Tag Archives: The Matildas

Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak

by Ben Gilby (3/4/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking from the Matildas camp in Florida. Image: Football Australia. Heyman: Experience and age is a gift Michelle Heyman is buzzing. That trademark smile is even wider than before. This is a 35-year-old striker at the top of her form and having the absolute time of her lifeContinue reading “Inside The Matildas: Heyman & Yallop speak”

Andreatta: “It’s invaluable” – The return of the U23 Matildas

3/4/24 Above: Matildas U23 head coach Mel Andreatta – her side will be returning to action Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s U23 Women’s National Team will return to international action during the May/June international window when they take part in the Four Nations Tournament held in Växjö, Sweden.  The friendlies – hosted at Visma Arena and Värendsvallen – will see theContinue reading “Andreatta: “It’s invaluable” – The return of the U23 Matildas”

‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics

By Emma Burke 21/4/24 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia. Matildas star Emily van Egmond and head coach Tony Gustavsson have spoken to media today after it was announced that the Matildas will meet USA, Germany, and either Zambia or Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  The Matildas will open their Olympic campaignContinue reading “‘This is going to be a very, very, very exciting group’- Gustavsson & Van Egmond on The Matildas Olympics”

Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad

20/3/24 Above: Michelle Heyman (second left) celebrates after scoring against Uzbekistan last time out in Melbourne. Photo: Tilly McDonald for Impetus. Twenty-three players have been named in the Australia squad for the upcoming international with Mexico which will take place Toyota Field, San Antonio, USA.  The Matildas will take on the recent Concacaf W GoldContinue reading “Hero Heyman returns as Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad”

Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display

The Matildas have booked their ticket to Paris for the 2024 Olympic games after completely dismantling Uzbekistan at Marvel Stadium in a 10-0 win. Australia 10-0 Uzbekistan By Emma Burke 28/2/24 Above: Australia celebrate a goal in front of over 54,000 fans. Photo: Football Australia The first goal came seconds into the first half, afterContinue reading “Matildas qualify for Paris Olympics with dominant display”

The Matildas recent, current and potential success

Above: The Matildas celebrating after a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the first-leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Photo: Matilda’s Instagram. By Freya Hiscott (29/02/24) A reflection on the Matilda’s World Cup and Olympic qualifier success as Paris 2024 is in sight. During July and August of last year the Matildas co-hosted the Women’s World CupContinue reading “The Matildas recent, current and potential success”

Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!”

by Ben Gilby (25/2/24) Above: Michelle Heyman speaking yesterday. Image: Football Australia. It was a moment in Australian football history that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Seven minutes after stepping onto the field for her first Matildas cap in six years, Michelle Heyman put her country into the lead inContinue reading “Heyman: “It’s the greatest feeling in the world!””

Hail Heyman the returning hero

Uzbekistan 0-3 Australia by Ben Gilby (24/2/24) Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson makes a point to his team today. Photo: Football Australia. In a fairytale return to the international scene after six years away, Michelle Heyman took no more than 10 minutes to score the opening goal that set The Matildas on the wayContinue reading “Hail Heyman the returning hero”