B90: Recent Episodes
Cheryl Downes, Eric Subijano & Dale Roots
We take you beyond the goals, beyond the pitch and into what makes women's football the game we love.
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We're back after a break to discuss both Matildas v China games and the Tillies squad for Paris 2024.
Emma talks about a giant squid, which inspires Maj to come up with the pod title! Dale discusses the quirks of the Sydney Olympic Stadium media box, and then Eric reminisces about walking through that stadium in the dark ... yikes.
It's our 200th episode - thanks for your support over the years!
We discuss Brazil's successful WWC bid, the Mary Fowler Barbie doll, and people being unkind on social media.
Dale praises a couple of goalkeepers, Emma is amused by Arsenal's desire to have croissants in Melbourne, Maj does her best Gollum impersonation, and Eric talks about an NPL team breaking his heart.
Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric have nice things to say about Lydia Williams ... and they definitely have things to say about the A-League Women All Stars selection.
The FA Cup Final discussion includes the phrase "football mannequins", as well as a scarf that made many people angry.
We also discovered that Vivianne Miedema was leaving Arsenal during recording, so tune in for our unfiltered reactions!
Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss Sydney's gritty Grand Final triumph, various award winners, quirky English stadium names, and the effect Stina Blackstenius has had on the WSL title race.
We also discuss the positives of Brazil hosting a Women's World Cup!
Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric are here to discuss semi finals (of both the A-League Women & UEFA Champions League variety), the All Stars coach selection process, Harper Gorry "declaring" for Sweden, and plenty more!
(TW: eating disorders)
Among other things, we discuss the 2026 Asian Cup bid, the Dub semi finals, suboptimal Julie Dolan Medal arrangements, and eating disorders in sport.
Emma outlines the correct way to make Taylor Swift references, Maj is delighted to see Queensland woso nuptials, Dale praises government spending, and Eric praises ... his employer.
Last weekend was a reminder of why we love the Dub so much!
Emma, Dale, Maj & Eric talk about both A-League Women Elimination Finals, as well as the Matildas' win over Mexico.
After we express our displeasure about Dub semi finals being part of double headers, we move on to creative ideas for cross-promotion, the FA Cup semi finals, a stadium next to an airport, and Megan Campbell's incredible long throw.
Emma has strong feelings about the struggle to accommodate new women & girls in community football, Dale expresses his dislike for a score graphic, Eric provides a partial explanation of the Euro 2025 qualification process, and Maj comes up with a nickname for the Australia U-23 team!
We do our best to cover the chaos of the Dub’s final round!
Emma takes delight in Arsenal’s Conti Cup triumph and Eric is happy for Newcastle’s newest goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Dale and Maj present ideas that will make VAR more entertaining.
Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric team up to discuss the Olympics group stage draw, the Arsenal v A-League Women All Stars game, and the ongoing worries about Canberra United's future.
We're glad that Maj enjoyed her pizza at the Brisbane City game!
Emma, Dale, Maj & Eric discuss the recommendation that Australia host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the latest A-League Women action, and the prospect of annual Under-17 World Cups (yikes).
Our fab four lament the uncertainty surrounding Canberra United and unsafe playing conditions. Emma has Distance Derby takes, Maj has another interstate trip planned, Eric has a lot of tweets to read out and Dale has a great idea for a pod title!
Emma, Dale, Maj & Eric discuss a heroic Young Matildas performance in the snow and a chaotic Sydney Derby. They also show great concern for the 13 year old at Gotham FC.
Our fab four then get sidetracked and talk about the giant hat Marc Skinner wore when he coached Orlando Pride.
PS: Maj & Eric are still angry at Bárbara for encroaching during the 2016 Olympics.
Maj, Emma, Dale & Eric cover Michelle Heyman's brillance, a lack of Matildas keeper jerseys, Mexico's glorious win over the USA and more!
In this week’s B90 pod, Emma helps out before leaving midway through to join a Matildas press conference. Dale makes several good points about the benefits of cross-code promotion in women’s sport, and Eric has some recommended reading for the listeners.
Emma, Dale & Eric discuss Melissa Barbieri's many talents, Sydney’s navigational woes and the prospect of blue cards in football. There's also plenty of joy at Michelle Heyman & Chloe Logarzo being recalled to the Matildas squad!
The emotional rollercoaster of football ... what would we do without it?
Dale is on top of the world after Canberra's win and Emma is amazed by Morgan Aquino's penalty save. Meanwhile, Maj and Eric were surprised to learn that the NPL Queensland season starts this week!
Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the pandemonium at Porirua Park and CCM's guardrail trophy, as well as our ongoing issues with the way women's football is marketed (hint: market to the people with disposable income).
We also look abroad to Katrina Gorry jumping over a teammate, some epic time-wasting from Katie McCabe and the bizarre Noelle Maritz Conti Cup situation.
It's been a great week for Dub fans and an even better week for the Caspers family!
Dale is in good spirits after getting married (congratulations!), Eric takes great delight in Ash Irwin's goalkeeping heroics, Maj talks about the multi-talented Katrina Gorry and Emma laments an upcoming Thursday 5pm kickoff.
What a weekend - Unite Round and Michelle Heyman's 100th A-League goal!
Maj waxes lyrical about Emily Gielnik, Dale discusses future Unite Round options, Emma has a double-screening adventure and Eric derails the pod to talk about his favourite player (again).
Maj, Dale & Eric jump on to talk about Sam Kerr's injury, the ongoing issue of fan behaviour, a chaotic game in Newcastle and this weekend's Unite Round.
We also discuss a couple of Tillies moving to the WSL, and Eric ends the podcast by mentioning futsal, because of course he does! 😆
Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric jump in for our first episode of 2024.
We discuss Georgia Yeoman-Dale's career and the puzzling change to A-League tiebreaker rules.
There's also our New Year's Resolutions and many Queens of the Week!
Maj, Dale & Eric join us after a Christmas filled with eating, while Emma joins us straight after watching a chaotic game between Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar.
Our quartet have many amusing takes on Kristie Mewis's move to West Ham, and they also take us through their favourite memories from 2023.
Emma and Eric are our dynamic duo for the final episode before Christmas! 🎄
There's chat about Aussie national teams and NWSL drafts, while they also tackle a recent report highlighting the despicable online abuse aimed at WWC players.
Eric gets annoyed at an official account making a basic error, and Emma laments the North London Derby.
In more positive news, there's a unique piece of Kyra Cooney-Cross praise, as well as a shoutout to The Roar Corps for their generosity.
Steph Catley is a highly accomplished Australian professional football player renowned for her defensive prowess and considered one of the best left-backs in the world. Playing club football for Arsenal in the FA Women's Super League and has 122 caps for the Matildas Australia national team.
Catley's impressive career includes stints with Melbourne Victory, Portland Thorns FC, Orlando Pride, and Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), as well as Melbourne City in the A-League Women competition in Australia. Throughout her career, she has garnered several accolades, including the PFA Women's Player of the Year in 2020, the W-League's Young Player of the Year for the 2012–13 season, and the Female U20 Footballer of the Year by Football Federation Australia in 2012 and 2013.
Ash Brown, Matildas cap 176, began her journey began in 2012 when she debuted for the Australian national team, earning six caps and showcasing her talent on the international stage. Brown's club career, notably with Melbourne Victory from 2010 to 2014, comprised 25 appearances .
The pinnacle of her early career came in the 2011/12 season when Brown clinched the prestigious Westfield W-League Young Player of the Season award, a testament to her outstanding abilities. However, adversity struck in the 2012–13 season with a season-ending ACL injury, a setback that showcased her resilience. Despite a valiant return in the 2013–14 season, fate dealt another blow with a reoccurrence of her ACL injury, prematurely ending her campaign.
Caitlin Foord, born on November 11, 1994, is a highly accomplished Australian professional football player renowned for her exceptional skills and achievements on the field. Hailing from Shellharbour, New South Wales, Foord began her football journey at the grassroots level with the Warilla Wanderers, showcasing prodigious talent from a young age. In 2011, she marked her debut with the Matildas, the Australian national women's football team, making a significant impact on the world stage.
Foord's breakthrough moment came at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where, at the age of 16, she became the youngest Australian to participate in the prestigious tournament. Not only did she impress with her dynamic style of play, but she also earned accolades as the Best Women's Young Player of the tournament. This remarkable achievement was complemented by her recognition as the Asian Women's Young Footballer of the Year and the Football Federation Australia's U20 Women's Footballer of the Year in the same year. Foord's consistently stellar performances led to further acclaim, and in 2016, she was honoured as the Asian Women's Footballer of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Currently, she plays as a forward for the FA Women's Super League club Arsenal, solidifying her status as one of Australia's football icons.
Catherine Cannuli made her debut on the national stage in 2011, Born with a passion for the game, Cannuli's journey began at the grassroots level with the Marconi Stallions, where her innate talent as a forward quickly became apparent.
During her prolific career, Cannuli showcased her goal-scoring prowess in various clubs across Australia. She started with the NSW Sapphires from 2000 to 2004, amassing an impressive 35 appearances and netting 18 goals. Her stint at Sydney FC from 2009 to 2011 saw her make 22 appearances, contributing three goals to the team. The 2011-2012 season saw her don the Brisbane Roar jersey, making 11 appearances and continuing to make a significant impact.
A move to the Western Sydney Wanderers from 2012 to 2014 marked a prolific phase in Cannuli's career. Playing 22 games and finding the back of the net eight times, she solidified her reputation as a forward with finesse and a scoring instinct.
At the conclusion of her playing career, Cannuli transitioned to coaching. In the 2021-22 season, Cannuli was the head coach for the Wanderers, further solidifying her position as a respected leader in women's football.
Beyond the pitch, Cannuli has become a familiar voice in the football community. Her insightful commentary graces Paramount+ coverage of A-League Women, providing fans with expert analysis and a unique perspective garnered from years of on-field experience. Additionally, she has taken on the role of Technical Director for Southern Districts SFA and leads the women's program at SD Raiders, showcasing her dedication to the development of football at all levels.
Teigen Allen made her debut for the Matildas in 2010, showcasing her defensive prowess on the international stage until her last international game in 2019. Beginning her football journey with the Lakemba Lions and later the Emu Plains grassroots clubs, Allen's talent quickly propelled her to the top echelons of the sport.
During her football career, Allen participated in two World Cups (2011 and 2019) and two Asian Cups (2010 and 2014), contributing to the Matildas' success with 40 international appearances. Her versatility as a defender was further evident in the domestic arena, where she accumulated 142 A-League Women appearances, netting a goal in the process. Allen's impactful presence graced several clubs, including Sydney FC (58 appearances), Western Sydney Wanderers (29 appearances, 1 goal), Melbourne Victory (21 appearances), Melbourne City (19 appearances), and most recently, the Newcastle Jets (15 appearances in the 2022-23 season).
Emily Louise van Egmond (born 12 July 1993) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC and the Matildas.
Van Egmond began playing football at the age of five in her hometown of Newcastle, Australia. She is the daughter of former Socceroo and Newcastle United Jets A-League coach, Gary van Egmond. She made her professional debut for Canberra United in the W-League in 2009 at the age of 16.
Van Egmond has since played for a number of clubs around the world, including Western Sydney Wanderers, Newcastle Jets, Melbourne City, 1. FFC Frankfurt, VfL Wolfsburg, Fortuna Hjørring, Chicago Red Stars, Orlando Pride, and West Ham United. She joined San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League in 2023.
Van Egmond has also had a successful international career, making her debut for the Matildas in 2010. She has since represented Australia at four FIFA Women's World Cups (2011, 2015, 2019, 2023), as well as two Olympic Games (2016 and 2020). She has scored 31 goals in 138 appearances for the Matildas.
Laura Brock debuted for the Matildas in 2010 and played until 2021, finishing with 65 appearances and two goals.
As a central defender, Brock represented Australia at the 2011 and 2015 Women's World Cups and was selected for the 2019 edition before withdrawing due to a foot injury.
Brock also played internationally for Notts County (2012), Orlando Pride (2016/17) and EA Guingamp (2020/21)
Michelle Heyman (Cap 170) is a celebrated Australian footballer who has left an indelible mark on the international stage.
Heyman made her debut for the Matildas in 2010, and her dedication and talent ensured her a place on the national team until 2018. Her journey from grassroots football to international stardom began at the Warilla Wanderers, where her passion for the sport first ignited.
Known for her prowess as a forward, Heyman's impressive career boasts 61 appearances for the Matildas, during which she netted an impressive 20 goals. Her contributions on the field have not only entertained fans but also inspired the next generation of female players.
Michelle Heyman's legacy extends beyond the statistics, as her commitment to supporting LGBTIQA+ rights and visibility and her unwavering dedication have made her a role model for aspiring footballers and a source of national pride in Australia.
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History: Aivi Luik, Matildas Cap 169
Aivi is best known for her exceptional skills as a midfielder and as an all-round versatile player. She made her debut for the Matildas in 2010, and has become a consistent and reliable presence on the team. Her technical ability and vision on the field have made her an integral part of the squad.
Throughout her career, Aivi Luik has played for various clubs around the world, including stints in Australia, the United States, and Europe.
Aivi Luik's dedication to the sport and her impressive performances have earned her a well-deserved reputation as a respected and talented midfielder.
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
Striker and Matildas Captain Sam Kerr is cap 168. Debuting in 2009 Sam has 125 caps to her name and a record-setting 64 goals.
Sam's grassroots club is the Western Knights.
Her list of awards and accolades is continually growing.
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History: Ellie Brush, Matildas Cap 167
- Matildas: 2009-2012
- Grassroots Club: Weston Molonglo
- Appearances: 2
- Position: Defender
Club Career:
- 2008-2015 Canberra United
- 2013 Avaldsnes IL
- 2015-2016 Houston Dash
- 2015-2017 Canberra United
- 2017-2019 Western Sydney Wanderers
- 2019-2022 Sydney FC
- 2022-2023 Canberra United
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History: Danielle Brogan, Matildas Cap 166
Matildas Debut: 2009 (played for the national team until 2015)
Grassroots Club: Belmore Eagles
Appearances: 7
Position: Defender
- 10 appearances for Australia U-20 (2004-2006)
- W-NSL
- NSW Sapphires (2003-04)
- W-League
- Sydney FC (2008-2014) winning the Championship in 2009 and the Premiership in 2009, 2010-11
- Adelaide United (2014-2015)
- Perth Glory (2015-2016, 2017-2018)
- Club International
- Notts County (2014)
Current - Director Women's Football - Perth SC
Hot Topics
Matildas
- Kyra Cooney-Cross signs with Arsenal
- Clare Hunt signs with PSG
- Philippines v Matildas moved to Optus Stadium
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
News
- FIFA The Best Award nominations - VOTE now
- Mackenzie Arnold
- Caitlin Foord
- Mary Fowler
- Sam Kerr
- Tony Gustavsson
- Spain players called up but they don't plan to end their boycott
- EA Sports FC 24 player ratings released
- Interview with ALW and NPL Capital Football referee Georgia Ghirardello
Dub News & Signings
- Grand Final deal could be scrapped
- Brisbane Roar: Jordan Silkowitz (USA)
- Canberra United: Deven Jackson (NZ), Cannon Clough (USA)
- Melbourne Victory: Tori Hansen (USA), McKenzie Weinert (USA), Lydia Williams, Casey Dumont not returning to the club
- Newcastle Jets: Josie Wilson
- Perth Glory: Lilly Bailey
- Wellington Phoenix: Annalie Longo, Rylee Foster (CAN)
- Western Sydney Wanderers: Kaylie Collins (USA)
- Season 16 squad page
Around the World
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Dale - 1) Leena Khamis scored twice in the NPL NSW Grand Final to give Macarthur Rams a 2-0 win, their second consecutive Championship and their third in the last five completed seasons 2) Rams goalkeeper Sham Khamis wasted time brilliantly during the NPL NSW Grand Final
Eric - Amanda Rimmer, partner of Hills United president Tristan, did a shoey after the Hills United U20 team won their Grand Final (the club's first ever women's trophy!)
Maj - Lana Harch did one of our favourite things on the weekend: she was an outfielder that went in goals during the FQPL Grand Final while playing for Southwest Queensland Thunder
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History: Christine Walters, Matildas Cap 165
- Matildas Debut: 2008
- Appearances: 4 (all in 2008)
- Position: Defender
- Walters played for Canberra United in the 2008-09, 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, making 13 appearances.
Hot Topics
Matildas
- Clean sweep for the ParaMatildas v Japan (9-0, 8-1 and 6-0 wins)
- Australia U-23 squad selected
- Junior Matildas squad selected
News
- Spain - Jorge Vilda is sacked
- Luis Rubiales resigns
- Katie Bowen to Inter Milan
- Ballon d'Or nominees
Dub News & Signings
- Women's Club Championship: Sydney FC in Group B
- Adelaide United - Maruschka Waldus (NED)
- Brisbane Roar - Isabella Shuttleworth, Grace Kuilamu
- Canberra United - Mary Stanic-Floody
- Central Coast Mariners - Ash Irwin, Sophie Nenadovic
- Melbourne City - Hannah Wilkinson
- Newcastle Jets - Izzy Nino (USA), Libby Copus-Brown
- Perth Glory - Jessika Cowart (PHI), Quinley Quezada (PHI)
- Sydney FC - Fiona Worts (ENG)
- Wellington Phoenix - Kelli Brown
- Western United - Lucy Richards, Raquel Deralas
- Season 16 squad page
Around the World
UK
- Polly's Palace: (ENG) - 3 of 22
Europe
Champions League
- Brann, Glasgow City, Paris FC & St. Pölten are through to the 2nd qualifying round, the draw will take place on 15 September.
D1F (FRA)
- Trophée des Champions
(ESP) - 1 of 30
- Postponed due to player strikes
Nordic
- Norway – Toppserien Round 20
- Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 19
Americas
- Liga MX (MEX) - 9/10 of 17
State Football
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
All of us - Congratulations to Dale and Julia on their engagement!
Dale - 1) APIA Leichhardt won the treble - NPL NSW Premiership, NPL NSW Club Championship, Sapphire Cup 2) Ella Mastrantonio and St. Pölten are through to the next round of UWCL qualifiers
Eric - Hills United are through to the FNSW League One Women's Grand Final after a heart-stopping triumph over Central Coast Mariners (1-1 at full time, Hills won 3-2 on penalties). Special shoutout to supersub Kaylie Shannon (scorer of the late equalising goal) and captain/goalkeeper Sarah Easthope (saved the decisive penalty).
Maj - James, Scott & Adam from Brisbane Football Review do a wonderful job covering football at many levels in Queensland
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History: Ash Sykes, Matildas Cap 164
Matildas Debut: 2008 (played for the national team until 2016)
Grassroots Club: SASS Strikers
Appearances: 19 (5)
Position: Striker
Awards:
- W-League Championship: 2011–12, 2014 (Canberra United)
- W-League Premiership: 2011–12, 2013–14 (Canberra United)
- NWSL Championship: 2017 (Portland Thorns)
- Matildas
- Dubbo Sportsperson of the Year: 2010
- W-League Player of the Grand Final: 2015
- W-League Goal of the Year: 2014
- Julie Dolan Medal: 2015–16
Dub News & Signings
- Season 16 squad page
Around the World
UK
-
FA Championship (ENG) - 2 of 22
-
Scottish WPL (5 of 22)
Nordic
- Norway - Toppserien Round 19 (of 27)
- Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 18 (of 26)
- Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 2
Americas
- US NWSL 18 of 22
- Liga MX Femenil club friendlies
State Football
Queen's, Kings, Themperors
Cheryl - Emma Checker posted some lovely engagement photos
Dale - South Melbourne qualified for all four NPL grand finals: men's, women's, men's U20, women U19
Eric - 1) Ashlie Crofts is the NPL NSW Women's Golden Boot with 24 goals! 2) Amber Luchtmeijer scored twice as Blacktown Spartans came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and avoid relegation from NPL NSW 3) Kiara Rochaix from Blacktown City has signed for Newcastle Jets
Maj - Texas A&M goalkeeper Kenna Caldwell scored from near the halfway line!
Steffen - Canberra Olympic won their first-ever NPL Women's Premiership
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History: Leena Khamis, Matildas Cap 163
Matildas Debut: 2008 (played for the national team until 2015)
Grassroots Club: Macarthur Rams
Appearances: 25 (5 goals)
Position: Forward
W-League
- Top scorer in inaugural season (7 goals)
- WNSL - Northern NSW (2003) and NSW Sapphires (2004)
- Sydney FC 2008-18
- Western Sydney 2019, 2021
- Canberra United 2020
- Perth Glory 2022
International
- Fortuna Hjorring 2011-2012
Appeared at 2010 Asian Cup (vs Vietnam & China) and 2011 WWC (vs Eq Guinea), was in 2014 AC and 2015 WWC squads. Now works as a firefighter in SW Sydney.
