Overnight European time, Newcastle Jets announced that Ash Wilson (pictured above via Newcastle Herald) has extended her tenure as Westfield W-League Head Coach for a further season. Executive Chairman Shane Mattiske said; “We’re very pleased to confirm our continued commitment to Ash Wilson as our W-League Head Coach. “The W-League is a valued part ofContinue reading “Jets Announce Contract Extension for Ash Wilson”
Tag Archives: Australian Women's Football
Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk
by Kieran Yap Chloe Logarzo (pictured above via Football Australia) has not played under Australia’s new manager, she has missed recent matches, been replaced by Amy Harrison and a major tournament approaches. This was the scenario in 2019 before the World Cup and it is eerily similar as the Olympics approach. As it was beforeContinue reading “Chloe Logarzo: Worth The Risk”
Adelaide United Make Major Appointment Ahead Of New Season
Adelaide United‘s women’s and men’s teams have both enjoyed huge success in 2020/21, but their announcement of Vito Basile (pictured above, photo via Adelaide United FC) as new Head of Football at the club shows that the South Australian side are going all out for even greater success next season. Adelaide United have today announcedContinue reading “Adelaide United Make Major Appointment Ahead Of New Season”
Perth Glory Announce Return of Craine & Signing Of Young Matilda
After such a promising start to her first W-League season with Perth Glory, English-born striker Gemma Craine (pictured above by Tom McCarthy) suffered a season-ending injury in her first home game for the club. This week, the club announced that they had re-signed her for the 2021/22 W-League campaign. As well as detailing the wholeContinue reading “Perth Glory Announce Return of Craine & Signing Of Young Matilda”
Perth SC – Aiming To Reach An Azure Sky
Ben Gilby spoke to Perth SC’s head coach Danielle Brogan, (pictured above) about the development of women’s football at the club, to review their inaugural NPL Women’s campaign and look ahead at their aims for 2021. Danielle Brogan is a former Matilda who has played for Sydney FC, Adelaide United and Perth Glory in additionContinue reading “Perth SC – Aiming To Reach An Azure Sky”
Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks
by Ben Gilby Australia announced their squad for the Olympic Games early this morning, and it is one filled with players plying their trade in some of the biggest clubs in women’s football including FA Women’s Super League title and Golden Boot winner Sam Kerr (pictured above, supplied by Football Australia), Lyon star defender EllieContinue reading “Matildas Announce Strong Olympic Squad – But Not Without Risks”
Key Defender Returns For Glory Plus Award Night Wrap
It’s been yet another busy week in Western Australia as Perth Glory brought back a big name from their past and recognised last season’s key players at their awards night. Perth Glory confirmed earlier in the week that experienced defender Kim Carroll (pictured above by Jason McCawley of Getty Images) has re-joined the club forContinue reading “Key Defender Returns For Glory Plus Award Night Wrap”
Well Organised Defence, Now To Solve the Kerr Conundrum
Above: Chelsea team-mates Sam Kerr and Magda Eriksson contest possession in Kalmar. Photo: Mia Eriksson. Sweden 0-0 Australia By Ben Gilby A Sweden side who fielded a team which is likely to be considerably different from the one that they take to the Olympics, were held 0-0 by a well organised Australia in Kalmar. ItContinue reading “Well Organised Defence, Now To Solve the Kerr Conundrum”
Four More Added As Perth Aim For Glory
Perth Glory have continued their squad construction for the 2021/22 W-League season by re-signing a further three players and announcing the arrival of Young Matilda Aideen Keane. The club first revealed just over a week ago that long-serving defender Sarah Carroll had re-signed. The versatile 26-year-old debuted for Glory back in 2011 and has becomeContinue reading “Four More Added As Perth Aim For Glory”
Mixture of Pain and Promise For The Matildas
Above: Ellie Carpenter competes with Rikke Marie Madsen. Photo: Football Australia. Denmark 3-2 Australia By Ben Gilby The Matildas remain very much a work in progress as they produced a performance which mixed promise with pain in Horsens on Thursday evening. Australia began the game with high energy and seized control of the midfield fromContinue reading “Mixture of Pain and Promise For The Matildas”
