By Eloise Smallbone (31/10/25) Above: Renée Slegers. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal return to WSL action this Sunday following a lacklustre start to the season. Results have been mixed following their European triumph earlier this summer – a draw at home to Aston Villa and loss away at Manchester City the most troubling. Ahead of theirContinue reading “Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence”
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Michael Matricciani and Melbourne City “ready for whatever gets thrown at us”
Above: Melbourne City women huddle. Image: Melbourne City. By Emma Burke (31/10/25). Ahead of their opening fixture against Sydney FC, Melbourne City head coach Michael Matricciani spoke to the media about his side’s preseason, the Asian Women’s Champions’ League, and round one of the A-League Women. “The last eight weeks we’ve been in preseason mode,Continue reading “Michael Matricciani and Melbourne City “ready for whatever gets thrown at us””
Hunter returns to the A-League Women
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 30/10/2025 Above: Sarah Hunter. Photo: Sydney FC “It feels no different to two years ago when I was here, when we were lifting the premiership.” Sarah Hunter has signed with Sydney FC on a one-year deal, returning to the club after two years in the Première Ligue at Paris FC. HunterContinue reading “Hunter returns to the A-League Women”
Steph Catley: “To win a major trophy with this team would mean absolutely everything to me.”
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 27/10/2025 Above: Steph Catley scores for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Steph Catley spoke to the media following a 2-1 win against Cymru in Cardiff this past weekend, reflecting on her takeaways from the victory and her hopes for the Matildas’ upcoming clash against England this Wednesday. Catley was absent from theContinue reading “Steph Catley: “To win a major trophy with this team would mean absolutely everything to me.””
Sam Kerr ready to lead again
Above: Sam Kerr arriving to Cardiff. Photo: via Commbank Matildas By Callum Logie (25/10/2025) Sam Kerr has announced her intention to return to a leadership role for the Matildas upon her return to the squad after nearly two years out from an ACL injury. Speaking to the press in Cardiff ahead of the Matilda’s upcomingContinue reading “Sam Kerr ready to lead again”
Raso revels in reaching monumental milestone
Above: Hayley Raso working hard in training. Photo: via Football Australia. By Isabelle Campbell (23/10/2025) Hayley Raso is preparing to reach a monumental milestone in her career – her 100th appearance for the Matildas in their upcoming match against Wales on Saturday. This milestone represents years of dedication, hard work, and resilience, and it holds a specialContinue reading “Raso revels in reaching monumental milestone”
Carpenter chats momentum building ahead of big window
Above: Ellie Carpenter working hard in training. Photo: Rachel Bach for Football Australia. By Alyce Collett (23/10/2025) The Matildas are in an important stretch of international windows, and will take another step up in challenge when they face England and Wales in the next week. Speaking to the media, star defender Ellie Carpenter alluded to the momentumContinue reading “Carpenter chats momentum building ahead of big window”
Arsenal’s Fox and Slegers Look Ahead to Crucial Benfica Match
Above: Arsenal Women head coach Renée Slegers in the media conference on Wednesday. Image: Arsenal. By Isabelle Campbell (16/10/25) Ahead of their trip to Lisbon, Arsenal Women held a press conference with head coach Renée Slegers and defender Emily Fox to discuss their upcoming Champions League match against Benfica. Arsenal Women return to Champions LeagueContinue reading “Arsenal’s Fox and Slegers Look Ahead to Crucial Benfica Match”
Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch
by Ben Gilby (15/10/25) Above: Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters talking to the media at today’s season launch event. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory head coach Stephen Peters has underlined how continuity and a specific focus on beating the side’s difficulties on the road can be the springboard to ending the club’s long absenceContinue reading “Peters & Dalton emphasise benefits of stability at Perth Glory season launch”
Preview: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
By Ava Elliott (10/10/25) Above: The last time Arsenal faced Brighton. Photo: BHAFC Women. After midweek fixtures, Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion return to WSL action for week six of the season this Sunday at the Emirates. After a disappointing loss in the UWCL on Tuesday night, there’s a lot of pressure falling onContinue reading “Preview: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion”
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