David Lipson: The Matildas aren't the only national women's team preparing to represent Australia this weekend. Deaf Football Australia's national women's team is gearing up for an historic opening match in the United States, where they've been invited to open for one of the world's top teams. Elizabeth Cramsie: At Lily's Football Centre in Sydney, the members of the Deaf …
With the 2024 winter football season kicking off this weekend, clubs across Australia have experienced a record influx of registrations in the afterglow of last year's FIFA Women's World Cup. Increasing the participation of women and girls in football was a major pillar of Football Australia's "Legacy 23" program, in addition to ticking several boxes in the federal and state …
Sitting in front of the television with her family, watching the Matildas' history-making march to a World Cup semi-final, Emma Bridgman has an eye on the future. Key points: Students at Mary Fowler's old school in Cairns are celebrating her World Cup campaign Footballers and officials are expecting more girls to take up the game as a result of the …
These girls may be located five hours from the closest match at this upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, but they still hope the event will leave a lasting legacy in their home towns. Far away from the expected sell-out crowd the Matildas will enjoy at Stadium Australia, these girls are preparing for weekend matches in Mount Gambier, South Australia, where …