against Canberra United and showed that they are more than just the Emily van Egmond show. Newcastle went into this game buoyed by theContinue reading “Jets beat Canberra in seven-goal thriller”