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“The Official Start of Our Build-Up for the Asian Cup”: The Montemurro Era Begins

By Isabelle Campbell 26/06/25 Above : Joe Montemurro and defender Ellie Carpenter were joined by Slovenia head coach Saša Kolman and midfielder Dominika Conc. Photo: Neil Bennett The Matildas are set to face Slovenia for the first time tonight at HBF Park, in the opening match of a two-game friendly series that also marks the debut of Joe Montemurro as headContinue reading ““The Official Start of Our Build-Up for the Asian Cup”: The Montemurro Era Begins”

NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw

By Kieran Yap Above: Fiorina Iaria is brought down by Akeisha Sandhu. Photo: Passion Creations. Round 13 of the Victorian NPLW saw some stunning goals, but the game of the round was a nil-all draw between FV Academy and South Melbourne. When these two sides met in Round Two, it was an exciting, if one-sidedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw”

Euros Preview: Belgium

By Jean-Pierre Thiesset (22/06/2025) Above: The Red Flames’ line up against Spain. Photo: @BelRedFlames on X. The Belgium women’s national football team is known as ‘the Red Flames’. Ranked 20th in the world, they will be hoping for a big summer. Squad Goalkeepers: Femke Bastiaen (FC Utrecht), Nicky Evrard (PSV), Lisa Lichtfus (Le Havre). Defenders:Continue reading “Euros Preview: Belgium”

Euros Preview: Spain

By Aimee Reynolds (20/6/2025) Above: Spain celebrate. Photo: @Sefutbolfem on X. Will they make their mark again? World Champions Spain will be competing in their fifth European Championship this summer. The Spanish Women’s National Team (nicknamed La Roja) will be putting in their all to bring silverware back to Spain this summer.  Although they haveContinue reading “Euros Preview: Spain”

Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad

By Ella Mcshane 20/6/25 Above: Alexia Apostolakis of Melbourne City has been called into her first senior squad. Photo: A-League. Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his inaugural squad that will face Slovenia and Panama, in a series of friendlies this upcoming international window. The extended squad features a host of debutants and participationContinue reading “Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad”

Euros Preview: Iceland

By Catherine MacKenzie (19/6/25) Above: Iceland celebrate qualifying for the 2025 Euros. Photo: KSI website. With a population of under 370,000, Iceland is the smallest nation taking part in the 2025 European Championships. This figure represents 4.2% of London’s population of 8.9 million, and with a population of approximately 5.3 million, Sydney is about 14Continue reading “Euros Preview: Iceland”

Euros Preview: Finland

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (18/6/25) Above: The Finland squad. Photo: Finland Helmarit. Finland are known or nicknamed as ‘Helmarit’ (the Boreal Howls). They are currently ranked 28th by UEFA, and 25th by FIFA. Squad The final selection of 23 squad listed announced is as follows. Goalkeepers: Anna Koivunen (Djurgårdend IF, Sweden), Anna Tamminen (Hammarby IF, Sweden),Continue reading “Euros Preview: Finland”

Euros Preview: Norway

By Catherine MacKenzie (17/6/25) Above: Norway celebrate qualifying for WEURO2025. Photo: nff_info on X. Whilst in recent years headlines in European women’s football have been dominated by countries further south, the Nordic countries have a rich history in the sport. Norway were one of the earliest countries in Europe to establish a national football establishment-ledContinue reading “Euros Preview: Norway”

Euros Preview: Switzerland

By Hannah Chadwick (16/6/25) Above: Switzerland’s national side. Photo: Swiss Community. The hosts of a major tournament always have the eyes of the world on them. After failing to make it out of the group stages at Euro 2022 and a disappointing Nations League run, Switzerland are up against it heading into this year’s EuropeanContinue reading “Euros Preview: Switzerland”