Matildas to get 'world-class' football base in Melbourne's north ahead of 2023 World Cup
3 years, 7 months ago

Matildas to get 'world-class' football base in Melbourne's north ahead of 2023 World Cup

ABC  

The Victorian government will kick more than $100 million into the construction of a "state-of-the-art" football facility at Bundoora as part of next week's budget. Key points: The Matildas will use the centre as their Victorian base, spending about 140 days there each year The soccer and rugby centre is expected to be complete before the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be played in Australia The Opposition has questioned the government's spending at a time when the state's health system was under pressure The government says the venue, which will serve as a state base for the Matildas, should be finished by 2023. Mr Merlino said the centre would offer a "world-class home in the heart of Melbourne" for the nation's female football stars. Sports Minister Martin Pakula said the centre had been "a long time coming" and construction would begin this year. "It's not always about mere economic return, it's about the ability to get young people involved in sport and the opportunity to perform at the highest level," he said.

World Cup State Centre Melbourne Matildas Victorian Pakula Mr Pakula  state  victorian  cup  melbournes  young  worldclass  world  womens  football  matildas  north  pakula  team  rugby  system  ahead  base  2023  centre

History of this topic

Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups
1 week, 6 days ago

Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups

ABC  

Football Australia is closing in on a target for the next Matildas head coach but is refusing to make any promises on when the appointment will be announced. The Matildas have been without a permanent head coach since Tony Gustavsson's four-year tenure came to an end following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign in August. The Matildas are next in action …

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?

ABC  

Australian women's soccer side the Matildas will kick off a series of friendly games against Brazil and Chinese Taipei this week in several locations across Australia. Australia will play: Brazil at Lang Park in Brisbane at 8pm AEST/9pm AEDT on Thursday, November 28 Brazil at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast at 6:35pm AEST/7:35pm AEDT on December 1 Taiwan at …

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
7 months ago

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's Olympics dream is officially over after she was officially ruled out of playing in the Paris Games. However, influential defender Clare Hunt has overcome injury and returns to a Matildas squad still without Katrina Gorry, who remains a chance of making the team for the looming Olympics. Sam Kerr's horror year just got worse with the news that …

Victoria defends call not to bid to host Matildas matches for 2026 Women's Asian Cup
8 months ago

Victoria defends call not to bid to host Matildas matches for 2026 Women's Asian Cup

ABC  

In short: The ABC understands the Victorian government didn't make a pitch to host Matildas matches for the Asian Cup in 2026. The ABC understands the Victorian government didn't make a pitch to host Matildas matches for the Asian Cup in 2026. The Victorian government has defended its decision not to make a pitch to host Matildas matches for the …

Matildas move Olympic qualifier against Philippines to Perth Stadium due to high ticket demand
1 year, 3 months ago

Matildas move Olympic qualifier against Philippines to Perth Stadium due to high ticket demand

ABC  

The Matildas will move an Olympic qualifier to Perth Stadium to accommodate tens of thousands more fans trying to get tickets. Key points: Three Olympic qualifying matches were set to be played at Perth Rectangular Stadium The second of those games, against Philippines on October 29, will now be played at the nearby AFL stadium that holds 40,000 more fans …

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr looked up at the Stadium Australia crowd for the last time at this Women’s World Cup, and it just compounded the gnawing disappointment that she and her Matildas had fallen one game before the final. “We just feel really proud that they’ve got behind us and we’ve changed the way women’s football is seen in Australia,” Kerr added. …

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Sam Kerr looked up at the Stadium Australia crowd for the last time at this Women’s World Cup, and it just compounded the gnawing disappointment that she and her Matildas had fallen one game before the final. “We just feel really proud that they’ve got behind us and we’ve changed the way women’s football is seen in Australia,” …

Sam Kerr to start for Australia in Women’s World Cup semifinal against England
1 year, 4 months ago

Sam Kerr to start for Australia in Women’s World Cup semifinal against England

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Star striker Sam Kerr was in Australia’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s semifinal match against England at the Women’s World Cup. She played a small role in the round of 16 win over Denmark and declared herself fit to start ahead of Australia’s quarterfinal match against France, but was instead on the bench. She went on early in the …