Hot Topics
Matildas
- Rankings - Matildas drop 1 position to 11th
- Junior Matildas
- 5 day camp (27/8-1/9) with 30 footballers
- R2 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Vietnam September 16-24
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings
- Plenty of signings to discuss
- Season 16 squad page
Around the World
Nordic
Norway – Toppserien Round 18 (of 20)
Sweden – Damallsvenkan - recommences 2 Sep with Round 18 (of 19)
Denmark – Elitedivisionen
State Football
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Dale - the majority of Spanish football for calling out Rubiales
Eric - 1) Mary Stanic-Floody scored a match-winning double as NWS Spirit won 2-1 against FNSW Institute 2) Aisling Davidson scored the only goal of the game as Hills United won 1-0 against Nepean FC (her former club!) 3) Sydney Olympic's Megan Grew has joined the Football NSW commentary team while she is rehabbing from an ACL injury
Maj - Tegan Riding reached the 200 game milestone in NPL Queensland and scored a hat trick in the final game of the regular season
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History: Servet Uzunlar, Matildas Cap 162
Matildas Debut: 2008 (played for the national team until 2015)
Grassroots Club: North Sutherland Rockets
Appearances: 48 (2)
Position: Defender
International
- 2006–2007 Australia U-20 13 (4)
Club
2004–2008 NSW Sapphires
2008–2012 Sydney FC
2010 Ottawa Fury (Canada)
2012–2014 Western Sydney Wanderers
2013 Chungbuk Sportstoto (Korea)
2014–2015 Sydney FC
2016–2017 Sydney FC
2018–2019 Western Sydney Wanderers
Honours
- Australia
- AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2010
- AFF Women's Championship: 2008
- Sydney FC
- W-League Premiership: 2009, 2010–11
- W-League Championship: 2009
- Individual
- Sydney FC W-League Player of the Year: 2009
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC W-League Player of the Year: 2012–13
Hot Topics
World Cup Wrap
- Semi-finals
- Spain 2-1 Sweden
- Australia 1-3 England
- 3/4 Playoff: Sweden 2-0 Australia
- Final: Spain 1-0 England
- Squads
News
- World Cup qualifying to be decoupled from Asian Cup
Dub News & Signings
- Melina Ayres departs Melbourne Victory
- Season 16 squad page
State Football
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
- Cheryl - The OGs who have willingly given so much to get to this point and hopefully get the recognition they deserve.
- Dale - Olga Carmona for scoring the winning goal in a World Cup final.
- Eric - 20 goal strikers in NPL NSW - Kelli Brown and Ashlie Crofts
- Maj - Tanya Oxtoby announced as Head Coach of Northern Ireland
- Steffen - Belconnen United's Pearl Tein is off to La Liga
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History: Ella Mastrantonio, Matildas Cap 161
Matildas Debut: 2008 (played for the national team until 2021)
Appearances: 7 (1 goal)
Position: Midfield
Club:
- 2008–2010 Perth Glory
- 2010–2011 Melbourne Victory
- 2011–2014 Perth Glory
- 2014–2015 Melbourne Victory
- 2015–2016 Perth Glory
- 2018–2019 Melbourne Victory
- 2019–2020 Western Sydney Wanderers
- 2020–2021 Bristol City
- 2021 Lazio
- 2022 Pomigliano
- 2022 Perth Glory
Awards
- AFF Women's Championship: 2008
World Cup News
- Quarter-finals
- Spain 2-1 Netherlands
- Japan 1-2 Sweden
- Australia 0 (7) - 0 (6) France
- England 2-1 Colombia
- Semi-finals
- Tuesday 6pm - (6) Spain v (3) Sweden
- Wednesday 8pm - (10) Australia v (4) England - Katrina Gorry's 100th cap!
- Prizemoney reminder
- Squads
News
- College Matildas 2023 wrap
Dub News & Signings
- Salary cap updates and more
- Season 16 squad page
State Football
- NSW - Stingrays come back from 3-0 down to defeat league leaders APIA 4-3, only one point between APIA and 2nd placed Rams with three rounds left
- TAS - South Hobart are the Champions
- VIC
- Results
- Box Hill United 0-2 Alamein
- FV Emerging 2-3 Boroondara Eagles
- Bayside United 0-1 Preston Lions
- Southern United 2-2 South Melbourne
- Nike FC Cup & Nike FC Community Cup:
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Cheryl - Sarah Walsh and Ann Odong. I don't need to explain, but thank you for all of your support and love.
Eric - 1) Cortnee Vine for obvious reasons 2) Polly Doran has signed for another year with Crystal Palace
Lachy - The French WNT were brilliant in defeat and pushed the Matildas all the way
Molly - Mackenzie Arnold was incredible in the shootout against France
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History: Brooke Spence, Matildas Cap 160
Matildas Debut: 2008 (played for the national team until 2012)
Grassroots Club: Kawungan | Mt Gravatt Hawks
Appearances: 12
Position: Defender
- Won 2008 AFF Championship
- W-League | A-League Women
- 2008-2017 Brisbane Roar (89 appearances, 2 goals)
- 2012 and 2013: Played (and captained) Colorado Rapids. Named in (both seasons):
- Western Conference All-League
- All-Conference team (Western Conference)
- Excelled at softball
World Cup News
- Round of 16 roundup
- Squads
Dub News & Signings
- Season 16 squad page
State Football
- VIC
- Results
- Calder United 0-0 Bulleen Lions
- Upcoming:
- Nike FC Cup (Sunday August 13th 5pm): Bulleen Lions v Calder United
- Community Cup (Sunday August 13th 2pm): Casey Comets v Essendon Royals
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Cheryl - Louise Blair co-wrote the Kicking Goals journal with Sam Kerr
Dale - Ashleigh Plumptre spoke out about how African teams tend to be reduced to their physical characteristics in the media
Eric - 1) Irish international Harriet Scott is stepping back from football to work as a doctor in the NHS 2) Michelle Alozie balances playing for Nigeria and Houston Dash with being a cancer research technician, she is also very funny
Maj - Channel 7 will be showing Matildas v France on their main channel and pushing the news to a later time slot
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Jenna Kingsley, Matildas Cap 159
Matildas Debut: 2007
Grassroots Club: Emu Plains, Penrith RSL and Penrith SC
Appearances: 1
Position: Striker
W-League / A-League Women:
- Central Coast Mariners
- Western Sydney Wanderers
- Newcastle Jets
World Cup
- Group stage matches complete
- Squads
A-League Women
- Grace Maher signs for Western United
- Season 16 squad page
State
- Battle of the States: Victoria v Queensland - September 23rd
- ACT
- NSW
- QLD
- VIC
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
- Dale - 1) Desiree Ellis
- Eric - 1) Courtney Brosnan 2) Grace Maher
- Maj - 1) Thembi Kgatlana 2) Marta 3) Christine Sinclair
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
This week, the talented and committed duo of Eric Subijano and Majella Card keep the ball rolling.
History: Grace Gill, Matildas Cap 158
Matildas Debut: 2007
Appearances: 1 A international
Position: Defender
Read More: Grace Gill - An Authentic Voice for Change
- Made 58 appearances for Canberra United from 2008-2016
- Capital Football Board Member
- Football broadcaster and commentator
Matildas
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
World Cup News
- Latest news from the Women's World Cup
- Squads
Dub News & Signings
- Newcastle Jets: Lauren Allan and Lara Gooch
- Western United: Catherine Zimmerman
- Season 16 squad page
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Listen in for our nominees for the week.
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Kyah Simon
Matildas Cap 157
Matildas Debut:2007 (active)
Grassroots Club: Hills United / Penrith Nepean United
Appearances:111 (37 goals)
Position:Attacker
World Cup News
- Australia 1 Ireland 0 - Steph Catley's penalty earns Matildas an opening-day win
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CalfWatch - Sam Kerr still sidelined with a calf injury, media having a field day
- Nigeria 0 Canada 0 - Group B rivals play out stalemate in Melbourne
- NZ and Philippines earn first-ever WWC wins, Jamaica earn first-ever point vs France
- Germany, Japan, and Brazil win big in opening matches
Hot Topics
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Mackenzie Hawkesby signs with WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion
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Anna Margraf moves from SV Meppen to Spanish side Sporting Club Huelva
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Perth Glory financial woes
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Renee Rollason, Matildas Cap 156
Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2012)
Appearances: 8 (4 goals)
Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics
- Matildas 1-0 France
- Matildas' win over France shows a team that has timed its World Cup run to perfection
- Record breaking sellout in Melbourne
- Kasey Symons with a shoutout to MAS
Must read
- Game Changers - The 2023 WWC Players To Watch(by B90 alumnus Sam Lewis)
Aussie News
- Gaps in the record reveal the winding road of women’s football in Australia
- Football Australia releases Pre-Tournament report for Legacy '23 Plan
- Matildas call on FIFA & A-Leagues to further support women's football
- Australia's Belinda Wilson part of FIFA's 2023 Women's World Cup Technical study group
- Beyond 90 World Cup blogs are coming your way
- on the ShePlays fantasy world cup competition, join the Beyond 90 league (code 'B90')
World Cup News
- Football's biggest climate campaign
- Match abandoned between Ireland and Colombia
- Squads
Dub News & Signings
- Perth Glory signings
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Domestic Match Calendar released
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Season 16 squad page
Around the World
State Football
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
All of us - Former B90 writers Liana Buratti, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes and Sam Lewis have all undergone incredible journeys since the last Women's World Cup
Cheryl - Kellie Lemon is hanging up the camera after providing so much high quality photography to the Aussie women's football fanbase | Helen Tyrikos & Heidelberg United | Heather Reid
Dale - Dele Alli, his interview with Gary Neville is hugely brave and harrowing, he speaks about addiction and the mental health troubles that can come with being a professional footballer
Eric - 1) Emma Ilijoski is launching a campaign to improve the availability of women-specific kit for women footballers 2) Teagan Micah signed for Liverpool, another Aussie in the WSL! 3) Sarah Hunter signed for Paris FC, tres bien!
Maj - Cathy Freeman met with the Matildas squad
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Teresa Polias, Matildas Cap 155
Matildas Debut: 2007
Appearances: 11
Position: Midfield
Hot Topics
World Cup News
- Confirmation First Nations Flags will fly at FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
- Pride House at the WWC
- Potential trouble for Nigeria's Head Coach
- Squads
News
- PFA talking points
- St George Budapest: the forgotten women's club team that kickstarted the Matildas
- Friend of B90 Sam Lewis did a lovely video feature with Annabel Martin
Matildas
- Courtney Nevin signs a permanent deal with Leicester City
- Hayley Raso signs with Real Madrid
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings
- Natasha Rigby re-signs with Perth Glory
- Season 16 squad page
Around the World
Nordic
Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 17
State Football
- ACT Round 9 catchup games
- NSW
- QLD
- VIC Round 17
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Cheryl - 1) Fed Square will host the Matildas squad presentation 2) shoutout to all the WWC advertising which creates the feel of a massive event 3) I received Sam Kerr's book in the mail, My Journey To The World Cup
Dale - 1) Megan Rapinoe will retire at the end of the season 2) First nations flags will be flown at the WWC, thanks FIFA
Eric - Little Corner of Yellow
Maj - Hayley Raso signed for Real Madrid Joker) mimicking Indigenous culture is poor form
Steffen - Georgia Ritchie
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Ellyse Perry, Matildas Cap 154
Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2012)
Appearances: 18 (3 goals)
Position: Midfielder / Defender
W-League
- 2008 Central Coast Mariners
- 2009-2012 Canberra United
- 2012-2015 Sydney FC
Awards
- 2009 Young Player of the Year (with Elise Kellond-Knight)
Hot Topics
World Cup News
-
Matildas squad
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Spectator Rules
- Squads
News
- FIFA23 player ratings
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Jacynta Galabadaarachchi moving on from Celtic
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UWCL Draw - Round 1
Matildas
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings
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Kayla Morrison to NWSL
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Season 16 squad page
Around the World
Nordic
- Norway – Toppserien Round 17
- Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 16
State Football
Queens, Kings and Themporers of the Week
Molly - Aivi Luik and Katrina Gorry for their World Cup selection ♥️.
Cheryl
- Bit of a Joker for the Royal Australian Mint doing an ecommerce upgrade at the same times as the release of the release of coins celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Women's teams to feature in Football Manager (2025)
Maj - Fatima Flores repping Matildas Active Support
Steffen - Grace Maher playing for Belconnen United Devils U18 Boys team for the rest of the season (plus Emma Ilijoski)
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Elise Kellond-Knight, Matildas Cap 153
| Matildas Debut: 2007 (still active) | | Appearances: 115 (2 goals) | | Position: Midfielder |
Hot Topics World Cup News * FIFPro report - lack of professional care standards * Jamaica and Canada feuding over WWC funding (via Sophie Lawson / ESPN) * Official song announced "Do It Again" BENEE ft Mallrat * Squads - Republic Of Ireland, New Zealand, Brazil, Netherlands & Spain set to annouce their WWC squads this week * The FIFA 23 WWC update is out, Maj downloaded it during the recording of this podcast!
News * Record-breaking crowd expected for Matildas v France in Melbourne * Launch of the Play On exhibition at the Uni of Canberra on July 11th, chronicling the history of women's football in the ACT. Beyond 90's Anthony and Steffen are contributors, as is 'Soccer Snaps by Sal' Giovinazzo. Booking a tour (between July 3 - August 31) is recommended. * ParaMatildas fundraiser at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan:
Matildas * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings * Mackenzie Barry signs a two season contract with Wellington Phoenix (joining Chloe Knott, Alyssa Whinham, Michaela Robertson, Emma Main & Marisa van der Meer) * Perth Glory sign Isobel Dalton, Grace Johnston and Georgia Cassidy
- Season 16 squad page
Nordic Norway – Toppserien Round 16 Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 15 Danish Cup Final US – NWSL State Football Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week All of us - our very own Neil Bennett will be part of the Football West Women’s Standing Committee for the next two years! The Committee is tasked with driving the development of women's football in Western Australia
Dale - 1) Sarina Bolden scored four times for Illawarra Stingrays as they beat Emerging Jets 8-1 2) Grace Gill announced her retirement from football
Eric - 1) Manly United won six out of six games in Football NSW Girls Youth League and NPL NSW Women's on Sunday 2) Daisy Arrowsmith scored her first two Manly United goals in Manly's 2-0 win over Gladesville Ravens
Maj - Winonah Heatley started in the Danish Cup Final and FC Nordsjælland won!
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Lyndsay Kohlet (nee Glohe), Matildas Cap 152
Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2008)
Appearances: 5
Position: Defender
W-League
- 2008-2009 - Central Coast Mariners (10)
- 2010-2011 - Canberra United (4)
- 2015-2016 - Sydney FC (2)
Hot Topics
World Cup News
- Matildas provisional 29 player squad announced
- Jamaica's Reggae Girlz highlight challenges in their WWC2023 tournament preparation
- FIFA WWC 2023 Broadcast deal
- Squads
News
- Sweden players had to show their genitalia at the 2011 Women's World Cup
- AIS Transgender & Gender Diverse Inclusion Guidelines for High Performance Sport
- ABC article about the Australian Sports Commission's guidelines for gender diversity in high-performance sport
- Celebrating 100 game changing clubs
- Fatma Samoura to step down as FIFA Secretary General
- WSL revenue grew 60%
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The future of football - but no women
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Nike's Phantom Luna Boot - Nike's most thoughtful women's-led boot design, backed by research. IDA Sports did it first.
Matildas
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Nordic
Norway – Toppserien Round 15
Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 13
State Football
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Rachael Doyle, Matildas Cap 151
| Matildas Debut: 2007 | | Appearances: 1 | | Position: Defender |
Hot Topics World Cup News * Camp date dispute * Squad page
News * Reading FC Women to operate on a part-time basis
Matildas * Teagan Micah on the way back from serious concussion
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Young Matildas through to the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan next year
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2023 National Para Championships to be held in Perth
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the World * The Guardian - "Summer" transfer window
Nordic Norway – Toppserien Sweden – Damallsvenkan Iceland – Urvalsdeild Denmark US – NWSL State Football Queens / Kings / Themperors of the Week All - Moya Dodd and Maria Berry were named in the King's Birthday Honours List
Dale - 1) Hasti Forouzandeh of Iran U20 scored in the 82nd and 90+4th minute, taking them to a 2-1 win over Lebanon 2) Taiwan's He Jia-shiuan has scored 13 times across Rounds 1 & 2 of the qualifiers for the U20 Asian Cup
Eric - 1) Angie Beard was called up to the Philippines WNT provisional squad for the WWC 2) friend of B90 Chloe Lau climbed Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia
Maj - Katrina Gorry got engaged! (and scored a goal for Vittsjö during the week)
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Rachel Cooper, Matildas Cap 150
Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2007)
Appearances: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Born in Mullumbimby, Rachel Cooper made her sole appearance during an Olympic Games qualifier in August 2007, where she played against Hong Kong winning 8-1.
W-League
- 2008-2009 Sydney FC (2 apps)
- 2009-2010 Central Coast Mariners (0 apps)
Hot Topics
World Cup News
- Check out our new Squads page for the FIFA Women's World Cup
- England's squad announced
- Germany's squad announced
- Netherlands provisional squad
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Unity Celebration
- 50 Days to Go - Legacy '23 update
- Seven's commentary team for the FIFA Women's World Cup
- The Far Post Pod Tipping Competition ... perhaps the first of a few, but well worth a look
News
- Lego Play Unstoppable ♥️♥️♥️
- Servet Uzunlar and Emma Ilijoski coaching kids in Malaysia
- Michaela Thornton: Canberra's multi-faceted woso wonder (beyond90.com.au)
Matildas
- Young Matildas 5-0 Lebanon
- Young Matildas 3-0 Iran
- Junior Matildas squad announced for two-match series against Korea Republic
- Kyah Simon leaves Tottenham
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings
- Dolan Warren Awards
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World
-
Final
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Barcelona 3-2 Wolfsburg
Europe
Coppa Italia
Nordic
Norway – Toppserien Round 12
State Football
Queens, Kings & Themperors of the Week
Cheryl - Celebrating all the Matildas!
Dale - 1) Anthony Albanese saw the Young Matildas in Vietnam 2) the Iran U20 team fought hard and were impressive against the Young Matildas
Eric - 1) Angela Christian-Wilkes - see embedded tweet below 2) Philippines international Carleigh Frilles scored a match winning double for Blacktown Spartans against Manly United 3) Ashlie Crofts scored four times in APIA's 6-2 win over Emerging Jets and leads the NPL NSW Golden Boot standings with 12 goals
Maj - RIP Elaine Watson
Steffen - all involved in the Federation Cup final, the teams, venue, officials, and Capital Football. Terrific event; an open, entertaining game played in the right spirit.
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Caitlin Cooper, Matildas Cap 149
| Matildas Debut: | 2007 (played for the national team until 2018) | | Appearances: | 10 (2 goals) | | Position: | Defender |
Played her last game for the Matildas in 2018 but was selected in a May 2021 camp and was part of a 25 player squad for friendlies with Denmark and Sweden ahead of the 2022 Tokyo Olympic Games.
A-League Women (W-League):
- 2008-2010 Central Coast Mariners (20 games)
- 2010-2013 Canberra United (33 games)
- 2013-2017 Western Sydney Wanderers (40 games)
- 2017-2018 Sydney FC (14 games)
- 2018 Western Sydney Wanderers (34 games)
Watch - Get to know: Caitlin Cooper
Hot Topics
* World Cup News
+ Maria (Mapi) León is refusing to go to the World Cup
* News
+ Why are girls dropping out of sport?
+ Marco Rojas donating to help fund a range of women’s football initiatives within Melbourne Victory. His private donation is the first Victory has received to its community programs specifically.
* Matildas
+ Matildas coming back to Perth
+ Emily Gielnik departs Aston Villa
+ Hayley Raso leaving Manchester City - rumours are she's on her way to Spain
+ Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
* Dub News & Signings
+ Melbourne Victory:
- Jeff Hopkins re-signs for two more seasons
- Victory Honours:
Victory Medal - Beattie Goad
Players Player: Casey Dumont
Golden Boot: Melina Ayres
Goal of the Season: Melina Ayres v Wellington Phoenix – Round 20
- Player Departures: Maja Markovski, Emily Kos, Gema Simon
+ Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA Champions League: Final * Upcoming: 12am Sunday June 4th - Barcelona v Wolfsburg
UK FA WSL - Final Round Europe France - D1F (22 of 22) Italy - Serie A (Championship Round 10 of 10) Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (22 of 22) Nordic * Norway – Toppserien * Sweden – Damallsvenkan * Iceland – Urvalsdeild * Denmark
US – NWSL (9 of 22) State Football Queens of the Week All of us - OL Reign hosted a clinic for gender diverse youth
Cheryl - (1) Women Onside for the Women in Football Leadership Conference
Eric - 1) Manly United's Eva Morgante scored a hat trick in their U16 game on Sunday, and then scored twice in the U18 game on the same day 2) Blacktown City keeper Kiara Rochaix scored a stoppage time winner with a 25 yard free kick
Maj - Fiona Crawford for her new book "The Matilda Effect"
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Tameka Yallop, Matildas Cap 148
- Matildas Debut: 2007 (still active)
- Grassroots Club: Mudgeeraba
- Appearances: 112 (12 goals)
- Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics
- World Cup News
- Alicia Ferguson appointed as Australia's Head of Delegation for WWC
- News
- Sam Kerr named FWA Footballer of the Year for the second consecutive season
- Ellie Carpenter named in D1F team of the season
- Matildas
Queens / Kings / Themperors of the Week
- Dale - 1) Sienna Saveska scored an incredible goal against Sydney University 2) The USL is back! There will be a second women's professional league in the USA
- Eric - against Sydney Olympic, Manly United goalkeeper Samantha Edwards kept a clean sheet for the U18 team in a 0-0 draw, and then backed up to keep a clean sheet in the Reserve Grade game (4-0 win)!
- Maj - Panini have launched the player stickers app for the Women's World Cup, and physical sticker packs will be out soon!
- Steffen - congrats go to some Capital Football NPL favourites for reaching milestones: Amy McLachlan (Canberra Croatia) - 150 games; Maddie Whittall (Canberra Olympic) - 100 games; Stella De Marco (Gungahlin United) - 100 games; and Janet King (Canberra Olympic) - 50 games
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Victoria Balomenos, Matildas Cap 147
| Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2008) | | Grassroots Club: West Adelaide | | Appearances: 9 (5 goals) | | Position: Striker |
Domestic:* Adelaide Sensation (W-NSL) * Adelaide United: 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 * Sydney FC: 2011-2012
Hot Topics* World Cup News + FIFA defends unbundling of WWC broadcast rights * News + National Referee Academy + 2024 National Futsal Championships * Matildas + Alanna Kennedy signs with Manchester City for two more years + A very long Matildas injury list + Jacynta Galabadaarachchi declares for Argentina + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldUKFA Cup Final Chelsea (Sam Kerr ⚽️) 1-0* Manchester United * over 77,000 fans watched the match at Wembley * In the biggest FA Cup Final ever, Sam Kerr's small glories set her apart from the rest (by B90 alumnus Sam Lewis)
FA WSLScottish WPL (2nd Phase 9 of 10)EuropeFrance - Coupe de France FinalGermany - Frauen Bundesliga (20 of 22)Nordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 9 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Rounds 7 & 8 * Denmark
US – NWSLState Football* ACT * NSW * QLD * VIC
Queens / Kings / Themperors of the WeekCheryl - Ellie Carpenter was part of Lyon's Coupe de France winning team
Dale - Jean-Michel Aulas stepped down as President of Lyon, after several years of impressive dedication to women's football
Eric - Bianca Galic played her first competitive game since injuring her ACL in March 2022, she came off the bench and scored for Sydney University Reserves, they beat Gladesville Ravens Reserves 5-1!
