Matildas and Paris St Germain defender Clare Hunt spoke to the media as Australia attempts Olympic qualification. Should they succeed, she’ll be on home turf. By Emma Burke 21/2/24 Photo: Clare Hunt via Football Australia Clare Hunt has had a whirlwind 12 months, debuting for the Matildas in February, playing every minute of a historicContinue reading “‘You won’t know when your time is but be ready when it comes.’- Clare Hunt on the road (back) to Paris”
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‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne
By Emma Burke 19/2/24 Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has spoken to the media ahead of their final qualification games for the Paris Olympics later this year. Polkinghorne spoke on the team’s preparation for facing Uzbekistan in Tashkent later this week, the return of some very familiar faces to the squad, and what she and theContinue reading “‘That fire is still burning for that medal’- Clare Polkinghorne”
Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers
By Emma Burke 16/2/24 Above: Emily Gielnik celebrates her second goal of the evening. Photo: Melbourne Victory. It was all Victory all the time for Melbourne at the Home of the Matildas tonight as they steamrolled the Western Sydney Wanderers, defeating the visitors 4-0. The scoring opened early for Victory through American import Mckenzie Weinert,Continue reading “Match Report: Melbourne Victory 4-0 Western Sydney Wanderers”
Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw
Melbourne City 0-0 Sydney FC By Emma Burke 10/2/24 Above: Melissa Barbieri saves the day with a penalty stop for City. Photo: A League After a delayed kick-off, due to Sydney FC accidentally travelling to the wrong venue, and a multitude of icy-poles were handed out by Melbourne City staff to beat the heat, MelbourneContinue reading “Barbieri the hero as City and Sydney draw”
Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey (foreground) with Melbourne City’s Hannah Wilkinson. Image: Melbourne City. Six months ago, Kaitlyn Torpey spent her off-season in the National Premier League in Victoria playing for the Preston Lions. Yesterday, it was announced that she would be joining the San Diego Wave on a two year deal, makingContinue reading “Kaitlyn Torpey, the “intriguing” player who broke a transfer record”
‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan
By Emma Burke 7/2/24 Above : Michelle Heyman will return to the national team against Uzbekistan. Photo: Football Australia. The Matildas squad that faces Uzbekistan in the third and final round of Olympic Qualifying for Paris 2024 includes the familiar faces of Michelle Heyman and Chloe Logarzo, and marks a first senior call-up for KaitlynContinue reading “‘She’s scoring for fun’-Heyman headlines Matildas squad to face Uzbekistan”
Lowe’s leveller cancels Caspers goal
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Sydney FC By Emma Burke 26/1/24 Above: Emma Checker (right) clears from Indiana Dos Santos. Photo: Melbourne Victory. The only difference to be found at the Big Blue derby was the shades of the colour worn by Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC as the two sides each left AAMI park with aContinue reading “Lowe’s leveller cancels Caspers goal”
City score twice and survive late Phoenix resurgence
Melbourne City 2-1 Wellington Phoenix By Emma Burke 20/1/24 Above: Kaitlyn Torpey. Photo: Melbourne City. Melbourne City have survived a late scare against Wellington Phoenix to win 2-1 at their first competitive fixture at the City Football Academy Field. The first half saw both sides with a handful of chances on goal, but neither wereContinue reading “City score twice and survive late Phoenix resurgence”
Victory and Glory play for the win but leave with a draw
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Perth Glory By Emma Burke 12/1/24 Above: Kayla Morrison (right) and Quinley Quezada fight for possession. Photo: Melbourne Victory. The opening game of the inaugural A-Leagues Unite Round saw Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory leave Leichhardt Oval with a point apiece after neither team found a winner in their 1-1 draw. VictoryContinue reading “Victory and Glory play for the win but leave with a draw”
Logarzo brace seals Western United’s win
Melbourne Victory 1-4 Western United By Emma Burke 6/1/24 Above: Keiwa Hieda (L) and Chloe Logarzo. Photo: Western United. At the Home of the Matildas, the heat wasn’t the only oppressive force working against Melbourne Victory as Western United defeated them 4-1. While Victory looked lively in the opening 10 minutes with two clear chancesContinue reading “Logarzo brace seals Western United’s win”
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