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium

ABC  

The Matildas' dreams of lifting the FIFA Women's World Cup are over, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. Just minutes after Sam Kerr's stunning strike, England's star of the match knocked the wind out of Australia's World Cup hopes 'It has been an honour': Devastated Kerr wants to win third for Australian fans J …

Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Sam Kerr released her autobiography roughly three weeks before Australia’s national team opened the Women’s World Cup. With a win over England, Australia can advance to the final and try to become the only team other than the United States to win a Women’s World Cup on home soil. “The legacy that we wanted to leave throughout this …

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

With Matildas’ matches becoming hot tickets, Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals and the expanded 32-team format has helped set records for attendance at the tournament. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s quarterfinal hero Arnold ready to step up again The record match attendance for the 2023 edition is 75,784 for three games under a restricted capacity at …

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Australia will bank on enormous home support and return of captain Sam Kerr as they take on reigning European champions England in the second Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal. When: Wednesday, August 16 Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia Kickoff: 8pm Australia and England are set to resume their decades-old sporting rivalry when they meet in the second Women’s World Cup …

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Al Jazeera  

Women’s World Cup fever soars as the co-hosts gear up to play rivals England for a place in the final. Yet as excitement builds ahead of Australia’s semifinal against rivals England on Wednesday, some say it’s the way this tournament has made people feel about football – and the women’s game in particular – that has turned it into a …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia not focused on England rivalry ahead of semifinal clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia not focused on England rivalry ahead of semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Tameka Yallop and Lydia Williams on Monday resisted every attempt to get them to imbue this week’s Women’s World Cup semifinal with extra meaning because they are facing Australia’s fiercest sporting rival, England. Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win World Cup “I think it’s just another game,” said goalkeeper Williams. It’s a significant game, obviously we …

Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team wins the Women’s World Cup. This is an inspiration to young girls in particular, but also young boys.” Australia’s federal system means additional public holidays can be called individually by its states and territories, with Albanese saying the issue will be discussed with regional …

Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records
1 year, 4 months ago

Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records

NPR  

Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records Enlarge this image toggle caption Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Call it soccer or football, the Australian women's team is on an unprecedented run in the World Cup. The Matildas are Australia's national women's soccer team, and have been surpassing expectations — even beyond the historic …

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history and sent the country into ecstasy in the process. Key points: The Matildas defeated France on penalties Sam Kerr made an impact when she came on in the second half Coach Tony Gustavsson said he had faith that his side could get this far in the tournament But they are not done yet …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said he would have no hesitation bringing Sam Kerr back into his starting 11 for Saturday’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against France if she is cleared by the team’s medical staff. After sitting out three group matches with a calf injury, Australia’s talismanic captain came off the bench late in the 2-0 win over Denmark, raising …

Two-time champion coach says Matildas can win the 2023 Women's World Cup: You've got all the ingredients to go all the way'
1 year, 4 months ago

Two-time champion coach says Matildas can win the 2023 Women's World Cup: You've got all the ingredients to go all the way'

Daily Mail  

The Australian Matildas are preparing to make history in their Women's World Cup quarter final against France tomorrow, but a coach who has achieved it all before believes they can go even deeper into the tournament. The Matildas have never progressed past the quarter final stage of a World Cup but have a golden opportunity to reach their first semi …

Who do the Matildas play next? When is their game on? And what’s their path to the World Cup final? All your questions answered
1 year, 4 months ago

Who do the Matildas play next? When is their game on? And what’s their path to the World Cup final? All your questions answered

Daily Mail  

The Matildas recorded arguably the greatest victory in their history when they defeated Denmark 2-0 to book their berth in the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday night. Coach Tony Gustavsson's side defeated France 1-0 courtesy of a Mary Fowler goal when the sides had a World Cup warm-up match just before the tournament began. Should the Matildas face France on …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia eyes Sam Kerr return in last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia eyes Sam Kerr return in last 16

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson hinted that Sam Kerr will play a part in its last 16 clash at the Women’s World Cup against Denmark on Monday after the star striker returned to training. Australia didn’t need Kerr’s goal-scoring prowess in an impressive 4-0 win over Olympic champion Canada in its final must-win group game, with Hayley Raso, Mary Fowler and …

