By Emma Burke (6/12/23). Above: The Matildas in training to face Canada: Photo: Rachel Bach/Football Australia. Matildas’ head coach Tony Gustavsson has faced Australian and Canadian media in a match day -1 press conference to discuss his reasoning behind line-up choices, playing on synthetic grass, and the importance of this game as an opportunity to farewellContinue reading “Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts”
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Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain”
by Ben Gilby (4/12/23) Above: Caitlin Foord speaking today from the Matildas camp in Vancouver. Image: Football Australia. Ahead of Australia’s final game of a historic 2023, attacker Caitlin Foord reflected on both the challenges of this particular international window, and her year for both club and country. Foord was one of a number ofContinue reading “Foord: “There’s been lots to learn from and lots to gain””
Siemsen: “It’s all part of the learning of becoming an international footballer”
by Ben Gilby (3/12/23). Above: Remy Siemsen speaking as The Matildas begin their preparations for the second match against Canada this international window. Image: Football Australia. Just under two years since her last international start, and within weeks of making a return to club football after a debilitating ankle injury, Remy Siemsen revealed the challengesContinue reading “Siemsen: “It’s all part of the learning of becoming an international footballer””
Matildas suffer after they “go extreme”
Canada 5-0 Australia by Ben Gilby (2/12/23). Above: Three of Canada’s four goalscorers come together to celebrate – (from left to right) Adriana Leon, Nichelle Prince, and Cloe Lacasse. Photo: CANWNT. An Australia side, which could be described at best as “experimental” crashed to a 5-0 defeat to Canada on Vancouver Island in the firstContinue reading “Matildas suffer after they “go extreme””
Gustavsson tells fans to expect some new faces and tactics against Canada
By Kieran Yap 1/12/23 Above: Sarah Hunter is one of the players who may make their debut in this international window. Photo: Rachel Bach/By The White Line. Supplied by Football Australia. As Australia prepares to play Canada, fans should expect the team to seize the chance to experiment and improve Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson willContinue reading “Gustavsson tells fans to expect some new faces and tactics against Canada”
Micah confident ahead of Sinclair showdown
By Kieran Yap 30/11/23 Above: Liverpool and Matildas Goalkeeper Teagan Micah. Photo: Liverpool FC Australia is lucky to have Tegan Micah. The hero of the Toyko Olympics has had to overcome some challenges of late, but is back to fitness, and thrilled to be in the final Matildas camp of 2023. “It’s exciting to beContinue reading “Micah confident ahead of Sinclair showdown”
“Back yourself in and enjoy yourself.” – Emily van Egmond’s advice for new Matildas
By Emma Burke (29/11/23). Above: Matildas star Emily van Egmond (right) with Newcastle Jets. Photo: Liberty A-League. In the lead-up to the Matildas’ final two games of 2023, midfielder Emily van Egmond told the media today that this international window is all about “building momentum,” as the Paris Olympic Games are, “right around the corner.”Continue reading ““Back yourself in and enjoy yourself.” – Emily van Egmond’s advice for new Matildas”
Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories”
by Ben Gilby (28/11/23). Above: Clare Polkinghorne speaking today as the Matildas began to gather in Canada for two matches this international window. Image: Football Australia. Australia’s legendary defender Clare Polkinghorne told the media today that whilst she has “pretty good memories” of the nations’ most recent meeting with forthcoming opponents Canada at the WorldContinue reading “Polkinghorne: The Matildas are out to make “some more memories””
Eight young players taking the WSL by storm
by Ava-Marianne Elliott (23/11/23) Above: Arsenal’s Australian midfield maestro Kyra Cooney-Cross. Photo: Mariella Prew for Impetus. Young players play integral roles in the WSL, and so far, this season we have seen some praiseworthy performances from the next generation of players that are bound to become some of the best in the world. From NorthContinue reading “Eight young players taking the WSL by storm”
Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges
18/11/23 Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson, who today named his squad for the December international window. Photo: Joseph Mayers/Football Australia. Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player Matildas squad to face Canada in a two-match series next month. In their final internationals for 2023, Australia will take on the world number 10 at StarlightContinue reading “Gustavsson unveils Matildas squad for Canadian challenges”
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