Tag: Matildas
Rio Olympics 2016: Matildas set for opening match against Canada
The 2016 Rio Olympics gets underway two days before the opening ceremony with Australia’s opening game against Canada.
It has been 12 years since...
Matildas’ 2016 Olympic squad announced
The Matildas’ squad for the Rio 2016 Olympics has been announced with 16-year-old Ellie Carpenter one of the eighteen footballers to represent Australia in...
Matildas announce pre-Olympic friendly against Brazil
The Matildas will end their preparations for Rio 2016 with a bang as they take on host nation Brazil in a friendly on the...
Matildas boss Alen Stajcic agrees contract extension
Football Federation Australia has announced it has re-signed Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to a four-year deal.
Stajcic was first appointed Matildas boss in 2014 on...
Matildas still being forced to prove primetime credentials
If ever there was a time for the Matildas to be featured in a standalone farewell fixture, their Rio farewell would be it – yet...
Larissa Crummer wants to bring W-League form to Rio
Matildas striker Larissa Crummer is hopeful of translating her brilliant W-League form onto the international stage at the upcoming Rio Olympics.
Twenty-year-old Crummer enjoyed a...
Lisa De Vanna looking forward to playing in front of Melbourne...
Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna is delighted to be playing a Matildas home game in Melbourne.
The news came on Tuesday morning as it was announced...
Alen Stajcic: Matildas gunning for Olympic gold
Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says his team will not be going to the 2016 Brazil Olympics with a 'happy to be here' mentality.
The qualfiers...
Exclusive: Steph Catley says mixed gendered competition should be looked at
Matilda’s defender Stephanie Catley says she is relishing the challenges the national team will face in the upcoming Olympic games in Brazil.
The Matildas have...
Exclusive: Stephanie Catley says United States’ football more advanced than Australia
Dubbed as the future captain of the national team by her peers, Matilda and Orlando Pride defender Stephanie Catley is enjoying her time in...