Maj - Anna Margraf assisted the winning goal for SV Meppen against Koln, and she also picked up a yellow card!
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Amy Chapman, Matildas Cap 146
| Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2013) | | Grassroots Club: Albury Hotspurs | | Appearances: 20 (4 goals) | | Position: Forward |
Hot Topics* World Cup News + Undervaluing women's football! * News + Documentary: This is Us + Angel City Documentary + Concacaf to launch first regional women’s club competition in 2024 * Matildas + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + Wellington Phoenix: Nat Lawrence not seeking reappointment + Paul Temple announced as Phoenix's new coach + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFA WSL (20 of 22)FA Championship Scottish WPL (2nd Phase)EuropeFrance - D1F (20 of 22)Italy - Serie A (Championship Round 7 of 10)Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (19 of 22)Swiss Nationalliga B (Playoffs 1/2)Nordic* Norway – Toppserien Rounds 7 & 8 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 6 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen
US – NWSL (6 of 22)State FootballQueens of the Week
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Louisa Bisby, Matildas Cap 145
Matildas Debut: 1999 (played for the national team until 2007)
Grassroots Club: Aston Villa
Appearances: 2 (1 A international)
Position: Defender
Playing History
- 2008-2013: Inaugural Melbourne Victory team - played 22 games
- 2004-2006: FC Brauweiler (Germany)
- 1996-2003: W-NSL playing for Victoria Vision and South Australia
- 2002: Sichuan (China)
Awards:
- Victorian Player of the Year (2000, 2003, 2011)
Louisa's playing career ended in 2012 and he has since gone on to successful roles in football management.
Hot Topics
- World Cup News
- Alexia Putellas is back
- News
- Sam Kerr announced as Australia's official flag bearer for the coronation
- Matildas
- Disney+ Documentary lands
- Marissa Lordanic piece on doco
- Junior Matildas progress to Round 2
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
- Dub News
- A-League Women Grand Final: Western United 0-4 Sydney FC
- This thread from Ann Odong
- And this other thread from Ann Odong
- How Sydney FC's 4th ALW Championship fulfils the club's legacy
- As the ALW embraces its future, the Grand Final is a chance to reflect on its past
- Casey Dumont's AFLW move
- PFA Team of the Season
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World
- Barcelona through to final after draw with Chelsea
- Tuesday 2:45am AEST - Arsenal v Wolfsburg (aggregate 2-2)
State Football
- ACT R4
- NSW
- QLD
- VIC (7 of 22)
Queens of the Week
- Dale - Casey Reibelt did an excellent job refereeing the A-League Women Grand Final
- Eric - Kirsty Fenton was a key part of Sydney's A-League Women Grand Final winning side, and she also coaches the Newcastle Olympic U17 team
- Maj - We love a goalkeeper scoring! Bella Bixby saved a point for Portland Thorns with a backheeled equaliser in the 97th minute against Angel City
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Ellen Beaumont, Matildas Cap 144
Matildas Debut: 2007 (played for the national team until 2008)
Grassroots Club: The Gap; Westside United; Grange Thistle
Appearances: 3
Position: Midfielder / Defender
Brisbane Roar:
- W-League Premiership: 2008–09
- W-League Championship: 2008–09
Hot Topics
- World Cup News
- ACL injuries - Leah Williamson (ENG) and Stine Larsen (DEN)
- News
- FA - One Football Calendar
- 2027 WWC expressions of interest
- Matildas
- Group B 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Round 1 Qualifiers:
Mongolia 0-11 Young Matildas - Sally Shipard was diagnosed with ovarian cancer: Here's how you can help
- Matildas documentary to be released (warning: this article contains spoilers)
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
- Group B 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Round 1 Qualifiers:
- Dub News
- Preliminary Final: Sydney FC 1-0 Melbourne Victory
- Grand Final: Western United v Sydney FC, Sunday 30/4, 4pm, Commbank Stadium
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World
Watch on DAZN
Europe
Swiss Nationalliga B (18 of 18)
State Football
- ACT (3 of 21, after which we have 5 teams on 6 points at the top of the ladder)
- NSW
- QLD
- VIC (6 of 22)
Queens / Kings / Themperors of the Week
Cheryl - Women Onside's Women in Football Leadership Conference - May 25th
Dale - Nicoline Sørenson scored Everton's winner against Reading
Eric - 1) Sam Lewis scored a perfect hat trick and notched an assist for The Flying Bats WPL team, they beat Gladesville Ravens 5-1 2) Manly United U16 player Elissa Hariri scored her first international goal for Lebanon U17
Maj - Lions FC attacking midfielder Tegan Riding became the first player to score 200 NPL Queensland Women's goals, she's still only 29 years old!
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Jenna Tristram, Matildas Cap 143
| Matildas Debut: | 2007 (played for the national team until 2008) | | Grassroots Club: | Boambee Bombers Boys | | Appearances: | 9 (5 goals) | | Position: | Forward |
- 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup
- 2008 AFF Women's Championship
- 2006 U20 World Cup
- 2004 U19 World Cup
20 youth national team appearances
Made 5 appearances for Brisbane Roar between 2008-2010 and was part of the 2008-2009 Premiership, Championship double.
- 2006-2008 NSW Sapphires
- 2001-2005 Northern NSW Pride
Read More: Footballer's Style - Jenna Tristram
Hot Topics World Cup News
+ World Cup ticket allocations
* News
+ Junior Matildas squad: U17 Women's Asian Cup R1 Qualifiers
+ French Professional League is coming
* Matildas
+ Matildas 2-0 England
+ Mackenzie Arnold posted about her new hearing aid (so important for visibility!)
* Dub News
+ Elimination Final: Melbourne City 3-3 (1-4p) Melbourne Victory
+ Semi-Final: Sydney FC 0-1 Western United
+ Next Week
+ Preliminary Final: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
+ Allianz Stadium - Saturday 22/4 @ 3pm AEST
+ Season 15 squad page
* Around the World UEFA Champions League UK Women's FA Cup: Semi-Finals
* FA Championship
* Scottish WPL (2nd Phase 3 of 10)
* Europe France - D1F (19 of 22)
* Italy - Serie A (Championship Round 4 of 10)
* Germany
* Swiss Nationalliga B (17 of 18)
* Nordic
* US – NWSL
* State Football
+ ACT (2 of 21)
+ NSW
+ QLD
+ VIC (5 of 22)
* Queens of the Week Cheryl - Dzsenifer Marozsán* announced her retirement from the German national team
Dale - 1) Referees Delfina Dimoski & Nathan Shakespear got married! 2) the APL staff member who wrote an article an Brisbane Roar's E-League player being disqualified, using incredibly formal language Eric - 1) Manly United's young star Sienna Dale was called up to the Junior Matildas squad 2) Philippines international Eva Madarang scored a match winning double as Blacktown Spartans defeated Sydney University 2-1
Maj - Mackenzie Arnold is doing her bit to improve the visibility of the hearing-impaired community
Steffen - 1) Canberra NPL icon and futsal superstar Michaela Thornton celebrated 200 NPL games on Sunday 2) Casey Dumont scored and saved two penalties (one in the shootout, one during the game) as Victory eliminated Melbourne City from the finals
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Amber Neilson, Matildas Cap 142
Matildas Debut: 2006 (played for the national team until 2009)
International tournaments:
- 2002 U-19 World Cup
- 2008 Asian Cup
W-NSL / A-League Women History:
- 1999-2004 Northern NSW Pride
- 2008-2011 Newcastle Jets
- 2014 Newcastle Jets
Hot Topics
- World Cup News
- 100 days until the opening match
- Don't forget tickets are on sale April 11th 12:00 AEST
- News
- Switzerland to host Euro 2025
- Matildas
- Game 1: Australia 0-1 Scotland
- Game 2: Australia v England
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
- Dub News
- Finals time!
- Sat: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory - 3pm, Casey Fields
- Sun: Sydney FC v Western United - 5:45pm, Allianz Stadium
- How Sydney FC's historic A-League Women Premiership threepeat reflects the club's future vision (written by B90 alumnus Samantha Lewis)
- Jessie Rasschaert retires
- Season 15 squad page
- Finals time!
- England 1-1 Brazil (England won 4-2 on penalties)
International Friendlies
State Football
Queens of the Week
Dale - Courtney Brosnan was impressive in goals for the Republic of Ireland, despite the USA winning 2-0
Eric - 1) Ashlie Crofts had a very Good Friday, scoring twice in APIA Leichhardt's 3-0 win over Manly United 2) Denise O'Sullivan wore the captain's armband in her 100th appearance for the Republic of Ireland 3) Michaela Foster set up a goal in her first start for New Zealand
Maj - wishing Jessie Rasschaert all the best in her retirement from professional football
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Sasha McDonnell, Matildas Cap 141
Matildas Debut: 2006 (played for the national team until 2007)
Appearances: 3 A internationals
Position: Striker
- Game 1 (2006): 0-1 v Japan
- Game 2 (2007): 2-0 v Myanmar
- Game 3 (2007): 10-0 v Uzbekistan
2006 FIFA World Under 20 Women's Championship
A-League Women:
- Canberra United 2008-2009
- Brisbane Roar 2009-2010 and 2011-2012
- Newcastle Jets 2010-2011
Hot Topics
- World Cup News
- Second phase of WWC ticket sales begins on April 11 (12pm AEST)
- New Matildas kits for WWC
- News
- FA initiates process to develop transgender and gender-diverse high-performance inclusion policy
- Trans women footballers have sadly been victims of harassment
- FA WSL match day show on Optus
- Matildas
- Friday 7/4 10:15pm AEST Australia v Scotland
- Matilda McNamara & Amy Sayer called up to Matildas squad
- Young Matildas squad selected for April 3-8 training camp
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
- Larissa Crummer joins Tameka Yallop at Brann Kvinner in Norway
- Dub News & Signings
- Sydney win the Premiership
- Melbourne x 3 in the finals
- Round 20 Results
- Finals
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World
International Friendlies
Europe
State Football
- ACT - R1
- NSW - R4
- QLD
- VIC (3 of 22)
Queens of the Week
Eric - 1) Manly United U14 goalkeeper Charlotte Church kept clean sheets in the opening three games of the season 2) Katie McCabe scored a spectacular game winner for Arsenal, a few days after wearing a protective boot
Maj - Chelsea's Maren Mjelde came on as a sub and scored two penalties, one in the 128th minute (!!!) and one in the shootout
Steffen - 1) ANU FC made their first appearance in the Capital Football NPL era 2) Canberra United (see below)
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Clare Polkinghorne, Matildas Cap 140
| Matildas Debut: | 2006 (still active) | | Grassroots Club: | Wynnum Wolves, Capalaba | | Appearances: | 154 (16 goals) | | Position: | Defender |
Hot Topics* Matildas + Rankings: Matildas back in the top 10 + Squad: Matildas v Scotland + Ellie Carpenter's ACL injury saved her from burning out + 2024 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup (Uzbekistan): Young Matildas qualification + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News (19 of 20) + Retirements: - Kim Carroll set to retire - Tara Andrews and Claire Coelho announce retirement + Chloe Logarzo returns to Western United + Canberra United keep the points + Round 19 Review + Round 20 Preview + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUEFA Champions League - Quarter Final (1st Leg)UKFA WSL (16 of 22)FA Championship Scottish WPL (2nd Phase 1 of 10)EuropeFrance - D1F (17 of 22)* Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Italy - Serie A (Championship Round 2 of 10)Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (16 of 22)Swiss Nationalliga B (15 of 18)Nordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 1 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 1 * Denmark
US – NWSLState Football* NSW * QLD * VIC * WA
Queens of the WeekDale - Michelle Heyman broke the A-League Women appearance record
Eric - Leeds United won the 2022/23 FA WNL Plate!
Maj - Angel City supporters produced this fantastic tifo for the opening game of the season
Neil - Kim Carroll, nothing more needs to be said
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Lauren Colthorpe, Matildas Cap 139Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2011)
Grassroots Club: Warners Bay Panthers
Appearances: 51 A internationals (7 goals)
Position: Midfielder / Defender
Debuted against China (3-0 win) on the Central Coast (November 2005)
- 2004 FIFA U19 Women's World Championship (Thailand)
- 2004 OFC U-20 Women's Championship
- 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup (China)
- 2008 AFF Women's Championship
- 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup
- 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
Played for Fortuna Hjørring (2009-2010)
- Northern NSW Pride (W-NSL) 2000-04
- Brisbane Roar
W-League Premiership: 2008–09
W-League Championship: 2008–09, 2010–11
Hot Topics* World Cup News + WNT players call on FIFA to equalise WWC and MWC prize money + FIFA scrap Visit Saudi WWC sponsorship + List of WWC training venues published * News + Lewes FC, the world's only gender-equal football club (written rather appropriately by B90 alumnus Samantha Lewis) * Matildas + Melbourne to host 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships + Check out this amazing artwork by Damien Quinn! * Dub News + A-Leagues target expansion to Canberra (ALM) and Auckland (ALW / ALM) for 2024-25 season + Ellie Brush's retirement + Katrina Gorry returns to Sweden + Points deduction for Brisbane Roar + Round 18 Review + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFA WSLFA Cup: Quarter-FinalsScottish Cup: Quarter-FinalsEuropeFrance - Coupe de France FéminineItaly - Serie A (Championship Round)Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (15 of 22)Swiss Nationalliga B (14 of 18)Nordic* Danish Cup Semi Final 1st Leg
State Football* NSW * QLD * VIC - Season Guide released
Queens of the WeekCheryl - Very predictable, but always Ellie Brush
Eric - 1) Emily Kraft scored a great goal for Lewes during their FA Cup Quarter Final against Manchester United 2) Manly United striker Emily Minett scored a hat trick in their 3-0 win over Illawarra Stingrays
Maj - Winonah Heatley was the subject of this nice feature piece by Optus Sport:
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Lydia Williams, Matildas Cap 138Matildas Debut: 2005 (still active)
Position: Goalkeeper
Hot TopicsMatildas* Matildas v Scotland scheduled for April 7th * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News Round 17 of 20 + Adelaide United 2-1 Perth Glory + Sydney FC 0-1 Wellington Phoenix + Brisbane Roar 2-0 Western United + Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1 Canberra United + Melbourne Victory 2-0 Melbourne City * Round 18 of 20* + Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets + Melbourne City v Sydney FC + Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory + Canberra United v Perth Glory + Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUEFA Champions LeagueUKFA WSL (15 of 22)FA Championship (17 of 22)Scottish WPL (22 of 22)EuropeFrance - D1F (16 of 22)Italy - Coppa Italia (SF)Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (14 of 22)Swiss Nationalliga B (13 of 18)State FootballQueens of the Week
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Joanne Burgess, Matildas Cap 137Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2008)
Grassroots Club: Campbelltown PCYC
Appearances: 42 (5 goals)
Position: Attacker
Hot Topics* World Cup News + What World Cup player boycotts reveal about the paradox of power in women's football + Canada WNT and Canadian Soccer Association reach interim agreement on 2022 backpay + FIFA could scrap Visit Saudi sponsorship for WWC * News + Football NSW announce the Sapphire Cup * Matildas + Matildas v France announced 14/7 @ Marvel Stadium + Young Matildas squad announced for 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup Round 1 qualifiers + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings * + Canberra docked three points + Elise Kellond-Knight ruptures her ACL + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKConti Cup FinalFA WSLFA ChampionshipScottish WPLEuropeFrance Coupe de France Quarter Finals*
Italy * Coppa Italia (Semi-Final 1st Leg)
Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (13 of 22)* Women's DFB Cup Quarter-Finals
Swiss Nationalliga BState Football* QLD * NSW
Queens of the Week Rachel Lowe, Thonon Évian * Emily Husband, Kaylie Shannon and Remy Siemsen * Anna Margraf and Holly McNamara*
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Emma Wirkus, Matildas Cap 136Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2007)
Appearances: 7 A internationals (1 non A international)
Position: Goalkeeper
Hot Topics World Cup News + France challenges * News + FIFA The Best awards announced 27/2 + Diagnosing head injuries, mental health — especially for female athletes — is crucial | Opinion + England v Matildas sold out in less than 24 hours + Chinese FA makes women's teams mandatory for top flight clubs * Matildas + Australia to play England April 11th (local) | 12/4 AEST + Cup of Nations - Champions*: Australia + New kit to be announced (released?) in April according to FA + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News + Chloe Logarzo departs Western United + Round 15 (of 20) + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldFIFA WWC2023 Inter-confederation Playoffs* Haiti Portugal and Panama qualify
Tournoi de France Champions*: France
Pinatar Cup Champions*: Iceland
Revelations Cup Champions*: Colombia
Cyprus Cup Champions*: Finland
Arnold Clark Cup Champions*: England
SheBelieves Cup Yuki Nagasato called out for better broadcasting * Champions*: USA
Turkish Women’s Cup Champions*
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Jessica Mitchell, Matildas Cap 135Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2005)
Appearances: 5 (3 A internationals), 1 goal (Non-A international)
Position: Forward
Queensland striker who played in the Queensland WNSL team from 1999-2004.
- 2002 Young Matildas squad
- U19 World Cup (Canada)
Hot Topics World Cup News + FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour is ‘Going Beyond’ * News + FA partners with WorldPride 2023 * + FIFA The Best awards announced 27/2 - Finalists The Best FIFA Women’s Player: * Beth Mead, Alex Morgan, Alexia Putellas - Finalists The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: * Sonia Bompastor, Pia Sundhage, Sarina Wiegman - Finalists The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper*: * Ann-Katrin Berger, Mary Earps, Christiane Endler * Matildas + Matildas and A-League Women Supporters Group hits 6,000 members + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News + Chids leaves for Kentucky + CommBank Stadium announced as Dub Grand Final ve
History: Caitlin Munoz, Matildas Cap 134Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2015)
Appearances: 57 (13 goals)
Position: Midfielder
2007 World Cup
2006 & 2008 Asian Cup
A-League Women: eight seasons with Canberra United (2008-09, 2010-16, 2017-18, 83 apps, 22 goals)
Munoz ended her playing career in storybook fashion, securing the 2019 NPL Capital Football Championship for Belconnen United with a 118th minute goal.
Munoz is now part of Canberra United's mentorship group.
Hot TopicsNews* Canada WNT in dispute with Canada Soccer following reports that players received no compensation in 2022 * A-Leagues launch inaugural Pride Celebration Round * First intake for Our Game Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program announced * World Cup inter-confederation playoffs start this week
Matildas* Cup of Nations starts on Thursday! * Young Matildas squad for Melbourne training camp announced (Feb 13-20) * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News* Round 14 Review * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKConti Cup Semi FinalsFA WSLFA ChampionshipScottish WPLScottish Cup 4th RoundEuropeFrance - D1FItaly - Serie AGermany - Frauen BundesligaQueens of the WeekMaj - a shoutout in solidarity to the Canada WNT as they fight for justice
Dale - Jordan Nobbs scored a hat trick in Aston Villa's 6-2 win over Brighton
Cheryl - Ellie Brush scored the winning goal in Canberra United's game against Sydney!
Eric - 1) Taren King scored her first A-League Women goal during Newcastle's 2-0 win over Western United 2) Annie Daczko was named as the Blacktown Spartans captain for 2023 3) Denise O'Sullivan is the new North Carolina Courage captain
Bonus episode - Neil Bennett in relaxed conversation with Matildas Cap 133: Kim Carroll
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Kim Carroll, Matildas Cap 133Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2014)
Appearances: 55 (2 goals)
Position: Defender
2011 World Cup
2008, 2010 & 2014 Asian Cup
2016-17 W-League PFA Team of the Season
Life Member and Executive Member of the PFA
Read this article on Carroll's career, written by friend of B90 Lani Johnson!
Read More: Kim Carroll's 150th Game
Hot Topics* World Cup News
+ Australia v Ireland moved
+ Visit Saudi named official sponsor of 2023 Women's World Cup 😑
* News
+ Ellie Carpenter returns
+ Alex Morgan overtakes Serena and Naomi
+ Transfer window records
+ Interview about ACL injuries with PhD candidate Hana Marmura
+ Ally Green to AGF
* Matildas
+ Cup of Nations squad announced
+ Junior Matildas squad announced
+ Aussies/NZ Abroad
* Dub News & Signings
* + A-Leagues to revise heat policy
+ Ash Wilson steps down from Jets head coaching role
+ Sasha Grove - Here for the Long Run
+ Emily Condon wrote a book "Don't Kick it to the Girl"
+ Round 13 Review
+ Round 14 Preview
+ Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFA WSLFA Championship Scottish WPLEurope
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Collette Gardiner (née McCallum), Matildas Cap 132Matildas Debut: 2005 (played for the national team until 2015)
Appearances: 81 (11 goals)
Hot TopicsNews* Disorganised scenes at the game between Victory and Sydney * More A-League Women games played in unsafe conditions * Portland Thorns trainer fired after giving codeine (a controlled substance) to players without a prescription * Only four (out of 12) FA WSL coaches are women - is this a cause for concern? * Barcelona and Sevilla kicked out of the Copa de la Reina (Spanish Cup) for fielding ineligible players * Continued growth in women's football player transfers * A report has found that there are no biological advantages for trans women competing in elite sport * Wales FA reaches equal pay agreement with their women's and men's teams * Magda Eriksson wrote positively about the way Melanie Leupolz's pregnancy has been treated by Chelsea * Coca-Cola have released a Women's World Cup ad!