Matildas coach says Sam Kerr will need to pass tests on Monday to play in key Women's World Cup against Canada
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas coach says Sam Kerr will need to pass tests on Monday to play in key Women's World Cup against Canada

ABC  

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says the availability of star player Sam Kerr will "go down to the wire" ahead of the do-or-die World Cup clash against Canada in Melbourne on Monday night. Key points: Sam Kerr has missed the Matildas' first two games of the Women's World Cup with a calf injury The Australians must beat Canada on Monday night …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australians confident in squad depth despite Sam Kerr’s injury
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australians confident in squad depth despite Sam Kerr’s injury

The Hindu  

Having the Women’s World Cup on home soil has given Australia’s team the confidence it can contend for the title even without star striker Sam Kerr on the field. The Matildas’ struggles to replace injured defender Clare Polkinghorne during the 2019 Women’s World Cup contributed to their exit in the round of 16, their worst finish since 2003. Gustavsson’s team …

Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Brisbane, Australia — With two players concussed in separate accidents two days before Australia’s second Women’s World Cup game, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson can forgive fans for questioning what’s going on at practice. Manchester City striker Mary Fowler and veteran defender Aivi Luik sustained mild concussions and joined star striker Sam Kerr on the injury list, team officials revealed …

Cathy Freeman, Australia’s iconic Olympian, pays Matildas a surprise visit before Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Cathy Freeman, Australia’s iconic Olympian, pays Matildas a surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — During a recent team trip to Melbourne, Tony Gustavsson, head coach of Australia’s national women’s soccer team, called a meeting. “They played about a three-minute highlight reel on YouTube of the moment of Cathy Freeman’s race,” Matildas defender Aivi Luik recounted Tuesday in Brisbane, where the Matildas are finalizing preparations for the Women’s World Cup. With the …

Sam Kerr was an Aussie rules reject. She’s now the Australian face of the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Sam Kerr was an Aussie rules reject. She’s now the Australian face of the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — When Sam Kerr was told she could no longer play for her chosen Australian rules team, she went searching for another kind of football. That’s why I sacrifice so much — to win a World Cup.” Moya Dodd, who played for the Matildas in the 1980s and 90s and later became one of the most influential women …

WWC 2023: Australia bringing best-ever squad to home World Cup, says Foord
1 year, 5 months ago

WWC 2023: Australia bringing best-ever squad to home World Cup, says Foord

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup co-host Australia has never had a stronger squad than the one set to compete for a first title in the global showpiece, forward Caitlin Foord said. So, to be able to have that and to have 23 players that can play any game or in any position and still be able to get the job done, that’s …

With Kerr and her Matildas on home soil, Australia has high expectations for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

With Kerr and her Matildas on home soil, Australia has high expectations for Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Sam Kerr’s Matildas will have more than 80,000 fans in the stadium and much of Australia watching when they get their Women’s World Cup campaign started against Ireland, making it the hottest sports ticket Down Under at a time usually dominated by men playing rugby league or Aussie rules. Australia coach Tony Gustavsson took a provisional squad …

Matildas' opening 2023 Women's World Cup game against Republic of Ireland to be moved to Stadium Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Matildas' opening 2023 Women's World Cup game against Republic of Ireland to be moved to Stadium Australia

ABC  

The Matildas will kick off their 2023 Women's World Cup campaign in front of a potential record crowd, with FIFA confirming their opening group match against the Republic of Ireland will be moved to the tournament's biggest venue, Stadium Australia. Key points: The opening group-stage game will now take place at a venue almost double the size of the original …

Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne
2 years, 4 months ago

Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne

ABC  

Melbourne will host what is expected to be an international blockbuster FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up match between the Matildas and Sweden in November. Key points: A capacity crowd is expected to watch Australia v Sweden on November 12 It will be the first Matildas game in Melbourne for almost four years Melbourne Rectangular Stadium will receive $25 million worth …

Matildas can be one of the best teams in the world - Gustavsson - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Matildas can be one of the best teams in the world - Gustavsson - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian women's national team has the potential to be among the best teams in the world, the team's new coach Tony Gustavsson has said. “I am extremely proud and happy to have been appointed head coach of the Westfield Matildas,” Gustavsson, who will lead Australia in two Olympic campaigns, the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022 and the Women's …

Discover Related