News & Views Matildas and Women’s World Cup next big focus for Australian football Football Australia is set to turn its focus to its next big event: the Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand.
Sport Sam Kerr takes runner-up in FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year Award Sam Kerr has been awarded second in FIFA best women’s plater of the year award, with Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas taking out first place.
News & Views Matildas get major funding boost ahead of 2024 Olympics The Matildas are set to receive a major funding boost from the federal government, securing $1.9 million in funds ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
News & Views Matildas smash home crowd attendance record despite disappointing loss to US The popularity of the Matildas continues to soar, with a record-breaking crowd of more than 36,000 people attending their match in Sydney.
News & Views ‘I can’t see myself going anywhere else’: Sam Kerr signs two-year contract with Chelsea Matildas captain Sam Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea FC. It’s a deal that will see her remain at the club until 2024.
News & Views Matildas smash tv ratings for women’s sport, with 2.32 million viewers The Matildas have officially become Australia’s most watched women’s sporting side, with a peak audience of 2.32 million viewers tuning in to watch their latest match.
Sport Ellie Carpenter named best player in Asia for 2020 Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has been named the Asian Football Confederation’s best women’s player of 2020.
News & Views Matildas away kit not available in women’s sizing for fans Female fans are unable to purchase the away kit in women’s sizing, after Football Federation Australia confirmed the kits are only available in men’s sizing.
News & Views FA Women’s Super League is underway with a host of Matildas taking the field The FA Women’s Super League kicked off over the weekend, with a crowd of Matildas players taking part in the opening round.
News & Views Ellie Carpenter signs unparalleled deal with the most dominant women’s club on the planet Ellie Carpenter has a signed a major deal with French club Olympique Lyonnais, in what is arguably the most significant club transfer made by an Australian player ever.
News & Views Australian sports fans feel the most emotional connection to our national women’s teams Love for women’s sport has just hit new heights as research shows sports fans feel most emotionally connected to four of our national women’s teams.
News & Views FIFA rates Australia & New Zealand’s joint bid to host 2023 Women’s World Cup highest Australia and New Zealand’s chances of co-hosting the 2023 Women’s World Cup have received a boost after FIFA rated their joint bid highest.