Matildas* Courtney Nevin is loaned to Leicester City until the end of the 2022-23 FA WSL campaign * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings* Round 12 Review * Round 13 Preview * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKConti CupFA Cup 4th RoundScottish WPL (16 of 22)EuropeCoupe de France Round of 16Coppa Italia Quarter Final 1st LegItaly - Serie A (15 of 18)Queens / Kings / Legends of the WeekAwer Mabil and Amy Lea Woodruff
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Sally Jean Davis (née Shipard), Matildas Cap 131Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2011)
Grassroots Club: Wagga PCYC
Appearances: 59 (4 goals)
Position: Midfield
Member of the Matildas squad for the 2007 & 2011 World Cups, the 2004 Olympics, plus the 2006 & 2010 Asian Cups
Hot Topics* News * Matildas (and Ferns) * Dub News & Signings
Around the WorldUEFA Champions LeagueUKConti CupFA WSLFA ChampionshipScottish WPL (15 of 22)EuropeFrance - D1F (13 of 22)Italy - Serie A (14 of 18)Friendly Queens of the WeekCheryl - Kate Gill and her partner Holly Ransom got married!
Dale - The Yellow Fever active supporter group saw Wellington Phoenix win their first game in New Zealand Joker 1) The FA WSL forced Chelsea & Liverpool to play six minutes of football on a frozen pitch and then threw the referee under the bus Joker 2) Sydney FC have had to reschedule two home games because Inner West Council didn't have Leichhardt Oval ready in time
Maj - 1) Friend of the pod Grace Gill made her lead commentary debut on Saturday 2) Rae Dower was appointed by Football Australia as their Technical Director for Women's Football
Eric - 1) Megan Walsh saved all three penalties she faced in Brighton's Conti Cup penalty shootout win over West Ham 2) Munster Rugby teammates Clodagh O'Halloran and Chloe Pearse got engaged after their side's win over Leinster! Joker) the Instagram account that said the Philippines have never qualified for a football World Cup - the Philippines WNT would like a word
Australia’s longest-running women’s football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Kylie Ledbrook, Matildas Cap 130Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2011)
Appearances: 19 (1 goal)
Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics* News + Questions raised about the maternity policies at FA WSL clubs + A new ACL surgery method has been developed (via The Athletic, behind paywall) * Matildas + Cup of Nations details officially announced + The draw for AFC’s 2024 Olympic qualifers was held (Australia will enter in Round 2) + Sam Kerr nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2022 (her sixth consecutive nomination!) + Remy Siemsen signs with Leicester City + Lydia Williams rumoured to be leaving PSG, with Brighton a possible destination * Dub News & Signings + Sydney sign Rola Badawiya and Teigan Collister + Indiah-Paige Riley returns to Brisbane + Round 10 Review + Round 11 Preview
Around the WorldUKConti CupFA WSLFA Championship Scottish WPLEuropeFrance – D1FItaly – Serie AClub FriendliesQueens / Kings / Legends of the WeekAussie & Kiwi referees (Kate Jacewicz, Anna-Marie Keighley, Casey Reibelt), assistant referees (Joanna Charaktis, Sarah Jones) and Video Match Officials (Chris Beath) who were named on the list for the World Cup!
Alex Chidiac scored a birthday goal on Sunday
Ellie Brush scored her first goal since suffering two ACL injuries Joker) the image chosen for the Ellie Brush goal graphic was … suboptimal
Football NSW Thunder won the Open Women’s division of the FFA Futsal National Championships 2) The Football Association of Ireland have appointed Eileen Gleeson as their Head of Women and Girls’ Football
Kim Carroll played her 150th A-League game
Arsenal have announced that they will install artwork at Emirates Stadium which pays the proper respect to the history of their women’s team
Australia’s longest-running women’s football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Selin Kuralay, Matildas Cap 129Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2008)
Grassroots Club: North Coburg, Ringwood City & Box Hill United
Appearances: 17 (2 goals)
Position: Midfielder
- Member of 2004 Olympics squad
- W-NSL: five seasons with Victoria Vision (1999-2004, 26 apps, 4 goals) & one season with Queensland Sting (2004-05, 6 apps, 2 goals), won 2000-01 Rising Star award
- A-League Women: four seasons with Melbourne Victory (2008-10 & 2015-17, 14 apps, 4 goals) & one season with Adelaide United (2010-11, 9 apps, 1 goal)
Hot TopicsNews* New Zealand name understrength squad because their two games against USA are not in an international window
Dub News & Signings* Western United sign Canadian attacker Danielle Steer (who has an Australian passport) * Melbourne Victory sign Sarah Rowe as an injury replacement for Melina Ayres * Western United sign Angie Beard on a two season contract * Round 9 Review * Round 10 Preview * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFriendly* Birkirkara (Malta) 0-10 Manchester United
FA Cup 3rd Round (Polly’s Palace)Scottish Cup 4th RoundEuropeCoupe de France Round of 32Coppa ItaliaQueens of the WeekThe fine folk at W-Jets Active (follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) tagged Newcastle’s mayor and asked them to name No. 2 Sportsground after Cheryl Salisbury
Cheryl – big thanks to Selin Kuralay for everything she’s done in football and for joining the pod at short notice
Dale – the fourth-tier teams that are through to the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup (Leeds United)
Eric – 1 & 2) Jarred Gillett (Australia, England) and Alireza Faghani (Iran, Australia) have become the first referees to earn FIFA status with two different countries 3) Multi-sport athlete and Irish international Sarah Rowe made her A-League Women debut for Melbourne Victory 4) Polly Doran scored her first Crystal Palace goal and helped them knock Watford out of the FA Cup
Neil – 1) Alana Jancevski rescued a point for Perth with a late equaliser against Victory, the goal was extra special because it was in her home city 2) all the foundation A-League Women
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Lana Harch, Matildas Cap 128Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2009)
Grassroots Club: West Wanderers & Toowoomba Raiders
Appearances: 24 (5 goals)
Position: Forward
Hot TopicsNews* FIFA is considering moving Australia v Republic of Ireland to Sydney's Olympic Stadium, due to ticket demand * Vivianne Miedema and Mariel Hecher have suffered ruptured ACLs * Magda Eriksson wrote an article about the stresses caused by the women's football calendar (behind paywall) * Reports of a Melbourne City player receiving inappropriate attention from a fan * The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an equal pay bill for U.S. women athletes * Sophie Ingle, Leah Williamson, Jen Beattie, Lucy Bronze, Ellen White, Dr. Kim Little, Beth Mead, Gail Redmond (former Northern Ireland captain), Jawahir Roble (the UK's first Muslim woman referee) and Joanna Tongue (director of Women in Football) were all named in the UK's New Year's Honours list * Philippines will play Scotland, Wales and Iceland in the 2023 Pinatar Cup * Bryleeh Henry appeared on Snack Masters (see below) * We have listeners in the UK, Sweden, Philippines and Bulgari
Matildas* Real Madrid reported to be interested in signing Hayley Raso on a free transfer for 2023-24 * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings* Round 6, 7 & 8 Review * Round 9 Preview * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUEFA Champions LeagueQueens of the WeekMaj - Billie Murphy and Amy Chapman have a baby!!
Dale - Caitlin Foord scored two goals and set up two goals in Arsenal's 9-1 UEFA Champions League win over Zürich
Eric - Melbourne City's midfield magician Rhianna Pollicina scored twice in City's 4-0 win over Canberra United
History: Kate Gill, Matildas Cap 127Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2015)
Appearances: 86 (41 goals)
Position: Forward
Hot Topics* News + Multiple A-League Women active supporter groups protest the decision to move the next three Grand Finals to Sydney + Vivianne Miedema suffers serious injury during UWCL game + Football NSW adds Pride and Indigenous Rounds to their 2023 calendar + Vivianne Miedema criticises Ballon d'Or treatment of women footballers + FIFA to introduce Women's Club World Cup and Women's Futsal World Cup, while also expanding the Olympic tournament from 12 to 16 teams * Matildas + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News + Perth sign Izzy Foletta as an injury replacement for the rest of the season + Tess Boade departs WSW + Rikke Madsen signs for Victory + Round 5 Review + Round 6 & 7 Preview + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUEFA Champions LeagueUKFA WSLConti CupScottish WPL (13 of 22)Queens / Kings / Legends of the WeekA-League Men's referee Alex King deserves endless plaudits for the way he handled the disgraceful scenes at Saturday's ALM Melbourne Derby
Western United goalkeeper Hillary Beall brilliantly saved a penalty against Melbourne City and had a fine game
Celia Cuccittini (Lionel Messi's mum) was on the field to celebrate Argentina's third Men's World Cup triumph with her son
Former Republic of Ireland and Glasgow City forward Clare Shine is a wonderful ambassador for those who are struggling from mental health and addiction issues
Daisy Arrowsmith scored her 20th goal of the NSW Futsal Premier League season on Sunday, leading UTS Northside to their first Women's Championship
Future Matildas centre back Kayla Morrison scored a hat trick in Melbourne Victory's 5-2 triumph over Newcastle
Eash (Ayesha) Norrie made her 50th Brisbane Roar appearance on Saturday
Celeste Boureille visited Brisbane to surprise her former teammates!
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Leah Blayney, Matildas Cap 126Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2006)
Grassroots Club: Wentworth Falls United
Appearances: 16
Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics* News + APL announce that the next three A-League Women Grand Finals will be held in Sydney, regardless of the participating teams (we are not impressed) + Latest FIFA rankings: - Full list of WNT rankings + APL released their report for 2020-22 + New Zealand will play two games against Argentina in February + Canadian professional league to be launched in 2025 + Philippines are holding a training camp at Wanderers Football Park + Is Angie Beard switching to the Philippines? + Vivianne Miedema spent time in Adelaide last month and Aussie woso fans missed it! + Long-time ALW commentator Teo Pellizzeri praised our humble little podcast :) * Matildas + Matildas to play pre-WWC friendly in Melbourne on July 14 + Women's World Cup training venues announced * Dub News & Signings + Round 4 Review + Round 5 Preview + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUEFA Champions LeagueUKConti CupFA WSLFA Cup EuropeFrance - D1F (11 of 22)Italy - Serie A (12 of 18)Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (10 of 22)Queens / Kings / Legends of the Week* Siofane Boufal's mum * Robbie Szafranek * Teddy from Matildas Active Support * Lia Walti and Leah Williamson * Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Sarah Walsh, Matildas Cap 125Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2012)
Appearances: 70 (31 goals)
Position: Forward
Walsh is undeniably an Australian football legend. She played in the 2004 Olympics and the 2007 World Cup, as well as the 2006, 2008 & 2010 Asian Cups.
She played in the W-NSL for both NSW Sapphires and Queensland Sting, before going on to A-League Women stints with Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers. Walsh also played in the United States for Pali Blues, Sky Blue FC, Saint Louis Athletica and Boston Breakers.
The former Matildas forward has been working in various capacities for Football Australia over the last 11 years, and in January 2021 she was named Head of Women's Football, Women's World Cup Legacy and Inclusion.
Hot Topics* News + Football Australia launch Our Game Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program * Matildas + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + Friend of B90 Catherine Zimmerman has undergone surgery after suffering a fractured fibula + Round 3 Review + Round 4 Preview + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFA WSLFA Championship (Polly's Palace)Scottish WPL (12 of 22)EuropeFrance - D1F (10 of 22)Italy - Serie A (10 of 18)Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (9 of 22)Swiss Nationalliga B (10 of 18)Nordic* Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 14
Queens of the WeekDale - Stephanie Frappart is the first woman to referee a FIFA Men's World Cup match Joker) the editing for highlights of Adelaide v Western United featured a close-up shot of a coach as a goal was being scored
Eric - 1) Samantha Lewis will be a mentor for Our Game's Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program 2) Angela Christian-Wilkes presented The Work of Women's Football Media Making at The Australian Sociological Association's 2022 Conference 3) everyone who assisted Stacey Papadopoulos and stabilised her after her injury on Sunday 4) Julianne Sitch became the first woman to coach a men's team to an NCAA national championship
Maj - Guro Reiten scored a goal and recorded four assists IN THE FIRST HALF of Chelsea's 8-0 win over Leicester, including this outrageous pass to set up Sam Kerr
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Lisa De Vanna, Matildas Cap 124Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2019)
Appearances: 150 (47 goals)
Position: Forward
The gang take delight in discussing the career of an Australian football legend.
Hot Topics* News + Remy Siemsen returns to Sydney FC + Western Sydney Wanderers sign Shamiran Khamis, Melissa Caceres and Jitka Chlastáková + Western United sign Aimee Medwin + We recommend this paper which highlights the issues with football equipment not being tailored for women + Even Playing Field and Ida Sports are two companies who aim to address the gender imbalance in terms of football equipment + This podcast from Irish Media outlet OTB Sports contains a discussion with Professor Joanne Parsons, who has studied the systemic issues that make women more susceptible to ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries * Matildas + Cup of Nations in February? * Dub News + Rado Vidosic news + Round Results & Preview
Around the WorldUEFA Champions LeagueUKFA Cup (2nd Round)Conti CupFA WSLScottish WPLEuropeFrance - D1FItaly - Serie AGermany - Frauen BundesligaNordicQueens of the Week The 8th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport * Glennon Doyle * Benfica * St. Polten * Abbey Lemon * Shay Hollman * Alex Scott * Jill Scott* * Joker - Fans in New Zealand can't access Dub Zone
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Karla Reuter, Matildas Cap 123Matildas Debut: 2003 (played for the national team until 2010)
Appearances: 58 (49 'A' internationals)
Position: Defender
Hot Topics* News + A-Leagues launch "Dub Zone", an interactive show that covers the simultaneous Saturday 3pm kickoffs (AEDT) * Matildas + Matildas 2-0 Thailand * Dub + Results, experiences and last minute signings + Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFA WSLFA ChampionshipScottish WPLEuropeFrance - D1FItaly - Serie AGerman Cup Round of 16Nordic* Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 12
Queens of the WeekCheryl - Kyah Simon has had surgery and we wish her rehab goes well
Dale - I have three queens this week: congratulations to Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda), Stéphanie Frappart (France) and Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan), the first women to officiate at a men's World Cup!
Eric - 1) Louise Quinn wore the captain's armband on her 100th appearance for the Republic of Ireland and scored ... with a tackle 2) Matilda McNamara made her Matildas debut and then was named Player of the Match as AGF defeated Sundby 1-0 3) Philippines international Jaclyn Sawicki was named Western United captain 4) Blacktown's own Emily Kos made her A-League Women debut for Melbourne Victory
Maj - 1) Tamar Levin made her A-League Women debut for Brisbane Roar and had an amazing game at left back 2) we have two new ALW fan groups, The Western Core (Western United) and Flight of the Nix (Wellington)
Steffen - Heather Reid was inducted into the University of Canberra Walk of Fame this week. Reid was one of 22 inductees to the walk of fame, recognising her journey from University of Canberra student all the way through to Football Australia board member before retiring in recent years.
She was the Capital Football chief executive for 12 years, overseeing Canberra United's arrival in the W-League.
History: Pam Bignold (Grant), Matildas Cap 122
Matildas Debut: 2003 (played for the national team until 2004)
Appearances: 14 (12 'A' Internationals)
Position: Defender
Happy Birthday Pam!
Grant made her Matildas debut against Mexico in January 2003. While her senior national team career was relatively short, she still achieved a lot. Grant was a member of the Matildas squad that won the 2003 OFC Championship, and also made an appearance at the 2003 World Cup.
Domestically, Grant played five W-NSL seasons for Queensland Sting (2000-2004) and the Sting were very successful during this time, winning three titles.
Hot Topics * News + LEGO sponsors Legacy '23! + Moya Dodd and Collette McCallum inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame + Lachy from College Matildas covers the Aussies playing US college soccer * Matildas + Matildas 4-0 Sweden + Preview of Matildas v Thailand + Young Matildas 2-1 Solomon Islands + Fiji 0-3 Young Matildas + Young Matildas Green 4-0 Young Matildas Gold + Papua New Guinea withdraws from final fixture due to lack of fit players + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + A-League Women starts this weekend, check out our team previews!
International Games Results
Queens of the Week Dale - our own Majella Card was brilliant as the Matildas Active Support capo on Saturday (we hope she gives her voice a rest)
Eric - on Saturday Peta Trimis scored a hat trick for Campbelltown City Quake in the NSW Futsal Premier League, then on Sunday she played a starring role in the Young Matildas Green v Gold training match
Lachy - Vanessa Mann is expanding her repertoire: she's already a youth national team scout for US Soccer and the Technical Director for Oregon Youth Soccer Association, now she will also be an 'A' senior licence coach educator for US Soccer
Maj - it's the obvious choice, but it's still a good one: Caitlin Foord was unstoppable as the Matildas romped to victory over Sweden
Steffen - the timeless Clare Polkinghorne was offered the captain's armband on Saturday and humbly said she would lead the team out, but that on field the captaincy would be business as usual
History: Hayley Crawford, Matildas Cap 121
Matildas Debut: 2003 (played for the national team until 2015)
Appearances: 10 (2 goals)
Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics News * Lachy from College Matildas is back * "Unprecedented" demand for 2023 WWC tickets * More tickets for all WWC games will be released on April 11 * The Football Ferns will play USA in New Zealand on January 18 & 21 View this post on Instagram * UEFA announce a Women's Nations League and changes to qualification for the World Cup / Euros / Olympics
Matildas * Wed: Junior Matildas 1-1 South Korea (click here for YouTube highlights) * Fri: Junior Matildas 0-1 South Korea (click here for YouTube highlights) * Sat coming: Matildas vs Sweden, Melbourne * Young Matildas to play three games in the Canberra area this week + Australia v Solomon Islands, Tue 8th, 5pm, AIS + Australia v Fiji, Fri 11th, 5pm, AIS + Australia v Papua New Guinea, Sun 13th, 4pm, Seiffert Oval * The Qualifying Round 1 Draw for the 2024 U-17 & U-20 Asian Cups has been held
Dub News & Signings Around the World International window, week 1 of 2: UK FA WSL FA Championship (Polly's Palace) SWPL Cup Semi Finals Europe France - D1F (7 of 22) Italy - Super Cup Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (7 of 22) Swiss Nationalliga B (8 of 18) Nordic * Norway – NM Cup Final * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 26 (Final round) * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 11
Queens / Kings / Legends of the Week Hope Powell, LAFC (brother club of Angel City), Mathias Mildahl from AGF Aarhus, Molly Arens, Katie Godden, Anna Margraf, Sofia Christopherson
History: Melissa Barbieri, Matildas Cap 120
Matildas Debut: 2002 (played for the national team until 2015)
Appearances: 85 (92 including A internationals)
Position: Goalkeeper
- 26 years as a professional footballer
- Football Victoria Hall of Famer
Hot Topics * News + Lachy (College Matildas) summarises the college Aussies + FBref.com announces expanded coverage + FIFA release 2nd edition of Setting The Pace - a benchmarking report for domestic women's football leagues + FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Final * Matildas / Football Ferns + Matildas and Football Ferns squad announcements + FIFA WWC 2023 Australia & Republic of Ireland game could be moved + Junior Matildas 1-3 Korea Republic
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Dub News & Signings
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA Champions League UK Conti Cup FA WSL FA Championship Scottish WPL Europe France - D1F Italy - Serie A Germany - Frauen Bundesliga Swiss Nationalliga B (xx of 18) Serbian Women’s Super League Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Final Playoff round * Sweden – Damallsvenkan * Denmark – Elitedivisionen
US – NWSL Final Queens of the Week Cheryl - The Little Corner of Yellow
Eric - 1) Marissa Lordanic 2) Eilidh Mackay 3) Rachel Rowe
Lachy - Eliza Ammendolia
Maj - Elise Kellond-Knight
Steffen - Elise Thorsnes
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Thea Slatyer, Matildas Cap 119
Matildas Debut: 2002 (played for the national team until 2012)
Grassroots Club: Greenwich & Northbridge (Sydney)
Appearances: 55 (3 goals)
Position: Defender
- AFC Women's Asian Cup 2006 (R/U), 2010 (Winners)
- FIFA World Cup - 2003, 2007
- Olympics - 2004
Hot Topics * News + The Draw + Tazuni + Junior Matildas to play three games against Korea Republic during their training camp on the Gold Coast + Could there be a Women's Australia Cup in the future? + Ballon d'or results
- Dub News & Signings
- Free Liberty A-League passes for U16 registered football participants
- 13 signings this week
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA Champions League UK FA WSL (5 of 22) FA Championship (Polly's Palace) Scottish WPL (5 of 22) SWPL Cup Quarter Finals Europe Italy - Serie A (7 of 18) Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (5 of 22) Swiss Cup Round of 32 Serbian Women’s Super League (6 of 14) Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Playoffs - second to last round * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 24 of 26 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 9 of 14
US – NWSL Queens / Kings / Legends of the Week Ann Odong, Sophia Martin, Clare Wheeler, Ashlie Crofts and Brendan Kennedy all get a shout out this week. Plus Steffen sends best wishes to all the good folk from Forbes who are preparing for Saturday's trial game between Canberra United and Western Sydney Wanderers, after recent floods in the area
History: Tal Karp, Matildas Cap #118 Hot Topics * News + Junior Matildas camp on Gold Coast, Oct 25 to Nov 5 + The U17 WWC has started in India + The 2023 Women's World Cup draw will be held at 5:30pm Sat 22 Oct (AEDT), coverage begins 5:00pm (AEDT) on Optus Sport + Latest FIFA rankings announced - Australia drop to 13th + The draw for the World Cup intercontinental playoffs has been made + Emma Hayes undergoes an emergency hysterectomy
- Matildas
- Review: Denmark 1-3 Matildas
- Dub News & Signings
- Central Coast Mariners officially announced as the 12th A-League Women team
- 185 players signed
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA WWC Playoffs Ireland and Switzerland qualify for the World Cup, Portugal qualify for the inter-confederation playoffs (held Feb 2023 in New Zealand)
Other international games UK FA WSL (Round 4 of 22) FA Championship (Polly's Palace) Scottish WPL (8 of 22) Europe France - D1F (5 of 22) Italy - Serie A (6 of 18) Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (4 of 22) Swiss Nationalliga B (6 of 18) Serbian Women’s Super League Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Playoffs - 2 more rounds left * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 23 of 26 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 8
US – NWSL Playoffs 1st Round Queens of the Week Vera Pauw, The Republic of Ireland, Jess Coates, Samantha Lewis, Pearl Tein, Georgia Ritchie and Tiarna Ruberto plus Tanzania's U17 FIFA Women's World Cup team
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Olivia Hohnke, Matildas Cap 117 Matildas Debut: 2002 (played for the national team until 2003)
Grassroots Club:
Appearances: 8 (1 goal)
Position: Midfielder
21 appearances and six goals over three W-NSL seasons for QAS / Queensland Sting (1999-2000, 2001-02, 2002-03)
Hot Topics News * Kyah Simon ACL injury * Angie Beard invited to Philippines WNT camp in Costa Rica * New Zealand playing two games against Korea Republic (Nov 12 & 15) * Are Sweden only playing one game during their November trip to the Southern Hemisphere? * World Cup ticket sales experiences
Matildas * Matildas 4-1 South Africa * Matildas v Denmark, Wed 12 Oct, 3am (AEDT) * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings * 11 players noted this week * Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA WWC Playoffs 1st Round: Review UEFA WWC Playoffs 2nd Round (all times AEDT): Preview Click here for an explanation of the incredibly complicated UEFA playoff procedure!
