By Isabelle Campbell (14/03/26) Melbourne Victory defender Chelsea Blissett believes the extended mid-season break may have come at the perfect time as Victory prepare for their final regular-season home match against Western Sydney Wanderers. The pause in the A-League Women schedule during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup gave the squad three uninterrupted weeks on theContinue reading ““We only want wins”: Blissett Sets Sights on Finals for Victory”
Category Archives: Media Conference
From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge
By Hope Robinson (11/3/26) Above: Poppy Pattinson for England against Ukraine Photo: London City Lionesses Hope Robinson attended London City Lionesses’ media conference with England’s latest debutant, Poppy Pattinson, who faces Arsenal at Copperjax Community Stadium on Sunday at 11:55am in front of their first ever sold-out crowd. The 25-year-old spoke about her first experience withContinue reading “From injury setback to England debut: Pattinson ready for Arsenal challenge”
“If we want to be playing finals, these are the games we have got to be ready for.” Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Sarah O’Donoghue preview Adelaide United
Image: Sarah O’Donoghue talks to the media. Image: Perth Glory. By Ella McShane (10/3/26) Air traffic generated by women in football increases yet again this Friday as Glory make the trip to Adelaide to face the Reds amidst the action of the Asian Cup. The home tournament has given the league a three week reprieve. However,Continue reading ““If we want to be playing finals, these are the games we have got to be ready for.” Perth Glory’s Stephen Peters and Sarah O’Donoghue preview Adelaide United”
Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier
By Hope Robinson (6/3/26) Hope Robinson attended England’s press conference at the Nottingham Forest City Ground this week ahead of their World Cup Qualifying game against Iceland on Saturday, with the Lionesses’ aiming to secure two of two wins in this international window, following their 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday. Fixture Overview The LionessesContinue reading “Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo expect “very tough game” in Iceland World Cup Qualifier”
“We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines
Above: Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr speaking to the media. Credit: By The White Line via @Matildas on Instagram. By Ella McShane (28/2/26) Tomorrow night, the Matildas take on The Philippines at Perth Stadium for the opening match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Before the infamous West Australian sun goes down on whatContinue reading ““We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines”
“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”
Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’
by Ben Gilby (19/2/26) Above: Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman speaking to the media today ahead of the team’s trip to Melbourne Victory. Image: Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman and captain Mackenzie Barry have welcomed the team’s quick turnaround from last weekend’s defeat to Central Coast Mariners at a wild andContinue reading “Priestman & Barry: It’s a great chance to get back to being ‘us’”
“There’s always an unknown”- Slegers remains laser focused ahead of UWCL play-off second leg
By Chloe Reynolds (17/2/26) Above: Renee Slegers in her press conference Photo: Arsenal FC Arsenal boss Renee Slegers brushed aside the narrative that her side’s Champions League play-off was already decided after a 4-0 win last week in Belgium, suggesting that opponents OH Leuven have the freedom to go all out and that her teamContinue reading ““There’s always an unknown”- Slegers remains laser focused ahead of UWCL play-off second leg”
Melbourne Derby Preview
Above: Bryleeh Henry and Nicki Flannery battle for the ball in a previous Melbourne Derby. Image: Melbourne Victory. By Alice de-Koster-Kitto & Isabelle Campbell (2/15/26). Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory are set to go head to head at The Home of The Matildas this weekend, in what is set to be another heated Melbourne derbyContinue reading “Melbourne Derby Preview”
Taylor says Liverpool’s January recruitment has helped improve goalscoring form
By Roos Schelen (13/2/26) Above: WSL Manager of the Month for January with his staff Photo: Liverpool FC Liverpool’s form has dramatically improved since the winter break. Winless in the first half of the season, they won two of their three most recent matches. They beat fifth-placed Spurs by two goals to nil at home,Continue reading “Taylor says Liverpool’s January recruitment has helped improve goalscoring form”
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