Above: The Uzbekistan Women’s National Team lines up. Image: AFC. The Uzbekistan Women’s National Team is making their long awaited return to the Asian Cup. From their first year as an official team in 1995 to 2003, they played in every Asian Cup group stage, but then they fell off the map. In 2018, UzbekistanContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Uzbekistan”
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Asian Cup Preview: China
Above: The Chinese Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: People China. By Genevieve Henry (22/2/26). The Chinese Women’s National Team — The Steel Roses — are the most titled team in the history of the Asian Cup. Although they won the 2022 edition, they may not be in quite as goodContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: China”
Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh
Above: The Bangladesh Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: Bangladesh Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (21/2/26) The Bangladesh Women’s National Team are set to appear at their first ever Asian Cup, the only debutants of the 2026 edition. Drawn into Group B alongside China, North Korea, and Uzbekistan, Bangladesh will haveContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh”
Asian Cup Preview: North Korea
Above: The U-20 North Korean Women’s National Team celebrates their most recent World Cup win. Image: The Guardian. By Genevieve Henry (20/2/26) Looking for their fourth title, the most unknown and perhaps most threatening team heading into the 2026 Asian Cup is North Korea. Known as the “Eastern Azaleas,” this team has a long historyContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: North Korea”
Asian Cup Preview: The Philippines
Above: The Philippines lines up for a team photo. Image: Philippines Women’s National Team. By Genevieve Henry (19/2/26). A growing power in Asian women’s football, The Philippines Women’s National Team will be competing in their 11th Asian Cup. Las Filipinas will look to improve upon their semifinal appearance in the 2022 edition. Competing in GroupContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: The Philippines”
Asian Cup Preview: Iran
Above: Iran lines up for a recent game. Image: Iran Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (18/2/26). The Iranian Women’s National Team, also known as Shirzanan or the Lionesses, are set to compete in Group A against Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines in their second-ever Asian Cup. With a mixed bag of performances against otherContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Iran”
Asian Cup Preview: South Korea
Above: The South Korean women’s national team lines up. Image: Yonhap. By Genevieve Henry (17/2/26). The South Korean Women’s National Team, known as Taegeuk Nangja (Taegeuk Ladies) are ready to compete in their 15th Asian Cup and will be looking to earn their first-ever trophy in the competition. Drawn into Group A, alongside Australia, Iran,Continue reading “Asian Cup Preview: South Korea”
Ante Juric departs Sydney FC as most successful coach ever
Above: Ante Juric lifts the championship. Image: Sydney FC. By Genevieve Henry (4/2/26). Three premierships. Three championships. Seven consecutive grand finals. Ante Juric achieved all of this as the longest serving head coach in eight and a half seasons with Sydney FC. Now at the bottom of the table and suffering their first Sydney DerbyContinue reading “Ante Juric departs Sydney FC as most successful coach ever”
The legacy of Chloe Logarzo Berryhill
Above: Chloe Logarzo Berryhill celebrates at the 2019 Women’s World Cup with Matildas teammate Ellie Carpenter. Image: Rachel Bach/By The White Line for Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (26/1/26). Matildas and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Chloe Logarzo Berryhill announced her retirement on Jan. 23 on Instagram, after going down injured in the Wanderers’ clash with BrisbaneContinue reading “The legacy of Chloe Logarzo Berryhill”
Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro
Above: Sam Kerr and Joe Montemurro post-match. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/12/25). After beating New Zealand 2-0 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Matildas captain Sam Kerr and head coach Joe Montemurro addressed the media in their post-match press conference. Goals to Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso secured the win in what was aContinue reading “Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro”
