A group containing two continental champions, Group D is teeming with players who know the feeling of winning silverware. Both England and China enter this tournament as the reigning champions in their respective confederations, after ‘The Lionesses’ defeated Germany in…
2023 Women’s World Cup group preview: Group B
One of the 2023 Women’s World Cup host countries, Australia will be backed by a strong home contingent as they look to progress past the group stages for the fifth straight edition. Tony Gustavsson’s 23-player squad, announced on Monday in…
“We’re about to put our football in Australia on the global stage”: Walsh on Women’s World Cup and Para Asian Cup prospects
As a player, Sarah Walsh was certainly part of a legacy. Representing her country 70 times including at the 2006 Women’s Asian Cup and 2007 Women’s World Cup, the former Sydney FC attacker was a part of a successful generation of…
Melbourne to host IFCPF Para Asian Cups for 2023
The Men’s and Women’s IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships (Para Asian Cup) will be held in Melbourne later this year, Football Australia and the Australian Government have announced today. The Pararoos and ParaMatildas, Australia’s national men’s and women’s teams for athletes with…
The A-Leagues Pride Celebration: A reflection
Across the weekend, rainbows, celebrations and inclusivity adorned the A-Leagues. In their respective Pride Rounds, run alongside Sydney World Pride and over the same weekend as Sydney’s Mardi Gras festival, Australia’s top tier in both men’s and women’s football contributed…
Aiden O’Neill: The ex-Claret playing champagne football with Melbourne City
Millions of young footballers around the country dream of pulling on the green and gold and representing Australia at the highest level. Only a select list have become Socceroos in the men’s game; a list Brisbane-born Aiden O’Neill is hoping…
Key takeaways: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC (A-League Men)
Sydney FC has completed a U-NITE Multicultural Round double over the Melbourne Victory, following up the women’s victory hours earlier in the day with a 2-1 win in the A-League Men. Following a nine-goal thriller in the A-League Women’s match,…
Active supporter groups release joint statement following APL consultation
A-League Men active supporter groups connected to 11 clubs have today released a joint statement regarding a recent meeting between themselves and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) CEO Danny Townsend. Melbourne Victory’s Original Style Melbourne group were not listed in the…
OPINION | APL decision places Women’s football in Australia on the precipice
We are six months away from a home Women’s World Cup. A chance to cement a legacy for years to come, to spark a chance for young girls to be immersed in the great game of football for the rest…
Kalac on his World Cup bout and Champions League success
Heading into the final group game in Qatar, Australia has destiny in its own hands, much like they did 16 years ago. In 2022, Denmark stand in the way of the nation, and Graham Arnold’s side are faced with an…