International Friendlies * Costa Rica 1-1 Philippines * Japan 2-0 Nigeria * Netherlands v Zambia - cancelled (visa issues) * Canada 2-0 Argentina * Poland v Mexico - cancelled * Norway 1-4 Brazil * Germany 2-1 France * Spain 1-1 Sweden * England 2-1 USA * Japan 2-0 New Zealand * Argentina 2-2 Poland
Queens of the Week Cheryl - Patty LaBella invited me onto her own podcast and we had a great chat, make sure you subscribe to Women's World Football Show!
Eric - Macca Bazza a.k.a. Mackenzie Barry made her Football Ferns debut against Japan, richly deserved after her performances in central defence for Wellington Phoenix
Maj - 1) Caitlin Foord played brilliantly against South Africa and scored a lovely goal 2) Queensland's Under 18 team were top of the table and undefeated in last week's NTC (National Talent Challenge) Joker) the Matildas aren't in FIFA 23 ... yet
Steffen - 1) Talia Backhouse was named the Capital Football NPLW player of the year, bravo! 2) Chloe Logarzo had an emotion-charged return to Matildas action in the game against South Africa
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Cassandra Kell, Matildas Cap 116
Matildas Debut: 2002
Appearances: 30
Position: Goalkeeper
2003 World Cup, 2004 Olympics
Hot Topics * News + The National Talent Challenge (NTC) will be held at the AIS in Canberra from October 3-7 - Featuring U18 state teams from across the country, NTC is an important talent identification event * Matildas + Squad announced for upcoming October matches + Matildas v Thailand announced + Completion of Young Matildas training camp (players born 1/1/04 or later) + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + A-Leagues season launch + A-Leagues documentary series + Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA Champions League UK (Polly's Palace) FA WSL (catchup R1) Continental Cup Scottish Cup 2nd Round Europe France - D1F (4 of 22) Italy - Serie A (5 of 18) Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (3 of 22) Swiss Women's Super League (5 of 18) Swiss Nationalliga B (5 of 18) Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Playoffs Round 4 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 22 * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 18 - final round! Valur are once again the Champions. * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 7
US – NWSL (20 of 20) State Football * ACT Grand Final
Queens of the Week
History: Zoe Nolan, Matildas Cap 115
Matildas Debut: 2002
Appearances: 2 appearances
Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics * News + Shortlisted Base Training Camps announced + 15 Spain players on strike + Canberra release their new playing kit * Matildas + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + Official tipping - um, how about ShePlays? + Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round, 1st leg UK FA WSL (3 of 22) FA Championship (5 of 22) Scottish WPL (7 of 22) Europe France - D1F (3 of 22) Italy - Serie A (4 of 18) Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (2 of 22) Swiss Women's Super League (4 of 18) Swiss Nationalliga B (4 of 18) Serbian Women’s Super League (4 of 14) Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Playoffs Round 3 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 21 * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 17 (of 18) * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 6
US – NWSL State Football * ACT * QLD
Queens of the Week FC Vorskla Poltava, Elise Hughes, Nicola Williams, Georgia Ritchie
Australia’s longest-running women’s football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Gillian Foster, Matildas Cap 114 Matildas Debut: 2002 (played for the national team until 2005)
Grassroots Club:
Appearances: 39 A international appearances (1 goal), 48 appearances total
Position: Midfielder
2003 Women’s World Cup
2003 OFC Women’s Championship
Played for Canberra Eclipse (32 games, 2000-2004) and Central Coast Mariners (9 games, 2008-2010)
Hot Topics News * No ALW games on free-to-air TV, but all games available on the tenplay streaming service
Matildas * More Matildas matches announced + 8 Oct: Matildas v South Africa (in London) + 11 Oct: Matildas v Denmark (in Europe) + 12 Nov: Matildas v Sweden (Melbourne) + 16 Nov: Matildas v TBC (in Australia) * Signings: Around the World – Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings * Fixture drop – subscribe to the eCal here * Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA Champions League UK FA WSL FA Championship Scottish WPL (6 of 22) Europe France – D1F (2 of 22) Italy – Serie A (3 of 18) Germany – Frauen Bundesliga (1 of 22) Swiss Women’s Super League (3 of 18) Swiss Nationalliga B (3 of 18) Serbian Women’s Super League (3 of 14) Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Playoffs Round 2 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 20 * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 16 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 5
US – NWSL (18 of 20) State Football * ACT Finals week 1 * NSW Grand Final * QLD – Semi Finals
Queens of the Week Caitlin Foord, Kylie Ledbrook, Sarah Easthope, Darcey Malone, San Diego Wave v Angel City record crowd, Grace Gill
History: Rhian Davies, Matildas Cap #113
Matildas Debut: 2002 (played for the national team until 2007)
Grassroots Club:
Appearances: 73 (3 goals)
Position: Defender
The Welsh-born Davies represented Australia at the 2003 Women's World Cup, 2004 Olympics and 2006 Asian Cup. She also played club football for Canberra United.
Hot Topics * News + The NSW Government will invest $25 million in football facilities for women + Happy Birthday Sam Kerr - how is she 29? + Record Transfer fee from Barcelona to Manchester City for Keira Walsh (600,000 AUD) + Canberra United launch their new logo + Cheryl Salisbury has her own ferry * Matildas + Game 2 Review: Australia 1-2 Canada + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + 21 signings this week, 99 total (including 2 unofficial SYD players) + Season 15 squad page
Around the World UEFA World Cup Qualifying Matches
Who has qualified so far?
Europe * France - D1F (1 of 22) * Italy - Serie A (2 of 18) * Swiss Women's Super League * Swiss Nationalliga B
Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Playoffs Round 1 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 19 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 4 * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 14
US – NWSL (17 of 20) State Football * ACT Round 21 * NSW - Semi Finals * QLD * VIC - Grand Final plus Gold Medal Night
Queens of the Week Cheryl - Caitlin Cooper, Sue Bird and Stephanie Gilmore ;)
Dale - Portland Thorns player Crystal Dunn played her first game after having a baby
Eric - Macarthur Rams midfielder Bethany Gordon scored an incredible winner in extra time to take her team to the Grand Final
Maj - Tara Andrews (who our friends at The Far Post podcast have dubbed The Tallest Woman In Newcastle) received her Matildas cap (#196) at Tuesday's Matildas v Canada game
Steffen - Canadian central defender Jade Rose played brilliantly in their two game series against the Matildas
History: Taryn Rockall, Matildas Cap 112 Matildas Debut: 2001 (played for the national team until 2003)
Appearances: 12
Position: Midfielder
Hot Topics News * List of appointed match officials for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ * Football Australia bidding for AFC Women's Asian Cup but not bidding for a nameless gender Asian Cup.
Matildas * Game 1 Review: Matildas 0-1 Canada (Brisbane)
Dub News & Signings * 19 signings this week * Season 15 squad page
Around the World
FIFA Window August 29-September 6th
UEFA World Cup Qualifying 1. UEFA
UEFA Champions League Round 2 Draw
State Football * ACT, NSW, QLD & VIC
Queens of the Week Everyone - congratulations to Emily Gielnik and Kim Carroll on their engagements!
Cheryl - 1) Jamie Rosman (Cap 16), what a delight to meet her and hold a Matildas cap for the first (perhaps only) time 2) Olivia Hohnke (Cap 117) was presented with her own cap at halftime 3) Sarah Groube was instrumental in organising these cap presentations
Dale - Gungahlin United have continued to earn excellent results despite some recent negative headlines involving a former president
Eric - 1) The Republic of Ireland sealed a place in the European playoffs for the World Cup after defeating Finland 1-0 2) Annie Daczko played her 200th game for Blacktown Spartans and was the captain as they defeated Sydney Olympic 3-1
Maj - 1) Lions FC won the Queensland Super Cup 2) everyone involved in the Our Game network launch 3) Brisbane Roar coach Garrath Macpherson won the lucky door prize and donated it back to Our Game so that it could be given to someone else
Steffen - ex-Canberra United defender Catherine Brown was drafted this season in the AFLW for Hawthorn, and has played in their opening two games
History: April Mann, Matildas Cap 111
Matildas Debut: 2001 (played for the national team until 2004)
Grassroots Club: Park Ridge Panthers
Appearances: 28 (18 goals)
Position: Midfielder
Special Guest – Lachy from College Matildas College Matildas
Overview of College season. Who to watch, where to watch.
Hot Topics * News + 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Champions League Technical Report released - High press, recoveries, back to fullbacks and speedy wingers - Steph Catley (third) and Sam Kerr’s (sixth) goals recognised + U20 Women’s World Cup + Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United partner for the 2023 A-Leagues Pride Cup + National Youth Championship draw released + History of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup * Dub News & Signings + A-League officials announced + Brisbane Roar: Georgia Beaumont + Western United: Emma Robers and Julia Sardo, Aleksandra Sinclair + Season 15 squad page
Around the World UK FA Championship Scottish WPL (3/4 of 22) Europe Serbian Women’s Super League Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Round 18 of 18 (next up: playoffs) * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 18 of 26 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 3 of 14 * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 14
US – NWSL Queens of the Week Cheryl – 1) New Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Kat Smith 2) Aleksandra Sinclair is finally an A-League Women player after a stellar NPL Victoria career
Dale – Macarthur Rams defeated Sydney University 1-0 on Sunday, impressively shutting out the 2022 Premiers
Eric – The Queen of Right Backs, Polly Doran. She’s settled in brilliantly at her new side Crystal Palace, starting in both of their first two games and helping them keep two clean sheets.
Lachy – Molly Arens is flying for Texas A&M – Corpus Christi after a couple of injur-interrupted seasons
History & Special Guest: Kate McShea, Matildas Cap 110
Matildas Debut: 2000 (played for the national team until 2009)
Grassroots Club: Redcliffe PCYC / Peninsula Power
Appearances: 76 (73 A internationals, 2 goals)
Position: Defender
Appearances include:
- 2000 Olympics
- 2007 Women's World Cup
- 2006 Asian Cup (Runners Up) & 2008 Asian Cup (4th)
Queensland Roar Premiership/Championship player in the W-League's inaugural season (2008/2009)
Hot Topics * News + FIFA suspends All India Football Federation (AIFF) + Libby Copus-Brown signs with Lewes FC + Tyla-Jay Vlajnic signs with Spartak Subotica + Women's football: European game 'could be worth £578m a year by 2033 + UC commits $1m to Women in Sport * Matildas + U20 - REVIEW: Australia 0-3 Spain - Quarterfinals + Squad announcement: AUS v CAN + Clare Wheeler signs with Everton + Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * Dub News & Signings + 60 players signed * Season 15 squad page
Around the World The Women's Cup UEFA Champions League UK FA Championship Scottish WPL Europe Swiss Nationalliga B Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Round 17 of 18 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 17 of 26 * Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 3 - split over 2 weeks * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 13 of 18 (played 17/8)
US – NWSL (15 of 20) Queens of the Week Kate - shoutout to the "more mature" players who are still getting the job done in A-League Women and showing the kids a thing or two!
2 from Dale
3 from Eric
Maj - all of the rehab staff getting our beloved Matildas back to full fitness
Steffen & Cheryl - Ellie Brush returns to Canberra United after spending the last 4 years in Sydney
History: Leanne Trimboli, Matildas Cap 109
| Matildas Debut: 2000 | | Appearances: 4 (3 A internationals) | | Position: Goalkeeper |
Hot Topics * News + Sam Kerr nominated for Ballon d'Or. * + DAZN to broadcast Women's International Champions Cup - Aug. 17-20 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon
- Matildas
- U20 WWC Results & Analysis
- Dub News & Signings
- Adelaide United: Dylan Holmes, Annalee Grove (2 years), Isabel Hodgson (2 years), Paige Hayward
- Brisbane Roar: Sharn Freier, Mariel Hecher
- Canberra United: Michelle Heyman
- Western United: Hannah Keane 🇺🇸 & Kahli Johnson
- Total - 54 players
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- Season 15 squad page
Around the World World League spreadsheet overlaying season dates, durations etc for 20+ leagues in women's football.
UK FA WSL * Season Dates: September 10th 2022 - May 28th 2023
FA Championship * Season Dates: August 20th 2022 - April 30th 2023
Scottish WPL (2 of 22) * Season Dates: August 7th 2022 - May 21th 2023
Europe France - D1F (22 rounds) * Season Dates: September 10th 2022 - June 10th 2023
Italy - Serie A (18 rounds) * Season Dates: August 27th 2022 - February 26th 2023
Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Round 16 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 16 - competition resumes after summer break * Denmark * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 12
US – NWSL Regular season finishes October 3rd 2022
State Football * ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
Queens of the Week Quite a few. Listen in to hear them all.
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Heather Garriock, Matildas Cap 108
Matildas Debut: 1999 (played for the national team until 2011)
Grassroots Club: Leppington Lions (Macarthur)
Appearances: 130 (20 goals)
Position: Midfielder * Olympic Games (2000, 2004) * FIFA Women's World Cup (2003, 2007, 2011) * 2010-2011 W-League Goal of the Year Award * 2002-2003 Julie Dolan Medalist * Inducted into Football Australia Hall of Fame earlier this year * Canberra United Coach * Football Australia Non Executive Director * CEO Australian Taekwondo
Listen in for the full interview with Heather.
Hot Topics & News
- World-leading football identity Ebru Köksal, CFA, appointed to board of Australian Professional Leagues | Football Australia
- Tameka Yallop departs West Ham for SK Brann Kvinner (Norway)
- Emma Checker to Umeå IK FF (Sweden)
- Polly Doran to Crystal Palace
- 2026 Asian Cup - Four member associations have signalled their intention to bid with the final decision expected in 2023
Matildas
- AFF U18 Women's Championship - Junior Matildas are the Champions, defeating Vietnam 2-0 in the final
- U20 WWC: Game 1 Australia v Chile Thursday August 11th @ 12pm
Dub News & Signings * Brisbane Roar renew Shea Connors * Wellington Phoenix - Isabel Gomez recommits to the Nix * Western United announce Alana Černe as first signing
Around the World UK * FA WSL - Starts September 11th * Scottish WPL (1 of 22) - Season Dates: August 7th 2022 - March 13th 2023
Results Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) 9-0 Hibernian - Jacynta started, played 55 minutes and scored a hat trick! Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill) 7-0 Spartans Europe
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France - D1F (22 rounds): Season Dates: September 10th 2022 - June 10th 2023
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Italy - Serie A (18 rounds tbc) Season Dates: August 27th 2022 - February 25th 2023
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Serbian Women’s Super League - ZFK Spartak Subotica (Vesna Milivojević) start their season on 21 August with a UWCL qualifier against either Brann (Norway) or ALG Spor (Turkey)
Nordic * Norway – Toppserien Round 15
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Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 16 starts next weekend
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Denmark - Elitedivisionen Round 1
US – NWSL: Regular season finishes October 3rd 2022
State Football ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC
Queens of the Week
Eric - 1) Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Blacktown Spartans player Alix Roberts got married on the weekend 2) Glasgow City's Irish forward Clare Shine had a perfect start to the SWPL season, scoring a hat trick in City's 7-0 win over Spartans
Steffen - The Tarantos... tuned into the Nike FC Cup final to get a first look at Grace Taranto and Holly Murray, to find there were three Tarantos across both squads! ... plus listen in for QotW from Molly and Maj
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019)
History: Danielle Small, Matildas Cap 107
- Matildas Debut: 1999 (played for the national team until 2008)
- Grassroots Club: Westlakes Wildcats (Lake Macquarie)
- Appearances: 43
- Position: Midfielder
- 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup
- 2004 Olympics
- 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup
- USA Collegiate NCAA Division One Soccer, finishing her career at San Diego State University in 2001
- Played for Sydney FC in the W-League (now A-League Women)
Hot Topics+ Matildas - Junior Matildas AFF Results * Semi final v Thailand, Tuesday 11pm AEST - Watch here * Final and 3rd/4th place playoff are on Thursday 4 August - Young Matildas U20 World Cup squad announced, featuring friend of Beyond 90, Abbey Lemon!! (embed Football Aus Insta post) * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad + Dub News & Signings - Brisbane - Ayesha Norrie and Hollie Palmer - Canberra United sign Holly Murray on a two-year deal ... and is playing a pre-season game against WSW at Forbes, NSW in late October - Wellington re-sign Kate Taylor, Chloe Knott and Brianna Edwards - Perth - Sarah Langman (nee Willacy) - Season 15 squad page
Around the World+ - Euros - Results * Final - England 2-1 Germany - COPA América Feminina (8-30 July, Colombia) * Final - Colombia 0-1 Brazil - OFC Women’s Nations Cup (Suva, Fiji) * Final - Papua New Guinea 2-1 FijiUS – NWSL (Round 12/20) * (10) Racing Louisville (Alex Chidiac start, goal and 79 mins) 1-2 (2) Portland * (3) Chicago Red Stars (Chelsie Dawber not listed) 0-1 (1) San Diego Wave (Emily van Egmond full game)Nordic * Matilda McNamara has signed with AGF in Denmark, while Jenna McCormick is moving on * Polks scored in Vittsjo's 3-0 friendly win over Danish team Brøndby IF * Nordic Wraps return next week * Iceland: Breiðablik 5-0 KR Reykjavik
+ Margaux Chauvet played a full game for KR, receiving a yellow card in the 80th minute
+ Melina Ayres didn't play for the home side and Susan Phongsongkham didn't play for KRQueens of the Week
Australia's longest-running active women's football podcast (est. April 2019) History: Peita-Claire Hepperlin, Matildas Cap 106
Hot Topics & News
- Lydia Williams to PSG (it's now official!)
- Rebekah Stott (NZ) has signed with Brighton & Hove Albion
- Vic Esson (NZ) to Rangers
- The AFF U18 Championship has started (22 July - 4 August, held in Indonesia)
- The Junior Matildas play the Philippines, Malaysia and Myanmar in the group stage
- Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings
- Lily Alfeld, Paige Satchell and Betsy Hassett to Wellington Phoenix
- Season 15 squad page
Around the World
- Euros
- CONCACAF - USA def Canada 1-0
- COPA América Feminina (8-30 July, Colombia)
- Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Rabat & Casablanca, Morocco)
- OFC Women's Nations Cup (Suva, Fiji)
State Football
- Latest scores from ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
Queens of the Week
Cheryl - 1) Optus Sport are showing the Euro semi-finals for free 2) Football Ferns legend Rebekah Stott is returning to Brighton and will be gracing FA WSL pitches again
Dale - Morocco has done a wonderful job hosting the Africa Cup of Nations. Their team made the Final and this game had the biggest crowd in the history of the tournament.
Eric - In April, Blacktown Spartans goalkeeper Alexis Tan played in a friendly against the Philippines senior team. On Monday, she started for the Philippines U18 team against Australia in the AFF U18 Championship.
Maj - Despite being a veteran of the German national team, this is Alexandra Popp's first Euros - she's scored in all four of Germany's games!
Steffen - Former Canberra United midfielder Refiloe Jane (often referred to as 'Fifi', short for 'Fifinho') captained South Africa to their first Women's Africa Cup Of Nations trophy on Sunday, defeating Morocco 2-1. South Africa had lost five previous finals in 1995, 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018.
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019)
History: Joanne Butland, Matildas Cap 105
Matildas Debut: 1999 (played for the national team until 2000) Appearances: 4
Butland played for Canberra Eclipse and QAS Sting in the W-NSL / Ansett Summer Series. She would switch to Australian rules football, earning selection to the All-Australian team in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011, as well as winning the AFL Cairns Coach of the Year award four years in a row (2011 to 2014). AFL Cairns have named their Player of the Year award after her (the Jo Butland Medal). News & Hot Topics - Philippines defeat Thailand 3-0 in AFF Championship Final - Junior Matildas squad for AFF U18 Championship (22 July - 4 August) - Extended Young Matildas squad named for U20 World Cup
Dub News & Signings - Canberra sign Grace Jale, Grace Taranto, Rebecca Burrows - Canberra re-sign Chloe Lincoln for the next two seasons - Wellington re-sign Mackenzie Barry and Alyssa Whinham
Around the World - Euro 2022 Quarter Finals: England v Spain, Germany v Austria, France v Netherlands, Sweden v Iceland / Belgium / Italy - What happened to Norway?
