Future points to Brighton for Sydney FC star Hawkesby
Mackenzie Hawkesby has become the latest Australian to head to the Women's Super League, with the Sydney FC playmaker joining Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Perth Glory owner Sage hands back A-League licence
West Australian businessman Tony Sage has relinquished his licence as owner of Perth Glory with the A-League club put into receivership until a buyer is found.
Matildas young gun Fowler prepared to fill Kerr void
Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler will form the Matildas strike partnership attempting to take on the goal scoring and creating load left by Sam Kerr's calf injury.
Matildas goalkeeper Arnold standing tall at WWC
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold knows she will need to be at the top of her game to maintain clean sheets at the Women's World Cup.
Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt
Sweden are keen to challenge yet again for major silverware at the Women's World Cup while the Netherlands and France also kick off their campaigns.
Tony Sage heartbroken after handing back Glory licence
Tony Sage says he made the decision to hand back Perth Glory's A-League licence after running out of funds to keep the club afloat.
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory
Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato.
England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup
England have unconvincingly beaten Women's World Cup newcomers Haiti 1-0 in their opening match as Haitian star Melchie Dumornay stole the show.
Injured Sam Kerr watches on as Matildas resume training
The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane, with injured skipper Sam Kerr sitting out, to begin preparations for facing Nigeria.
WWC newcomers Morocco raring for Germany clash
Morocco, the first Arab nation to reach a Women's World Cup, are confident they can make a splash in their opening match against powerhouse Germany.
Matildas confident they can adjust without Sam Kerr
The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane without injured skipper Sam Kerr as they prepare for their Women's World Cup clash with Nigeria.
Haiti teen sensation Dumornay makes WWC stage her own
Haiti's 19-year-old star Melchie Dumornay stole the show in their opening match against European champions England and says she's not done yet.
Matildas delight in growth, competitiveness of WWC
Four-time Women's World Cup attendee and Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has delighted in how the tournament has exploded in popularity.
Matildas star Raso joins Spanish giants Real Madrid
Real Madrid have announced the signing of Australia international Hayley Raso, just days before the Women's World Cup gets under way.
Veteran Williams confident Matildas can handle Cup hype
Unprecedented crowds and pressure to perform in Australia will not distract from the Matildas' goal of winning a World Cup, goalkeeper Lydia Williams says.
Postecoglou outlines vision for an attacking Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou, the first Australian manager to work in the Premier League, has spoken of his plans for Tottenham Hotspur - and they include Harry Kane.
Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes
The century-old soccer rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will continue later this year after it was announced a friendly will take place in London.
France clash the perfect World Cup tune-up for Matildas
The looming friendly match against France in Melbourne is the perfect tune-up for the Matildas' tilt at the Women's World Cup, forward Caitlin Foord says.
Wubben-Moy excited about England’s World Cup potential
England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy says England are dreaming of capturing a maiden World Cup title, knowing they are yet to tap into their potential.
Matilda Micah pushes past concussion hell to reach WWC
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah battled with and through a six-month struggle with concussions that nearly ruined her Women's World Cup dream
Postecoglou urges Matildas to seize WWC opportunity
Former Socceroos boss and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged the Matildas to "go hard" and "create history" in their home Women's World Cup tilt.
Matildas’ WWC rivals Ireland urged to ‘outbelieve’
Australia's first opponents in the Women's World Cup are relishing their role as underdogs and are confident they can make an impact at the tournament.
Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will field a strong squad for Australia's Women's World Cup send-off match against France but heavy rotations are on the cards.
Matildas, France raring for bumper pre-World Cup clash
The Matildas and France consider their sold-out friendly match in Melbourne the perfect warm-up for their respective tilts at Women's World Cup glory.
Don’t underestimate us, Patafta warns Roar’s ALM rivals
Brisbane Roar chairman and CEO Kaz Patafta and chief operations officer Zac Anderson offer a unique perspective in their new roles at the A-League club.
Fowler steers Matildas to send-off victory over France
The Matildas have beaten France 1-0 in front of 50,629 fans in Melbourne in their final match before the Women's World Cup, with Mary Fowler scoring the winner.
Ireland-Colombia World Cup warm-up clash called off
A closed-doors Women's World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia in Brisbane has been called off after 20 minutes for becoming too physical.
Our players feared for their bodies: Ireland WWC coach
After the shock of their aborted "overly physical" World Cup warmup against Colombia, Ireland's eyes are turning to their tournament opener against Australia.
Matildas nervously await Tameka Yallop injury update
The Matildas are hopeful Tameka Yallop's knee injury won't be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine.
Ireland’s wait on star after abandoned warm up clash
A Women's World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia was called off after 20 minutes with Ireland claiming reckless play by Colombia.
New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas’ WWC bid
The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup.