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”
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What we actually learned from Australia’s losses against Canada
By Kieran Yap 7/12/23 Above: Teagan Micah for Australia. Photo: Caroline Charruyer / Football Australia The Matildas final games of 2023 were not ones to remember from an Australian perspective, but contrary to the loudest voices, that does not mean that there were no lessons to be learned from the games. After we remove theContinue reading “What we actually learned from Australia’s losses against Canada”
Gustavsson talks turf, load management and player debuts
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”
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”
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”
Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them”
Impetus’ Ben Gilby reports on the press conference featuring Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Iran head coach Maryam Azmoon ahead of the two nations’ meeting at HBF Park in Perth tomorrow as the second round of Asian qualifying for the Olympics gets underway – plus photos from training today (25/10/23). Above: Australia head coachContinue reading “Gustavsson: “All these three teams can hurt us” & “our challenge is to unlock them””
Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home
12/10/23 Above: Home town hero – Sam Kerr is coming back to Perth. Photo: Hindustan Times. The Matildas’ final squad has been named for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Asian Qualifiers Round Two which will take place later this month in Perth. Australia will start their path to Paris 2024 with Head Coach Tony GustavssonContinue reading “Sayer and Rule recalled as Perth prepares to welcome Kerr home”
The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris
By Kieran Yap 20/8/23 Above: The Matildas thank the fans following defeat to Sweden. Image: Football Australia Australia’s top four finish at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a vindication of the last four years of tough decisions. There could be more ahead for the players and manager. The Matildas have finished fourth inContinue reading “The Matildas and Gustavsson made history, but adjustments are needed for Paris”
Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do”
Ben Gilby reports on the Matildas’ post-match media conference after their Third Place Play-Off defeat to Sweden as head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined the “serious investment” he wants to see now, and players Caitlin Foord and Alex Chidiac reflected on an incredible month (20/8/23). Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson at last night’s post-match media conference.Continue reading “Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do””
Matildas post-match media conference coverage
After last night’s World Cup semi-final, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson along with players Mary Fowler and Clare Hunt spoke to the media. Ben Gilby reports (17/8/23). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking in last night’s post match media conference. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke of his immense pride of his team’s achievementContinue reading “Matildas post-match media conference coverage”
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