US – NWSL - San Diego Wave (Emily van Egmond full game) 0-0 Racing Louisville (Alex Chidiac start + 89 mins) - Houston Dash 4-1 Chicago Red Stars (Chelsie Dawber - returning from AFF Championships)
State Football Updates from ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
Queens of the Week - Dale - Netherlands goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar has stepped up to the Dutch no. 1 goalkeeping spot after Sari van Veenendaal's injury
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Eric - The Philippines won their first football trophy, defeating Thailand 3-0 in the AFF Championship Final
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Maj - 1) The Austrian national team crashed a Euro 2022 press conference as they were celebrating qualification for the quarter-finals 2) the German national team was filmed line-dancing to Cotton Eyed Joe 3) Alyssa Naeher was 100% serious when the USWNT did a publicity photo shoot, in contrast to her teammates
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Steffen - 1) Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí - impressed in the game against the Matildas ... and in each appearance since. Exquisite touch and vision, has stepped up in Alexia Putellas' absence. 2) German defender Giulia Gwinn - plays midfield for Bayern - pops up EVERYWHERE, enormous engine 3) Brittany Palombi scored her 150th NPL Capital Football goal in only 148 appearances
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History: Natalie Thomas, Matildas Cap 104* Matildas Debut: 1998 (played for the national team until 2002) * Appearances: 13 A internationals (3 goals) * Position: Forward * Thomas would later convert to AFL and she was drafted by the Western Bulldogs for the first women’s game at the MCG (played against Melbourne).
Hot TopicsNews* Anna Margraf has signed with German top tier side SV Meppen
Matildas* AFF Championships * Lydia Williams to PSG * Signings: Around the World – Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings* Hayley Taylor-Young signs for 2 seasons with Canberra United * Season 15 squad page
Around the World* Euros * Festival of football
US – NWSLState Football* ACT – no games (Kanga Cup) * NSW * QLD * TAS * VIC
Queens of the Week
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A big pod this week with plenty of football to cover around the world. We've called in an extended squad, with Neil Bennett's good form being rewarded with a starting position while Eric, Steffen, Maj, Dale and Cheryl continue with their set-pieces.
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019).
Here's a shoutout to Episode 1 with Molly & Groubes
History: Trudy Diamond, Matildas Cap 103* Matildas Debut: 1997 * Grassroots Club: Beresfield * Appearances: 1 * Position: Defender
Played one game, coming off the bench against New Zealand in a Tri-Nations series.
Hot TopicsNews* Naidoc week * Football records * Denmark v Brazil 21,452 fans * Sweden v Brazil 33,218 fans
Matildas* Review: Matildas 1-1 Portugal * 10,000 tickets already sold for Australia v Canada * Ellie Carpenter extends her contract with Lyon to 2026 * Mary Fowler signs a four year deal with Manchester City * Taylor Ray ACL injury * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad * 28 player squad announced for 2022 AFF Women's Championships
Dub News & Signings* Season 15 dates announced * 11 teams * 20 rounds - 18 games (16 weekend, 2 midweek) and 2 byes * Starts November 18 * Grand Final April 29/30 * Mark Torcaso announced as Western United Head Coach * WUFC Memberships available * Central Coast Mariners announced as the 12th ALW team, they will re-join the competition in 2023/24 * Full Home & Away by 2023/24 season * 1980 regular-season minutes – in line with global benchmarks set by England’s Women’s Super League, NWSL and France’s Division 1 Feminine * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldJuly is a big month
- International Friendlies
- World Cup Qualifiers
- Euros Banter
- US – NWSL
State Football* ACT, NSW, QLD, WA and VIC
Queens of the Week
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History: Tracie McGovern, Matildas Cap 102* Matildas Debut: 1997 (played for the national team until 1999) * Grassroots Club: Wauchope FC (Northern Soccer Federation) * Appearances: 4 * Position: Midfielder/Defender
100 appearances for the Newcastle Jets
Founder of theaustraliansportswoman.com.au
Hot TopicsNews* June FIFA Rankings announced * UWCL qualifiers draw
Matildas* REVIEW: (12) Matildas 0-7 (7) Spain * PREVIEW: (12) Matildas v (29) Portugal * Junior Matildas training camp and squad * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings* Season 15 squad page * Emma Ilijoski signs a two-season deal with Canberra United
Around the WorldWomen's Internationals* Norway 2-0 New Zealand * Bosnia & Herzegovina 0-3 Philippines * Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-2 Philippines * Canada 0-0 Korea * England 5-1 Netherlands * Denmark 2-1 Brazil
NordicAll leagues are on summer break but Winonah Heatley has signed with Danish side Nordsjaelland for the forthcoming season!
Euros* Starts July 7th * 6 of the top 10 nations in the FIFA World Rankings are from UEFA
State Football* ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
Queens of the WeekCheryl - 1) Teagan Micah made three big saves in the first half against Spain 2) Megan Rapinoe has been typically outspoken about the Supreme Court of the USA overturning Roe v Wade 3) Amy Chapman is pregnant!
Dale - 1) Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson was superb against Norway 2) The dog that invaded the pitch during Chile v Venezuela
Eric - Glasgow City's Irish forward Clare Shine recently released a book called "Scoring Goals in the Dark". She displays incredible bravery and openness by discussing her battles with alcohol addiction, illicit drug use and suicidal thoughts. In this past week, Clare celebrated a milestone - two years of sobriety.
Maj - Teagan Thompson scored a double hat trick as Lions FC won 7-1 against Moreton Bay United
Steffen - 1) Everyone’s favourite hairdresser’s daughter, Emma Ilijoski, will be with Canberra United for the next two A-League Women seasons 2) Winonah Heatley is going on a Danish adventure with FC Nordsjelland and will feature in upcoming Nordic wraps
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History: Alicia 'Eesh' Ferguson, Matildas Cap 101* Matildas Debut: 1997 (played for the national team until 2007) * Grassroots Club: Stratford Dolphins * Appearances: 68 (66 A internationals, 6 goals) * Position: Forward/Midfielder
Appeared in the 1999 and 2007 World Cups
Read More: Alicia Ferguson: From the field to the studio
Hot TopicsNews* The Young Matildas beat New Zealand U20 1-0 in a behind closed doors game, Bryleeh Henry scored the winning goal * New Zealand announced the squad for their games against Norway and Wales
Matildas* Jamilla Rankin has replaced Angie Beard in the Matildas squad * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Signings* Nicki Flannery is Canberra United's first signing for the 2022/23 season * Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldNordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 9 catchup games (R14 played last weekend) * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 15 * Summer break means that R16 isn't played until mid-August * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 10 * Summer break means that R11 isn't played until August (although Breidablik and KR Reykjavik play each other in an advance R13 game on 29 July)
US – NWSLWatch matches on twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial, twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial2, twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial3 & twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial4
State Football* ACT - Round 10 of 21 * NSW -Round 11 of 22 * QLD - Round 8 of 18 * VIC – Round 12 of 21
Queens of the WeekCheryl - Toss-up between Alex Chidiac for her good-humoured reaction to suffering a broken nose and Lucy Bronze, who signed for Barcelona
Dale - NPL NSW side Sydney University are the first team to beat league leaders Northern Tigers in 2022 | Joker: the Sydney University matchballs for not being properly inflated at the start of the game
Eric - London City Lionesses midfielder Lily Agg made her debut for the Republic of Ireland and scored in their 1-0 win over the Philippines
Maj - Jamilla Rankin received a late callup to the Matildas squad
Steffen - Nicki Flannery was announced as Canberra United's first signing for the 2022/23 season, and she scored twice in APIA Leichhardt's 3-0 win over Macarthur Rams, her first goals since returning from an ACL injury
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We're all grown up! 100 episodes. Thank you for listening and thank you to all of the crew and guests along the way.
In this episode Eric, Steffen, Maj and Cheryl talk about the week in football with special guest, Kristy Moore.
History: Kristy Moore, Matildas Cap 100* Matildas Debut: 1997 (played for the national team until 1999) * Grassroots Club: Elizabeth Vale * Appearances: 9 (7 A internationals) * Position: Striker * England Debut: 2002 (played for the national team until 2005) * Appearances: 12
Football South Australia - Hall of Champions
International caps for both Australia and England
- Played 3 seasons for Adelaide United
- 2014
- Captain of Adelaide United
- Player of the Year
- Players Player of the Year
- Played in Norway's Toppserien, Fulham
Hot TopicsMatildas Matildas squad named for games against Spain and Portugal * (12) Matildas v (6) Canada two-match series announced * New Zealand U20 (Tupelo Dugan 53', Kate Taylor 79') 2-1* (Daniela Galic 2') Young Matildas * Junior Matildas - 30 Players selected for June training camp * AFF 35-player squad announced * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub Signings* Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldNordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 14 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 14 * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 8 - back to midweek games at present
US – NWSLState FootballQueens of the WeekCheryl - 1) Lydia Williams will earn her 100th Matildas cap if she plays in either of the upcoming games against Spain and Portugal 2) Larissa Crummer is back in the Matildas squad
Eric - Matilda McNamara received her first Matildas callup
Maj - Paloma Gonçalves Oliveira scored a hat trick for Souths United in their win over Moreton Bay United
Steffen - Capital Football hat-trick heroes Tianah Miro and Jamie Berkeley
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We welcome back a few sick teammates and we're back to full strength with Eric, Steffen, Maj, Dale and Cheryl.
History: Amy Duggan, Matildas Cap 99* Matildas Debut: 1997 (played for the national team until 2005) * Grassroots Club: Tuggeranong United * Appearances: 31 (27 A internationals) including 3 goals * Position: Defender
Hot TopicsNews* Three Australian match officials selected for U20 Women's World Cup - Lara Lee (REF), Sarah Ho (AVAR) and Kate Jacewicz (VAR).
Matildas* Young Matildas squad announced - they play New Zealand in Auckland on Sunday 12 June, 2pm local time, 4pm AEST * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
DubSignings* Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKFA WSL* Caitlin Foord extended her contract with Arsenal
Scotland* Jacynta Galabadaarachi has signed a new one year deal with Celtic
Europe* France - D1F (22 of 22) * Netherlands - Cup Semi Final
Nordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 13 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 12 * Denmark Round 10 (of 10, round robins) * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 7
US – NWSL (6 of 20)* Watch matches on twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial, twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial2, twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial3 & twitch.tv/NWSLOfficial4
State Football* ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
Queens of the WeekTeam Ref, birthday wishes, friends of the Pod and Player of the Season all get a shout
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History: Belinda Kitching, Matildas Cap 98* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 1999) * Position: Goalkeeper * Appearances: 32 * 1999 Women's World Cup * Coach Tweed Heads Women, United Warriors, Harvey Bay, Western Pride FC
Read: Kitching Claims Top Job
Hot TopicsNews* Dolan Warren Awards * PFA Awards * Young Matildas camp * The 2022 AFF Championship draw has been released. Nothing official has been stated yet, but we expect the Young Matildas to take part. The tournament will be held in the Philippines from July 4 - 17. * Sports Integrity Australia Independent Complaints Handling Process released an update
Matildas* Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
AFC* AFC Women's Club Cup tournament is taking shape
Dub Signings* Season 15 squad page
Around the WorldUKScottish Cup Final* Celtic (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) 3-2 Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill)
EuropeFrance - D1F (21 of 22)* Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Nordic* Norway - Toppserien * Sweden – Svenska Cupen Final, and Damallsvenkan * Elitettan * Denmark * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 6, and Icelandic (Milk) Cup games
US – NWSL (5 of 20)State FootballQueens of the WeekThe team all pitch in but great to see Eric does his homework even when he's not on the pod.
- Eric - Hills United have remained undefeated through the first half of the Football NSW League One Women's regular season (14 wins, 1 draw). A special shoutout to their goalkeeper Sarah Easthope for keeping eight clean sheets.
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History: Kelly Golebiowski, Matildas Cap 97* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 2005) * Appearances: 66 * Position: Midfielder * Debuted at age 14 and spent time playing in the Australian Women’s National Soccer League. Kelly also played in the USA for Washington Freedom (Women’s United Soccer Association, USL W-League).
Hot TopicsNews* Canberra United name Njegosh Popovich as their new A-League Women Head Coach * Kat Smith announced as WS Wanderers Head Coach * Kat Smith and Tom Sermanni named in the FIFA’s Coach Mentorship program * Women Onside Roadshow
Matildas* ParaMatildas win Silver at the CP Women’s World Cup * Chloe Logarzo reaches a rehab milestone * Signings: Around the World – Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldUEFA Women’s Champions League FinalBarcelona 1-3 Lyon (Ellie Carpenter)
EuropeNetherlands – Eredivisie (27 of 27)Nordic* Norway * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Rounds 9 & 10 * Elitettan: Round 8 * Denmark * Iceland – Urvalsdeild Round 5
US – NWSLState Football* ACT * NSW * QLD * VIC – Round 8 of 21
Queens of the WeekCheryl – Amandine Henry for that ooh la la goal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final
Dale – Sonja Bompastor became the first woman to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League as a player and as a coach
Eric – Ashlie Crofts scored four goals as Blacktown Spartans defeated Emerging Jets
Maj – Souths United’s Dominique Spampanato scored a banger to equalise in their game against Gold Coast United
Steffen – Ellie Carpenter received her second UEFA Champions League Winners’ Medal
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History: Bryony Duus, Matildas Cap 96* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 2003) * Appearances: 54 (47 A internationals, 2 goals) * Position: Midfielder
Hot TopicsNews* Spain (7) will play the Matildas (12) on Sunday June 26 at 5:30am AEST * a second Matildas match in the June international window will be announced soon * New Matildas merchandise available * Football Australia unveils Domestic Club Licensing Regulations for the A-Leagues * AFC Women's Champions League targeted for 2024 * Western United will become the 11th A-League Women team in the 2022/23 season
Matildas* ParaMatildas - IFCPF World Cup * The final is on Tuesday - USA v Australia
Around the WorldUKFA Cup FinalScottish WPL (26 and 27)EuropeFrance - D1FItaly - Serie A (22 of 22)Netherlands - Eredivisie (26 of 27)Nordic* Norway – on a short break * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 8 * Elitettan: Round 7 * Denmark * Fortuna Hjørring (Angie Beard, Indi Riley, Clare Wheeler) are Danish Cup champions, beating Thisted 3-1! * Iceland - Urvalsdeild Rounds 3 and 4
US – NWSL (3 of 20)State FootballQueens of the WeekGrace Wisnewski, Katelyn Smith, Cortnee Vine, Polly Doran, Morgan Roberts, Sam Kerr, Tanya Oxtoby, Hayley Raso, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard and Indiah-Paige Riley
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Listen in to this special episode as Shelley Youman (Matildas cap 95) discusses some of her Matildas' career with Cheryl Downes including what was the best things about playing in her era and what she loves about the game today.
Shelley shares her thoughts on those who influenced and help guide her career, plus her favourite trip.
Super subs with Neil Bennett and Molly Appleton joining the squad while Dale and Maj tend to some match fitness issues. Plenty of football news to keep all of us happy with left foot goals (Eric), Matildas abroad (Steffen) and Victorians shining brightly - Steph Catley (Cheryl).
History: Shelley Youman, Matildas Cap 95* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 1999) * Grassroots Club: Charlestown Hotspurs * Appearances: 21 (20 A internationals)
Hot TopicsNews* The Young Matildas' group stage opponents for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup have been announced. The tournament runs from 10-28 August * Abbey Lemon (daughter of our amazing photographer Kellie Lemon) has received a Young Matildas callup for this month's training camp * ParaMatildas squad announced for World Cup
Matildas* Steph Catley extends her contract with Arsenal (until 2024) * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldUKOptus secures exclusive rights to the Women's FA Cup final
- May 15, 11:30pm: Chelsea v Manchester City
FA WSL - Midweek and final round matchesScottish WPL (25 of 27)EuropeFrance - D1F (20 of 22)* Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Italy - Serie A (21 of 22)Netherlands - Eredivisie (25 of 27)NordicUS – NWSL (2 of 20)State FootballQueens of the WeekIs it time to rename our Queens of the Week segment?
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Eric is back, not sure how we feel about this. Steffen has all the latest Nordic & ACT news, Maj expresses her love for supporters from around the world, Dale helps us with our homework and Cheryl throws in a challenge for the next pod - name the best club logos and mascots.
History: Amy Wilson, Matildas Cap 94* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 2003) * Grassroots Club: Belnorth (Canberra) * Appearances: 40 (39 A internationals) * Position: Forward/Midfield
Hot TopicsNews* Legacy '23 Ambassadors announced * Casey Reibelt to officiate A-League Men's match
Around the WorldUWCL Semi-Final (Leg 2)UKFA WSL (21 of 22)Scottish WPL (25 of 27)EuropeNetherlands - Eredivisie (24 of 27)Serbian Women’s Super LeagueNordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 7 – * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 6 * Elitettan: Round 5 * Denmark * Iceland Round 1
US – NWSL (1 of 20)State Football* ACT – Round 4 * NSW * QLD * VIC – Round 5 of 21 * Full Season Guide
Queens of the Week Cheryl - Sam Kerr and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi won individual awards in the past week * Dale - Real Sociedad secured UEFA Champions League football for next season * Eric - FA Women's Championship side Coventry United almost went bankrupt earlier in the season. They were given a 10 point penalty after going into administration, but fought their way back and have avoided relegation, thanks to Mollie Green's wondergoal in the 97th minute of the final round * Maj - The Angel City FC supporters have created their own fan-chosen Player of the Game awards. These trophies are boots painted in Angel City colours and they look fantastic * Steffen - 1) Newcastle United had an attendance of over 22,000 for their match against Alnwick Town - Newcastle play in the 4th tier of English football 2) Sam Gray* coached his last game for Wagga City Wanderers on the weekend
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Eric can't make the podcast due to NPLW NSW commentary commitments so we take every opportunity to heckle him. Steffen revels in his Nordic wrap and Canberra United connected Guest. Maj entertains with a QLD NPLW wrap and Dale cops the usual banter about his Everton allegiance. Cheryl tries to keep everyone on track so we don't have a three-hour podcast.
History: Tammie Thornton, Matildas Cap 93* Matildas Debut: 1996-1997 * Grassroots Club: Stratford Utd Dolphins (also Eesh Ferguson) * Appearances: 19 A internationals (1 goal) * From Cairns, a defensive midfielder. * Played in the US and England with Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea.
Special guest Aoife Colvill* Special guest Aoife Colvill joins us on the podcast. Born in Cairns to Australian and Irish parents, Aoife has played for Canberra United Academy and Canberra United before moving to play for Glasgow City (Scottish Women's Premier League). * Aoife played in the junior Australian National team during the 2019 AFC Under-19 Women's Championship qualifiers before changing her alignment herself and playing internationally for the Republic of Ireland
Hot TopicsNews* FIFA publishes first-ever Guide to Club Licensing in Women’s Football
Around the WorldUKFA WSL (20 of 22)Scottish WPL (24 of 27)EuropeItaly - Serie A (20 of 22)Netherlands - Eredivisie (23 of 27)Serbian Women’s Super LeagueNordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 5 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 5 * Elitettan Round 4 * Denmark * Iceland Urvalsdeild Round 1
US – NWSL Challenge Cup
State Football* ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
Queens of the Week
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History: Kristyn Swaffer, Matildas Cap 92* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 2003) * Appearances: 30 A internationals (1 goal) * Defender was in Australia's 1999 Women's World Cup squad.
Hot TopicsNews* Women's Football Writers Festival - Event wrap * FIFA+ digital platform created to connect football fans across the globe more deeply with the game they love, for free
Matildas* Game 2: Matildas 3-1 New Zealand * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the World* Europe – World Cup Qualifiers * International Friendlies
UKFA Cup Semi-FinalScottish WPLEuropeFrance - D1F (19 of 22)Italy - Serie A (17 of 22)Serbian Women’s Super LeagueNordicNorway – Toppserien Round 4
Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 3
Elitettan (Division 1) Round 3
Denmark - Elitedivisionen
Iceland - Urvalsdeild - competition starts April 28
US – NWSLState Updates* NSW * QLD
Queens of the WeekDale - Indian Women's League side Kickstart FC, scored an absolute banger
Eric - Miku Sunaga scored a hat trick on her debut for Macarthur Rams
Maj - everyone involved with Matildas Active Support for the two games in Townsville and Canberra
Steffen - Angie Beard was commanding for Fortuna Hjørring as they defeated Brøndby (Indi Riley also put in a great shift)
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History: Joanne Peters, Matildas Cap 91Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 2009)
Grassroots Club: Leeton United
Appearances: 110 A internationals (28 goals)
- 6th highest goalscorer (A internationals)
- Australian Women's Footballer of the Year 2009
- Played in three World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007)
- Scored in the 2004 Olympics
Hot TopicsNews* 6 part Matildas docu-series announced on Disney+ * Alex Chidiac to Racing Louisville * Chelsea Dawber to Chicago Red Stars
Results from Matildas & Young MatildasAround the World* International Friendlies * Europe - World Cup Qualifiers
UKNext Week - FA Cup Semi-Final* Saturday 16/4 9:15pm AEST * West Ham United (Mackenzie Arnold, Tameka Yallop) v Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso) * Sunday 17/4 9:30pm AEST * Arsenal (Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams) v Chelsea (Sam Kerr) * Watch: FA Player * Final - May 15th
NPL Updates from ACT, QLD & NSWQueens of the Week
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History: Katrina Boyd, Matildas Cap 90* Matildas Debut: 1996 (played for the national team until 2000) * Grassroots Club: Campbelltown Police Youth Club * Appearances: 29 (28 A internationals, 9 goals)
Hot TopicsNews* The Young Matildas will play a two-match series against New Zealand in Canberra * Junior Matildas training camp (Players born in 2005 only) * ParaMatildas to face Japan, Spain, the Netherlands and the United States in the inaugural Women's World Cup * Budget update
Matildas* Of course literally the day after our last pod, the latest Matildas squad was announced including Katrina Gorry * Katrina Gorry in * Game 1 Preview: Australia v New Zealand
Dub News* Alex Chidiac wins the Victory Medal
Around the World* UWCL - QF 2nd leg
UK* FA WSL (19 of 22)
Europe* France - D1F (18 of 22) * Italy - Serie A (19 of 22) * Netherlands - Eredivisie (22 of 27) * Serbian Women’s Super League
Nordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 3 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 2 * Denmark * Iceland
US – NWSLACT NPLW (Capital Football) - Round 1B90 A-League Women AwardsQueens of the Week
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Cheryl makes a fast dash home from the office to join the pod, Dale shares all the highlights from UCWL and the FA WSL, Eric lauds a massive jump in rankings from the Philippines National team, Maj is ready for the Matildas' doubleheader in Townsville and Canberra, Steffen is delighted to hear more signings heading to his beloved Nordic leagues and a special appearance from Neil Bennett to farewell the Northern Redbacks and announce Beyond90's Goal of the Season Award.
