Ben Gilby was in today’s Australia media conference with captain Sam Kerr and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The Matildas’ all-time record scorer highlighted the fact that the best possible legacy from their home World Cup would be increased funding to match the sport’s status as the one with the biggest participation rate in the countryContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation”
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Hayley Raso: “I’m sharp, firing, and ready to go”
Ben Gilby was in The Matildas’ media conference with Hayley Raso today and heard the winger emphasise that whilst she isn’t getting the minutes she’d like at Manchester City, she is more than ready to perform for her country against Scotland and England (5/4/23). Above: Hayley Raso in action for Australia against South Africa inContinue reading “Hayley Raso: “I’m sharp, firing, and ready to go””
Matildas Tuesday Training
Andy Wicks was at Australia’s training session today in Surrey as Tony Gustavsson’s team prepare to take on Scotland at AFC Wimbledon on Good Friday (4/4/23). Above: Amy Sayer (left) and Matilda McNamara, who were today added to the Matildas squad after injury withdrawals. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. Australia have confirmed that Caitlin FoordContinue reading “Matildas Tuesday Training”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 18th round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season. Plus, an update on France’s national team (3/4/23) Above: Hervé Renard (center) with Laurent Bonadéi (left) and David Ducci (right). Photo: Antonio Mesa / FFF. News from France’s national squad France have announced their new head coach, Hervé Renard. Renard, 54 years old, isContinue reading “The View From France”
Grainger announces Cymru squad and new assistant coach
by Martin Townley (30/3/23) Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who announced her latest squad yesterday. Photo: FAW. Cymru manager Gemma Grainger yesterday announced her squad for upcoming friendlies against Northern Ireland and Portugal. Grainger has named 26 players for the two games as Cymru look to build on an unbeaten Pinatar Cup campaign. ReturningContinue reading “Grainger announces Cymru squad and new assistant coach”
Carpenter & McNamara return for Matildas ahead of Lionesses and Scotland tests
by Ben Gilby (23/3/23) Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson has unveiled a strong squad for the April international window matches against England and Scotland. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 24-player squad for next month’s internationals against Scotland and England. Whilst Steph Catley and Emily Gielnik are unavailable, there isContinue reading “Carpenter & McNamara return for Matildas ahead of Lionesses and Scotland tests”
The ParaMatildas are back as Australia hosts 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships
Above: Today’s gathering announcing Australia will host the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships with ParaMatildas, ParaRoos, and officials present. Photo: Mark Avellino/Football Australia. by Ben Gilby (17/3/23). Australia has been confirmed as the host of the men’s and women’s 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships (Para Asian Cup) following a decision made by the International Federation of Cerebral PalsyContinue reading “The ParaMatildas are back as Australia hosts 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships”
Australia v Scotland Friendly: All the details
by Ben Gilby (10/3/23) Above: Australia have announced a second international in London next month. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia have added a second match to April’s FIFA Women’s International Window against Scotland on Good Friday, 7th April at Cherry Red Records Stadium – the home of AFC Wimbledon. The Matildas will host theContinue reading “Australia v Scotland Friendly: All the details”
Matildas announce final pre-World Cup friendly with France
by Ben Gilby (28/2/23) Above: Matildas star Elise Kellond-Knight and assistant coach Mel Andreatta pictured at Marvel Stadium today. Photo: Aleksandar Kostadinoski/Football Australia. Australia today announced their final friendly ahead of the World Cup, with France due to take on The Matildas at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on 14th July. The announcement means that the onlyContinue reading “Matildas announce final pre-World Cup friendly with France”
Young Matildas squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers revealed
Above: Melbourne City star Dani Galic (right), who has had a major breakthrough season in the A-League Women, takes her place in the Young Matildas squad. Photo: Keep Up. 27/2/23 Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has selected a 23-player squad to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic next month for the first round of theContinue reading “Young Matildas squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers revealed”
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