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Cailtin Foord scores against Brazil
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Foord and Logarzo spark thrilling comeback as Matildas stun Brazil

Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo?s goals led the charge as the Matildas completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Brazil to reignite their FIFA Women?s World Cup? campaign. Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Martha, became the first player to score in five FIFA World

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From the W-League to the World Cup: how our stars are performing in France

The Matildas are far from alone in flying the W-League flag at the FIFA Women?s World Cup France 2019?. Australia ? who have 20 women who turned out in the W-League last season in their 23-player roster ? kicked off their campaign with a heartbreaking late defeat to Italy last

We believe 100% in what we're doing, says Kellond-Knight
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Kellond-Knight: 'We 100% believe in what we're trying to achieve'

Experienced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight says the Matildas have "100% belief" in their World Cup mission as the team prepare to take on Brazil in Montpellier on Friday morning (AEST). The 28-year-old, who earned selection into the FIFA World Cup all star team at the 2011 an

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‘Keep believing in us’: Kennedy’s message to Matildas fans

Don?t stop believing ? that?s Alanna Kennedy?s message to Matildas fans, as Australia prepare for Friday morning?s crucial Group C clash with Brazil. Kennedy, 24, is confident the Matildas ? who opened their 2019 FIFA Women?s World Cup campaign with a heartbreaking late defeat

Roestbakken delighted at world cup call up
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Roestbakken: 'I couldn't believe it when I got the call'

Australia?s newest Matilda has spoken of her delight at being called up to the squad for the FIFA Women?s World Cup France 2019?. Ei...teen-year-old Canberra United player Karly Roestbakken was last week named as an injury replacement for Laura Alleway for the tournament, havin

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Why Brazil could be perfect opponents for the Matildas: De Vanna

Record goalscorer Lisa De Vanna insists history is on the Matildas' side as the players prepare to dig deep and launch their FIFA Women?s World Cup campaign. A Westfield W-League Championship-winner with Sydney FC in 2018/19, De Vanna has notched an all-time best 47 goals for

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Kerr: ‘We’ll stick together’

Captain Sam Kerr is convinced the Matildas have much more to offer following a 2-1 defeat in their FIFA Women?s World Cup? Group C opener against Italy. The 25-year-old notched her first FIFA Women?s World Cup? goal to open the scoring in Valenciennes before a double from Barb

Ante Milicic talks tactics with assistant coach Ivan Jolic
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'We're ready to go to the big dance': Matildas assistant coach Ivan Jolic

As the Matildas prepare to kick off their opening match of the FIFA Women?s World Cup France 2019? on Sunday evening (AEST), assistant coach Ivan Jolic says the team are "as prepared as they can be" for the tournament. More than 17,000 supporters are expected at Stade du Haina

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‘Game-changing’: De Vanna’s huge World Cup prediction

France 2019 is looming as a game-changer for women?s football, says Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna. The 34-year-old veteran is on the cusp of her fourth FIFA Women?s Cup as Australia prepare to launch their campaign against Italy on Sunday evening (kick off 9:00pm AEST). An

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What we're focusing on for Italy: Kennedy

Defending set pieces has been a recent focus of the Matildas, admits Alanna Kennedy.

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Milo, music and minute details: World Cup match day with Aussie refs Kate Jacewicz and Casey Reibelt

Forensic analysis is the name of the game as every FIFA Women?s World Cup coach ? including Matildas head coach Ante Milicic ? finalise their tournament preparations. But they are not the only ones whose time at France 2019 will be defined by the finest of details. Meet exp

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From Canberra United to the Matildas: Roestbakken’s rise to FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

It?s an exciting time for Karly Roestbakken, who has gone from training with the Future Matildas program in Sydney to making the dash to France to be a part of Australia?s 2019 FIFA Women?s World Cup squad. An unfortunate injury to defender Laura Alleway has opened the door fo

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Lessons learned: Yallop says Matildas are ready for World Cup challenge

Tameka Yallop says the Matildas have drawn a line through Sunday?s loss to the Netherlands, confident they have identified the areas to improve ahead of their FIFA Women?s World Cup France 2019? campaign.

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Match preview: Matildas v Italy

Australia commence their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign against Italy at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes on Sunday (kick off 9:00pm AEST). The Matildas arrived in France on Wednesday and have since been finalising their preparations for the opening match of Group C

A-League and W-League launch
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FFA and PFA announce extension of Collective Bargaining Agreements for Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) today announced a one-year extension to each of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) for the Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League. FFA Head of Leagues Greg O?Rourke said that the ext