History: Di Alagich, Matildas Cap 89* Matildas Debut: 1995 (played for the national team until 2008) * Grassroots Club: Port Adelaide, Modbury and West Adelaide * Appearances: 93 (86 A internationals)
Hot TopicsNews* Jessika Nash awarded Collette McCallum Medal * Ally Green commits to Football Ferns * Ada Hegerberg returns to international football * Northern Redbacks' last game before merging with ECU Joondalup to become Perth RedStar FC
Matildas* Latest rankings released - Matildas (12) squished between Norway and Japan
DubNews* Announcement: Goal of the Season * PFA Team of the Season * Tom Sermanni announced as WSW Head of Women's Football * Stotty signs with Bulleen Lions with the NPLW Victoria season starting April 1st
Grand Final* Sydney FC 1-2 Melbourne Victory
Around the WorldUWCL Quarter FinalsUK* FA WSL (18 of 22) * Scottish WPL (22 of 27)
Europe* Italy - Serie A (18 of 22) * Serbian Women's Super League
Nordic* Norway – Toppserien Round 2 * Sweden – Damallsvenkan Round 1 * Denmark – Round 1 of the Championship round-robin and the Promotion/Relegation round-robin
US - NWSL Challenge CupQueens of the Week
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History: Denise Lofthouse, Matildas Cap 88* Matildas Debut: 1995 * Grassroots Club: Rockingham * Appearances: 2 (1 A International)
Hot TopicsNews* NWSL schedule announced (April 29 - October 2nd, 2022) * Angel City FC's female-led ownership group * Matildas @ La Trobe Uni
Matildas* Young Matildas confirmed for U20 World Cup Costa Rica - August 10-28, 2022 * Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin off to Hammarby
DubNews* Vicki Linton to depart Canberra United
Preliminary Final* Melbourne City 1-3 Melbourne Victory
Around the WorldUK* FA WSL - Midweek Catchup Games * FA Cup - Quarter Final * Scottish WPL (21 of 27)
Europe* France - D1F (17 of 22) * Italy - Serie A (17 of 22) * Netherlands - KNVB Cup Semi Final
Nordic* Results and news from Norway - Toppserien, Sweden - Svenska Cup semi-final, Damallsvenskan and Denmark
Queens of the WeekA selection from around the world with Natalie Portman, Alex Chidiac, Rebekah Stott, Caroline Weir plus all the Aussies playing in the Nordic leagues.
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History: Louise McMurtrie, Matildas Cap 87Matildas Debut: 1995
Appearances: 31
Hot TopicsDub Results* Round 12: Thursday - Brisbane 3-3 Canberra * Semi-Final: Friday - Sydney 4-2 City (after extra time) * Elimination Final: Sunday - Adelaide 1-2 Victory
Next Week & More* Preliminary Final - Sunday 20/3 4:05pm AEDT @ AAMI Park: City v Victory * Grand Final - Sunday 27/3 4:05pm AEDT @ Netstrata Jubilee Stadium: Sydney v PF Winner
Around the WorldUK* FA WSL (16/17 of 22) * Scottish WPL (20 of 27)
Europe* France - D1F (16 of 22)
Netherlands* Dutch Cup Quarter Final: PSV (Amy Harrison) 4-0 Feyenoord
Queens of the Week Eric - Jordan Baker from St George FC scored her third hat trick in the opening four rounds of the Football NSW League One Women's competition * Cheryl - belated International Women's Day shout out to Siren Sports, who gave us a shout out * Maj - Brisbane's Meg McElligott scored her first A-League Women goal in the 3-3 draw against Canberra * Dale - Barcelona's Patricia Guijarro* scored an amazing goal in their 5-0 win over traditional rivals Real Madrid
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History: Justine Fisher, Matildas Cap 86
- Matildas Debut: 1995
- Grassroots Club: Cronulla RSL
- Appearances: 3 (2 A Internationals)
Hot TopicsNews* Announcement of the ParaMatildas * Australian Football unites in support of LGBTQI+ community * Sam Kerr wins London Football Award - FA Women’s Super League Player of the Year * Scottish Women’s Premier League clubs to form new league and cup competition within SPFL
Dub News & Results* VAR set for A-League Women's next season to bring it in line with the A-League Men's
Capital Football* Charity Shield: Canberra Croatia 6-0 West Canberra Wanderers
Around the WorldUK* Conti Cup Final * Chelsea (Sam Kerr) 1-3 Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso) * FA WSL * Scottish WPL
Europe* Coupe de France * Italy - Serie A (16 of 22) * Netherlands
Queens of the WeekListen in for our Queens of the Week
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Eric manages the chaos of a B90 podcast with almost impeccable internet, Steffen is all smiles with football in the Capital, Maj is safe up north and Dale has a win for a change.
History: Kim Revell, Matildas Cap 85* Matildas Debut: 1995 (played for the national team until 2001) * Grassroots Club: Deception Bay (Brisbane) * Appearances: 34 appearances (# A internationals)
Hot TopicsNews* FIFA 2023 WWC Training venues announced * USWNT Players reach settlement with U.S. Soccer * National Second Tier Competition (Page 27-28) * 2 game trans-Tasman series planned for early April (Matildas/Football Ferns)
Dub News & Results (13 of 14)* Holly McNamara ACL injury confirmed * Grace Wisnewski leaves the Phoenix for mental health reasons * Season 14 squad page - Alex Chidiac leaves JEF United Chiba to stay at Melbourne Victory for the rest of the season
Around the WorldInternational Matches* SheBelieves Cup * Arnold Clark Cup * Pinatar Cup (Rep. of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, Poland, Russia, Hungary, Slovakia) - won by Belgium * Algarve Cup (Denmark, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) - won by Sweden
UKFA Cup (5th Round)Scottish WPL (18 of 27)EuropeFrance - D1F (15 of 22)Italy - Serie A (15 of 22)Netherlands - EredivisieQueens of the Week
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On last week's pod, we were unsure if Adelaide United Pride merchandise was available. Thanks to @annieo on Twitter, who let us know that AUFC Pride merch is available via the club's website. We were also unsure on transfer fees for ALW players, Annie kindly informed us that BK Hacken paid a modest fee when they signed Dylan Holmes from Adelaide.
History: Karly Pumpa, Matildas Cap 84* Matildas Debut: 1994 * Grassroots Club: Stormbirds & Canberra City * Appearances: 16 (4 A internationals), including 3 World Cup qualifying games
Last of the 1994 debutantes. Karly moved into coaching and data analytics, and as a video analyst for the Matildas leading into the 2000 Olympics (via Encyclopedia of Matildas).
Hot TopicsDub News & Results* Phoenix emergency goalkeeper request * Signings: Season 14 squad page * Newcastle sign Sophie Magus as a replacement for Georgia Boric, who had to leave the club due to work commitments * Brisbane sign Chantelle Symes as an injury replacement for Georgina Worth
Around the WorldInternational Matches* SheBelieves Cup - Iceland, New Zealand, Czech Republic, USA * Arnold Clark Cup - Germany, Spain, England, Canada * Pinatar Cup - Rep. of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, Poland, Russia, Hungary, Slovakia * Algarve Cup - Denmark, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden
Scottish WPL* Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) 2-0 Hearts
Queens of the Week Eric - 1) Chloe Mustaki made her senior international debut for the Republic of Ireland, two years after suffering an ACL injury 2) Central Coast Mariners forward Candice Phelan scored for the first time in a competitive game since suffering an injury in 2018 that could have stopped her from playing 3) Hannah Hampton made her senior international debut for England against Spain, and because she's a fluent Spanish speaker she was able to relay the Spanish game plan to her team mates * Cheryl - Rebekah Stott returned to international football * Steffen - Sympathy and in-support Queen of the Week to a fellow CB in Football Ferns' Meikayla Moore* who had one of those days in conceding 3 OG's in the opening 40 minutes of their 5-0 loss to the USA in the SheBelieves Cup this week (Rebekah Stott replaced her in the 40th minute)
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Eric, Cheryl and Maj share their thoughts on the week in football.
History: Michelle Watson, Matildas Cap 83* Matildas Debut: 1994 (age 17) * Grassroots Club: Bankstown Strikers * Appearances: 24
Hot TopicsNews* FIFA's international transfer snapshot * NPL.TV powered by Cluch * Inaugural Women's Football Legacy Cup
Matildas* Wellbeing break for the Matildas with the next FIFA window in April * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub News & Results* Keeley Richards undergoes surgery * Adelaide will host a Pride Game on Saturday 26 February * Perth will play Sydney in Tasmania on Sunday 27 February * Signings: Season 14 squad page - WSW sign Ella Abdul Massih
Around the WorldUK* FA WSL (15 of 22) * Scottish WPL (11 of 27)
Europe* France - D1F (12 of 22) - Read B90s coverage of the D1F * Netherlands - Eredivisie (18 of 18)
Queens / Kings of the Week* Gemma Lewis and Lily Alfeld * Caroline Weir * Fiona Worts * Adrian Stenta
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History: Michelle Prouten, Matildas Cap #82Michelle played two A internationals - once as a substitute versus Japan and once as a starter, against New Zealand. Also played state representative cricket.
Hot TopicsNews* Katrina Gorry has signed with Vittsjö * Football Victoria Female Football February * Raith Rovers' women cutting ties with the club
Matildas* Algarve Cup sightings? * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Asian Cup Semi-final: South Korea 2-0 Philippines * Semi-final: China 2(4) - 2(3) Japan * Final: China 3-2 South Korea* * This is the 9th time that China have won the Asian Cup * Vietnam qualified for their first ever World Cup via the repêchage, congratulations! * Taiwan and Thailand will participate in next year's intercontinental playoff for World Cup spots
Dub News & Results from the week* Signings: Season 14 squad page (Roar sign Aleeah Davern)
Around the World* Algarve Cup * Arnold Clark Cup (Feb 17th) * She Believes Cup (Feb 17th)
UKConti Cup SemisFAWSL (14 of 22)Scottish WPL (16 of 27)EuropeFrance - D1F (14 of 22)Italy - Serie A (14 of 22)Netherlands - Eredivisie (17 of 18)Queens / Kings of the Week* 16 nods for Queens, Kings and non-binary peeps of the week
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Heavy hearts throughout this podcast but we try and keep spirits high. Eric was in disguise, Maj was on fire (or at least her background was), Dale lists top teams who have exited tournaments 'early' and everyone disagrees (as always) with Cheryl and VAR.
History: Amanda Paterson, Matildas Cap 81Paterson played five matches (2 A internationals) for the Matildas between 1994 and 1997.
Former Matildas Team Manager, B90 co-founder and expert friend of the pod Sarah Groube had this to stay about Paterson:
"Paddo! What a legend. Tough era for a goal keeper. Outstanding junior and youth player. Up against the might of Tracey Wheeler to try to earn a cap. Other notable keepers of that era were Claire Nichols and Sara King. Paddo was probably one of the first Australian players to try her fortunes in the US College system, playing for the University of Hawaii and worked her way up to an Assistant Athletic Director role. Without the benefit of great internet and ease of video communications and a decent national team budget, it was difficult for overseas based players to become regulars in the national team. She was a terrific player for NSW and Marconi (I went to Italy with her on a Marconi tour - so many awesome players (not me haha).
"She was a good field player too, and would sometimes chance her luck on ‘keeper runs up the field with ball at feet. In a time where everyone wore black Copa Mundials, Paddo was one of the first to sport blue boots in Australia - purchased while on Marconi’s tour of Italy in ‘97. She would be an absolute rockstar of the game today."
Hot TopicsNews* Sam Kerr OAM * Maternity cover * Garriock, Gill inducted into Football Australia Hall of Fame
MatildasAsian Cup Group A: (2) Taiwan 5-0 Iran (3) * Group B: (1) Australia 2-1 Thailand (3) * Group B: (2) Philippines 6-0 Indonesia (4) * Group C: (3) Vietnam 2-2 Myanmar (4) * Group C: (1) Japan 1-1 South Korea (2) * Quarter-Finals* * Japan 7-0 Thailand * Australia 0-1 South Korea * China 3-1 Vietnam * Taiwan 1(3)-1(4) Philippines
Dub News - Round 9* Wanderers 0-3 Adelaide * Brisbane 1-2 Melbourne City * Newcastle 3-3 Canberra * Perth 3-2 Wellington
Queens of the Week Eric - Olivia McDaniel saved two penalties and scored one of her own in the Asian Cup quarter-final penalty shootout against Taiwan, helping the Philippines qualify for their first ever World Cup * Maj - Kate Gill & Heather Garriock were inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame * Cheryl - Steph Catley* played her 100th game for the Matildas
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History: Bridgette Starr, Matildas Cap 80Starr was a defender who made her Matildas debut in 1994, playing 53 A internationals (1 goal) and 6 Non-A internationals.
She was the first indigenous footballer to represent Australia at a World Cup (1999) and at the Olympic Games (2000). Starr is also a member of the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame.
Former Matildas Team Manager, B90 co-founder and expert friend of the pod Sarah Groube had this to stay about Starr:
"Legend! Bridgette was one of the many strong left footers of that era, playing mainly in the backline and strongly pushing up the field. As a Novocastrian she had a strong playing relationship with Cheryl Salisbury. Bridgette went on to play AFL where she was outstanding with ACT and was selected to a number of all-star teams. She’s now an extraordinarily fit cross-fitter. Her Mum Wendy was one of the many brilliant Matilda mums who set a strong legacy of parental support which continues today, travelling to tournaments where she could."
Read More: Bridgette Starr, Olympian
Hot TopicsNews* India are out of the Asian Cup
Matildas* Asian Cup results and discussion * Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Dub Round 8* Friday: Adelaide 1-0 Wellington * Saturday: Sydney 3-0 City (rescheduled R12 match) * Sunday: Brisbane v Newcastle - POSTPONED * Sunday: Perth 1-0 WSW * Signings: Season 14 squad page
Queens of the Week Cheryl - hard to go past Sam Kerr after she became Australia's all-time leading scorer, but as a long time Aivi Luik supporter, definitely have to give her a shoutout for scoring her first Matildas goal. * Eric - 1) Atlético Madrid's Virginia Torrecilla played her first game in nearly two years after recovering from a brain tumour and chemotherapy 2) Aoife Colvill set up the first goal in Glasgow City's 4-0 win over Spartans * Maj - Erin Cuthbert, for calling out a ridiculous and inappropriate newspaper headline after Chelsea's WSL Cup win over West Ham * Dale - 1) the AFC media person who managed to fit all 18 of Australia's goals against Indonesia into a three minute highlights package 2) Iranian goalkeeper Zohreh Koudaei* for an outstanding save against India, it's a shame that game was voided due to India's exclusion from the tournament
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History: Lisa Casagrande, Matildas Cap 79Lisa Casagrande was 14 years old when she debuted for the Matildas against Japan. The midfielder earned 64 caps, played in two World Cups (1995 & 1999) and at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, before retiring at the age of 22.
Casagrande also attended the famous University of Portland from 1999 to 2001. She was inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame in 2015.
Hot TopicsNews* FIFA match officials announced for 2022 * FIFA Best Awards
Matildas* Asian Cup this week * Final squad announced with Holly McNamara and Cortnee Vine included
Dub - Round 7 results* Signings: Perth sign Leena Khamis on a short-term contract * Season 14 squad page * Do Sydney FC, Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory have greater spending power, and will this trio of clubs leave the others behind?
Around the World resultsQueens / Jokers of the Week Maj - Teresa Polias gave birth to her daughter Athena * Dale - Barcelona fans sold out their UWCL quarter final home leg at the Camp Nou in two days * Eric - 1) Rhianna Pollicina produced some magic to score the only goal in Melbourne City's win over Adelaide United 2) lifelong West Ham fan Kate Longhurst scored a stoppage time equaliser in West Ham's 1-1 draw with Tottenham, and celebrated in front of the Tottenham fans like an absolute boss * Steffen - 1) Wellington Phoenix's Alyssa Whinham for her goal (and celebration) against Brisbane 2) Canberra United's Hayley Taylor-Young for being named as the team's Player of the Match against Sydney FC, despite playing out of position as a left back * Cheryl - Joker of the Week to Michael Cain & the Melbourne Victory supporters who homophobically abused Josh Cavallo(Victory have until Tuesday 5pm to respond to the show cause notice). Queen of the Week to Lisa De Vanna* for telling Michael Cain to delete his tweet about the Jets v Glory game.
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History: Lizzy Claydon, Matildas Cap 78Hailing from Perth, Lizzy Claydon made 26 appearances for Australia (16 A internationals) and netted 6 goals. She played in the 1995 World Cup, hosted by Sweden, before hanging up her boots the following year.
Read More: Lizzy Claydon's Unique Place in Matildas' History
Hot TopicsNews* The Best FIFA Football Awards Final nominees were announced with Sam Kerr, Jenni Hermoso and Alexia Putellas
Matildas* 21 players have been confirmed as part of the squad, with four more players joining them for a pre-tournament camp in Dubai - two of those players will be added to the final squad * Australia's first game is against Indonesia on Friday 21 January * Katrina Gorry declined her callup * Aivi Luik selected after coming back from international retirement * Taylor Ray was going to be selected but she currently has COVID * The list of match officials includes Australian referees Casey Reibelt, Lara Lee and Kate Jacewicz, while Joanna Charaktis has been announced as an Assistant Referee * Could the Matildas be heading to Algarve? * Appeared in 1999 (5th), 2017 (4th) and 2018 (4th)
Dub* Shout out for Steffen's Imports article. Read it! * Discussion on games from rounds 3 and 6
Around the WorldUK* Listen in for our discussion on all the Aussies in the FAWSL
Queens / Kings of the Week Neil - what a week it's been for Cortnee Vine! Her first Matildas squad callup, a goal, an assist and an outrageous nutmeg on a defender whose identity we shall protect * Eric - Irish international Leanne Kiernan scored a six minute hat trick in Liverpool's 6-0 win over Blackburn Rovers * Maj - Wini Heatley scored her first Melbourne City goal and was also named in the Matildas squad * Steffen - Karly Roestbakken, for making the latest Matildas squad as she continues her comeback from injury * Cheryl - 1) Emma Checker, we love seeing defenders score, and 2) Tony Gustavsson* for agreeing to be interviewed and being so generous with his time
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In the lead up to the 2022 AFC Asian Cup, Cheryl chatted with Matildas Head Coach, Tony Gustavsson about Leadership and Accountability ... and a little bit about orchestras.
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Our first podcast for 2022 - "Mini New Year" in honour of Katrina "Mini" Gorry - our player of the week! There's not a lot of international football happening at the moment so it's on to the Dub we go with Eric, Maj, Steffen and Cheryl.
History: Trena Youngblutt, Matildas Cap 77Trena Youngblutt debuted in 1994, one of seven Matildas to do so. She made 13 appearances.
Hot TopicsNews* Covid again - A-Leagues providing some clarity on how they will manage
Matildas* Asian Cup is just 18 days away
Dub - Round 5* R5 Wellington Phoenix 0-5 Sydney FC * R4 Adelaide United 4-2 Perth Glory * R5 Wanderers v Canberra United POSTPONED * R5 Victory 2-4 Brisbane * R5 Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets POSTPONED * Kyra Cooney-Cross vs Sarah Carroll tackle? (Red vs Yellow) * Signings: Season 14 squad page
Canberra NPLWRegular recent Golden Boot Brittany Palombi and midfield engine Krista Hagen have re-signed for Canberra Croatia (Dec 23 and 26 announcements). Welcome news for the team given Grace Gill is making noises of not pulling on the boots in 2022.
Queens of the Week Steffen - Wellington Phoenix captain Lily Alfeld is surely the best keeper in the Dub right now. The Nix has been a breath of fresh air in the comp and have shown promise even in defeat. Alfeld impresses with her leadership and all could see in her post-match interview last week the passion she has for the team. * Eric - Mackenzie Hawkesby had the best possible homecoming on Thursday, scoring a first half hat trick in Sydney FC's 5-0 win over Wellington in Wollongong. Hawkesby went to school almost next door to WIN Stadium, at St Mary Star of the Sea College. * Cheryl - Melissa Maizels made her Melbourne Victory debut and her first A-League Women appearance since the 2017-18 season, when she was playing for Perth * Maj - Natalie Tathem* made her return from an ACL injury and set up Shea Connors' winning goal for Brisbane Roar against Melbourne Victory
Post Match Audio * Wellington Phoenix Head Coach Gemma Lewis * Wellington Phoenix Player - Chloe Knott
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History: Sacha Wainwright, Matildas Cap 76Wainwright was the fifth Matilda (out of 13) to debut in 1994. She played 81 matches for the Matildas (65 A internationals), including appearances at two World Cups (1995, 2003) and two Olympics (2000, 2004).
She was also the vice-captain of the Matildas between 2002 and 2004, and wore the armband for Canberra Eclipse in the Women’s National Soccer League.
Wainwright was inducted into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame and the Capital Football Hall of Fame in 2010. An induction into the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame followed in 2016.
Sacha now works as a General Counsel.
Hot TopicsNews* We're back talking about biennial World Cups again * Survey says majority of fans in favour * The Australian Human Rights Commission, the New Zealand Human Rights Commission along with FIFA published a Human Rights Risk Assessment for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Matildas
- Matildas Asian Cup bolters
Dub* Perth Glory fixture update - they will play six games in the month of January, starting on New Years Day
Round 4/14* Thursday: Canberra United 3-3 Brisbane Roar * Sunday: Melbourne Victory 1-5 Melbourne City * Monday: Sydney 0-0 Western Sydney Wanderers * Monday: Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Newcastle Jets * Adelaide v Perth has been moved to Saturday January 1
Queens of the WeekEric - (provisional) Holly Caspers scored her first A-League Women goal to rescue a point for Canberra against Brisbane
Cheryl - Haven't seen any games, but it has to be Hannah Wilkinson, although it was against Victory so I'm unhappy about that.
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With just a few days until Christmas, the Beyond 90 podcast team discuss the week in football. Sadly COVID is still impacting the world, and while we see football sometimes as a relief from the challenges, for the players it must be remembered that they're away from family, friends and in somewhat difficult circumstances.
History: Cheryl Salisbury, Matildas Cap 75Salisbury debuted for the Matildas in 1994 and was capped 151 times. She captained the team for seven years, scoring 38 goals (as a defender) before retiring in 2009.
Hot TopicsNews* 2021 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 * One month until the Asian Cup * Silver Lake investment in APL (33% $140m)
Dub Round 3* Results and signings: Season 14 squad page - Dylan Holmes to Adelaide, Roar sign youngsters Heidi Dennis and Isabella Shuttleworth, Victory sign Francesca Iermano as an injury replacement
Around the WorldUWCL: Group stage - Matchday 6UKConti CupFAWSLEuropeNetherlands - Eredivisie* PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison) 2-1 ADO Den Haag
NordicSweden(1) Perra Widén on Twitter: "A new agreement has been signed between the national teams for both men and women. This is the first time that a joint agreement has been negotiated. Equal compensation and also specific provisions linked to both insurance for injuries and support of parenthood.👫🎅 https://t.co/BkO5XvKScq" / Twitter
Denmark* the Championship group (comprising just 4 teams) commences 26/3/22. * the Relegation group commences the day after, with 6 teams (including AGF) all starting on zero points.
Capital Football (Canberra)* Capital Football closes a $22 referee pay gap in Canberra's NPL and NPLW.
Queens / Kings of the WeekRecommended viewing: 'We Were True Pioneers' - How Bayern Munich Changed Women's Football In Germany #WeAllRise - YouTube
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A big week in football with plenty to talk about. A couple of jokers and plenty of Queens of the Week. All the B90 podcast crew (Eric, Dale, Cheryl, Steffen and Maj) get together to spin around the world, plus a chat about Nanako Sasaki's scoop.
History: Denie Pentecost, Matildas Cap 74Footballer, midfielder, filmmaker!
Denie Pentecost debuted in 1994 and played 25 matches (14 A Internationals) for the Matildas. She competed at the 1994 OFC Women’s Championship and 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Domestically, she played club football for Sydney Olympic.
Post-football, Pentecost directed a short film titled 'Sexy Thing', which was in competition at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
Hot TopicsNews* FIFA and UN agency plan global network to tackle sexual abuse in sport * Rankings
Dub - Round 2Around the WorldUWCL: Group stage - Matchday 5AsiaWE League (Japan)UKFA WSLScottish WPL EuropeFrance - D1F (11 of 22) Italy - Serie A (11 of 22)Netherlands - Eredivisie (13 of 18)Nordic* January 29th * Norway: LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) v Denmark: Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh)
Queens of the Week
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History: Claire Nichols, Matildas Cap 73Hot Topics* Matildas * BBC Women's Footballer of the Year - Vivianne Miedema * Ballon d'or * Dub - including post-match press conference audio from Vicki Linton, Karly Roestbakken, Ante Juric, Cortnee Vine and Ash Wilson
Around the WorldUWCL - Group Stage Matchday 5AsiaWE League (Japan) (11/20)Round 11 cancelled due to omicron related issues.
Empress's Cup (Women's FA Cup) started last weekend and the 2nd round through the semifinals will take place through Jan. 5, with the final on Feb. 27 (thank you Dan Orlowitz).
UK2020-2021 FA Cup Final Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea* (Kirby 3', Kerr 57' 77')
Continental Cup Sunderland 0-7 Aston Villa* (Emily Gielnik)
Europe* France - D1F (10/22) * Italy - Serie A (10/22) * Netherlands - Eredivisie (12/18)
Queens of the WeekNeil - 1) Katrina Gorry played her first game since becoming a mum and was a late replacement, flying all the way across to Perth on the day of the game 2) 16 year old Poppie Hooks made her A-League Women debut against Brisbane, when she was 14 she won WA U23 Player of the Year 3) Morgan Aquino returned to Perth Glory and had a fine game
Maj - 1) Anna Margraf scored her first A-League Women goal 2) Phoenix coach Gemma Lewis led her team to a somewhat unexpected point against the Wanderers
Dale - 1) Ellen White is now England's record goalscorer 2) Alex Epakis, for earning his first Perth Glory win and wearing white pants on a grass surface
Eric - 1) Holly Caspers made her A-League Women debut for Canberra, two years after suffering an ACL injury at the World Uni Games 2) Sydney FC's Cortnee Vine made a triumphant return from injury on Saturday, scoring once and recording two assists against Newcastle 3) Denise O'Sullivan scored a hat trick in the Republic of Ireland's 11-0 win over Georgia
Cheryl - 1) Sam Kerr for her FA Cup Final exploits 2) Kayla Morrison, get well soon 3) new Victory signing Lynn Williams
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Well, that wasn't exactly the result many of us were hoping for, but at the very least we broke a record. Eric saw it all from the media box, Steffen enjoyed a drive from Canberra, Maj watched it with a burger at the pub and Cheryl did a 24-hour trip to Sydney.
History: Jackie Hadden, Matildas Cap 72Following a three year period without any Matildas debutants, Jackie Hadden made her debut in 1994 against Russia. Jackie played for Blacktown in her pathway to representative football and won the Dana Cup in 1993 (U19).
Jackie played twice for the Matildas (1 A international) and went on to the USA, playing college football for Central Connecticut State University.
Hot Topics* Matildas 0-3 USA * Dub (ALW) four sleeps until it starts * (Public) Voting is open for The Best FIFA awards
Around the WorldInternational Matches* (13) Japan 0-2 (16) Iceland * (18) South Korea 2-1 (23) New Zealand * (28) Mexico 2-1 (6) Canada
Coming Up
- (4) Netherlands v (13) Japan
- (11) Australia v (1) USA
- (18) South Korea v (23) NZ
- (28) Mexico v (6) Canada
Queens of the WeekMaj - Tameka Yallop, she was the captain in her 100th game for the Matildas
Eric - Blacktown's own Jessika Nash, the woman who captained Australia at the age of 13 in Kyrgyzstan made her senior Matildas debut on Saturday, hopefully it's the first of many!
Cheryl - The Fans - all 36,109 of you for turning up and supporting the Matildas. Plus a big shoutout to Matildas Active Support ... we could hear you everywhere!
Steffen - Ash Sykes, she's returned to Canberra United and is back to terrorise A-League Women defences
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Molly makes a triumphant return, with Dale, Steffen and Cheryl on board to talk about all things football this week with special guest Catherine Zimmerman.
Guest - Melbourne Victory's Catherine ZimmermanHistory Cap 71 – Tracey JenkinsHot TopicsMatildas & more newsAround the WorldUWCL - Matchday 4AsiaWE League (Japan) - Matchweek 10UKFAWSL - Matchweek 8/22Scottish WPL (10/27)EuropeFrance - D1F (9/22)Italy - Serie A (10/22)Netherlands - Eredivisie (11/18)Nordic* Denmark Round (14/14)
USANWSL - Final* Orlando Pride (Emily van Egmond) * Washington Spirit 2-1 Chicago Red Stars
Queens of the WeekEric - Our own Bella Sewards (from Football Victoria Emerging) is training with Melbourne City!
Cheryl - Jess Fishlock from OL Reign was named as the NWSL MVP. Credit to Fishlock for lifting the professionalism of the game in Australia with Melbourne City (3 seasons, 38 matches, 3 championships). Also shoutout to Jess and Watford's Helen Ward, who were both selected for Wales' upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
Dale & Zim send shoutouts to Kelley O'Hara and Steffen has to pivot quickly to change his Queen.
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In honour of our first show on JOY, the Pod team of Eric, Dale, Cheryl, Steffen and Maj give you "Joy & Jokers". You can now listen to the podcast on JOY, Wednesday evenings 7pm AEDT.
History Cap 70 - Donna FredricksonA midfielder who played for Country United, as well as coaching and managing the Mackay women's association. Donna played two matches for Australia, both against New Zealand in 1991.
Hot Topics* Dub draw and doubleheaders (18 days until the season starts) * Also - 65 days until the AFC Women's Asian Cup kickoff in India * Attack on PSG and French international Kheira Hamraoui * FA establishes National Indigenous Advisory Group
Signings* Dub - Season 14 squad page * Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the World UWCL - Group Stage Matchday 3 * Asia - WE League (Japan) - Matchweek 9 * UK - FAWSL (7/22) * Europe * France - D1F (8/22) * Italy - Serie A (9/22) * Nordic * Norway Toppserien Round 18 (of 18) * Denmark Round 13 (of 14) * USA -* NWSL
Queens of the Week* Cheryl & Maj - Steph Catley * Dale - Ada Hegerberg scored her first & second goals for Lyon after coming back from an ACL injury. * Eric - Irish international, former Sydney University star and 2019 B90 NPL NSW Team of the Year member Julie-Ann Russell scored in Galway's 5-2 win over Peamount, Galway were 2-0 down! * Steffen - Emilie Haavi, LSK Kvinner's iconic captain, has just played her last game for the club and at 29 is looking for a new challenge. Haavi was the team's primary attacking outlet from the left wing and will be sorely missed, having played 215 games for LSK since 2013, scoring 108 goals. She has represented Norway since 2010, making her senior international debut at 18 years of age. * Joker - Angel City Football Club, for breaching NWSL transfer regulations twice and Adam Peacock
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Special guest Lachy from College Matildas joins Eric, Cheryl, Maj and Steffen to discuss the latest in football with a record number of Queens of the Week. Belatedly Cheryl wants to add a Joker of the Week to all states and territories who aren't bidding to have the Matildas play matches.
History - Cap 69Sarah Cooper (now Raymond) played 68 games for the Matildas as a defender, including captaining the team in 1996.
Originally from Scotland, Sarah relocated to the Northern Territory and then Victoria and ultimately represented Australia at the 1995 and 1999 World Cups.
Sarah now spends her time coaching in the USA.
Hot TopicsAustralia v USA announced* Two game series * Game 1 - Sydney, November 27th (in celebration of Eric's birthday) * Game 2 - Newcastle, November 30th
Signings* Dub - Season 14 squad page * Canberra sign Orlando Pride duo Ally Haran & Chelsee Washington * Wellington sign AUS/NZ dual national Brianna Edwards, plus Aussies Hannah Jones & Jordan Jasnos * Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
NCAA Tournament StartsAround the World* UWCL - Group stage Matchday 3
Asia* WE League (Japan)
UK* FA WSL * Scottish WPL
Europe* France - D1F * Italy - Serie A * Netherlands - Eredivisie
Nordic* Norway Toppserien Round 17 (of 18) * Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 22 (of 22) * Denmark Round 12 (of 14)
USA* NWSL
Queens of the Week
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Eric, Dale, Steffen and Maj take you through the week in football, plus a history lesson.
Traci Bartlett (Cap 67) and Sharon Black (Cap 68) both debuted in 1991 playing 64 and 66 matches respectfully for the Matildas.
Traci played as a defender for the Matildas notching up 64 games (51 A Internationals) and 1 goal, scored in a World Cup qualifier in 1991. In 1999 she was voted Australian Women's Player of the Year.
Playing as a midfielder, Sharon's 61 A International games delivered 20 goals. She played internationally with Fortuna Hjorring, appearing in the 2003 UEFA Women's Cup Final alongside Alison Forman.
Tracey and Sharon were both named in the FFA 1990s Team of the Decade.
Hot Topics* FIFA WWC Logo announced * Asian Cup Draw * Signings * NPLW VIC joins the professionals
Around the WorldWe go around the world and discuss the Euro 2022 draw plus results from everywhere our Aussies are playing.Queens of the Week Eric - Denise O'Sullivan scored the winner in the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 win over Finland. * Dale - Brazil's match with the Matildas was thrilling viewing, but the team's celebrations with the Brazilian fans at Western Sydney Stadium was something special to behold. * Steffen - Clare Wheeler* backed up her busy and impressive second half Matildas performance against Brazil on Tuesday with a 30-hour flight back to Denmark followed by a full game for Fortuna Hjørring, scoring her first goal for the club. * Cheryl adds a King
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International football is back in Australia and Eric got to see it live! Dale gives up a top quote discussing the possibility of a biennial World Cup, Maj shredded a hailstorm while watching the NPLW QLD final which saw the Queensland Lions defeat Capalaba and Cheryl drops the regular history lesson.
History lesson: Cap 66 is Angela Iannotta - Australia's first World Cup goal scorer (1995), with her debut in 1991 and 42 Matildas appearances. Angela played in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups and also played in Japan and Italy.
Read More: Angela Iannotta’s historic, unseen goal
Hot Topics* Game 1 Australia 3-1 Brazil * Game 2 Australia v Brazil preview * Sport Integrity Australia complaint process announced * World Cup Every Two Years
Around the WorldFIFA International WindowInteresting games
- (1) USA 0-0 (18) South Korea
- (6) Canada 5-1 (23) New Zealand
- (10) Spain 3-0 (81) Morocco
Upcoming* (22) Scotland v (2) Sweden
UK* FA Cup - Semi-Finals this weekend
Queens of the WeekMiranda - Bryleeh Henry made her Matildas debut against Brazil
Maj - 1) Lions FC forward Mariel Hecher, player of the match in the NPL QLD Grand Final and she also made the Team of the Year 2) Tameka Yallop & Marta for their facial expressions on Saturday night
Cheryl - our graphic designer Michael Alesich and his wife Stephanie welcomed their daughter Annabelle into the world this past week. We all send our love and congratulations to the newest little Matildas supporter.
Eric - 1) Vesna Milivojevic (former WSW player) made her senior international debut for Serbia on the weekend 2) Signe Bruun scored the first five goals in Denmark's 8-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina
Dale - the Polish national team, they're undefeated after three World Cup qualifiers and looking strong
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A different kind of podcast, as Cheryl goes one on one with Adelaide United and Future Matildas Goalkeeper Miranda Templeman.
Listen in as Miranda takes us through her journey playing football and discusses the challenges of moving across the country for the Future Matildas program and playing with Football NSW Institute.
Miranda also talks about her life outside of football, including taking part in AFC's Social Responsibility Program.
Plus Miranda shares her thoughts on the recent Matildas v Brazil match in which good friend Bryleeh Henry makes her debut, and what does she think about having a World Cup every two years?
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We will be documenting and doing a story on this fantastic competitor over the next 12 months…
Looking forward to everyone who doesn’t know Miranda to understand her drive, commitment and passion
Will become one of the greats! pic.twitter.com/3MvbChdtQJ
— GOLD LEAF CREATIVE (@goldleafcreativ) August 7, 2021
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Feels like the shackles of lockdown are loosening. Eric is posting about food again, Maj is able to revel in real live football (never stopped really), and Dale is reminiscing about not wearing pants? Steffen celebrates a championship win and Cheryl is happy looking at game stats from around the world.
History lessons: Cap 65 - Sharon Young was a defender for the Matildas debuting in 1991 and played 4 A international matches (6 total). Young represented Australia in both outdoor and indoor football.
Hot TopicsAsian Cup Draw - October 28th 6pm AEDTMatildas squad announced
Signings* Dub - Season 14 squad page * Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldWe run around the world discussing all the latest results.Queens of the WeekClare Polkinghorne signed a 2-year extension for Vittsjö in Sweden this week and then scored their first goal in a 3-1 win over Hammarby. (And Canberra Olympic continued their signing spree this week, with B90 Capital Football 2021 goalkeeper of the season Janet King announced).
Alanna Kennedy is set to receive her 100th cap against Brazil.
New WSW signing Ashlie Crofts, she's joining her hometown team and her NPL club (Blacktown Spartans) are literally next door to WSW HQ 2) Republic of Ireland U17 international Joy Ralph, who scored a 91st minute winner in last week's European Championship qualifier against Norway
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Maj returns and gives a rundown of NPLW QLD, Steffen shares the latest Nordic updates, Dale loves DAZN and Cheryl is not sure about banning headers if it means short corners!
Hot Topics
- Lisa de Vanna's allegations
- For an informed opinion of the situation, we recommend the following Tracey Holmes's The Ticket and this article from Moya Dodd
- In no way do we intend to diminish the allegations, but to acknowledge that there are a number of elements to address.
- Sam Kerr nominated for the Ballon d'Or
- A-Leagues referees announced
- Banning headers?
- Signings
- Around the World
Queens of the Week
Eric - 1) Leicester City goalkeeper Kirstie Levell - she saved a Sam Kerr header with her face! 2) Manchester United forward Leah Galton, because her thigh is still intact after that foul by Georgia Stanway 3) Aston Villa defender Maz Pacheco for all of the below nutmegs
Steffen - Winonah Heatley produced a fascinating Day In The Life video
Canberra Olympic continues to make moves for 2022 with two further signings from Belconnen United, B90 Team of the Year wingback Vanessa Ryan and the experienced Nicole Jalocha. The club have now made six major offseason signings.
Cheryl gives a shout to ex-Melbourne Victory player Jessica Wik and Angela Christian-Wilkes for her MAL and WAL A-Leagues naming convention announced on The Far Post Pod.
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It has been a big week in football, with both good and bad news. What better time to bring in a new special guest - Majella Card. Steffen shares his excellent Nordic wrap while Eric, Dale and Cheryl discuss AL Dub, lost twitter accounts, signings and more Queens of the Week than one deck of cards truly should have.
Guest - Majella Card
Matildas Active Support
Hot Topics
AL Dub - We are all the A-Leagues
NWSL is on fire
Signings
Dub - Season 14 squad page
Courtney Nevin to Melbourne Victory
Brisbane have signed the best name in Australian football, Cannon Clough, as well as Lanni McDougall
Adelaide have cast a wide net: Reona Omiya (NPL VIC), Georgia Beaumont (NPL QLD) and Natasha Brough (an Aussie playing in the Netherlands)
WSW sign NZ international Malia Steinmetz
We've just been Nevin rolled...? #MVFC pic.twitter.com/EDKf0WALRH
— Melbourne Victory Women (@mvfcwomen) October 2, 2021
Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the World
Asia
WE League (Japan)
JEF Chiba (Alex Chidiac) lost 0-3 Beleza
UK
FAWSL
Listen in for our discussion on all the Aussies in the FAWSL
Chelsea (Sam Kerr) 3-1 Brighton - Kerr scored again, three assists for Fran Kirby
Aston Villa (Emily Gielnik) 0-4 Arsenal (Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams) - Aston Villa coach Carla Ward prepared for the game by having her side play against 12 players, because that's how good Arsenal are! Full game for Catley, lively sub appearance for Foord, Gielnik and Williams didn't play
Reading 0-3 Everton - tough one for Reading, had to make two subs in the first half after injuries, Anna Anvegård held up Nicoline Sørensen's jersey after scoring, nice touch after Sørensen tore her ACL in the previous game
Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso) 0-2 West Ham (Mackenzie Arnold, Tameka Yallop) - shock win for West Ham, some key saves by Arnold, full game for Yallop, Kennedy was an unused sub and Raso wasn't on the team sheet
Leicester 0-2 Tottenham (Kyah Simon) - fairly comfortable win for Tottenham, Simon wasn't on the team sheet
Birmingham 0-2 Manchester United - goals from Leah Galton and Ella Toone, Birmingham centre back Louise Quinn played the whole game with a bandaged head
Scottish WPL
(2) Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi)
(1) Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill)
Matchday 3/27 (midweek Sep 30th)
Celtic 4-0 Motherwell
Glasgow City 3-1 Partick Thistle
Matchday 4/27 (26-27 Sep)
Celtic 2-1 Hibernian
Glasgow City 3-1 Hamilton with Aoife scoring early in the second half
Matchday 5/27 (3 Oct)
Glasgow City 9-0 Spartans - Aoife Colvill scored a brace
Celtic 6-0 Partick Thistle
Europe
France - D1F
Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) defeated Bordeaux 4-0. Amel Majri seems to have ruptured her ACL
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Montpellier (Mary Fowler) lost 1-2 to Fluery 91. Super-sub Fowler scored 90+4
Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Italy - Serie A
(12) SS Lazio (Ella Mastrantonio) lost 0-3 to (1) Sassuolo
(7) Pomigliano (Aivi Luik) defeated (5) Internazionale 2-0
Netherlands - Eredivisie - Match 5/18
(4) PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison) lost 0-1 to (7) Den Haag.
Amy was not listed on the team sheet
Nordic
Norway Toppserien Round 14 (of 18)
Toppserien Youtube
(3) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken)
0-2 NM Cup semifinal loss vs Toppserien leaders Sandviken overnight
none of the injured LSK brigade returned to the team (including our Karly)
Sandviken dominant first half, 2 header goals
LSK took the game to Sandviken in the 2nd half but were unable to translate pressure into goals.
(10) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill)
catchup R13 game vs Stabæk, a 1-0 away loss, Nikola not on the card
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 18 (of 22)
(1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant, Teagan Micah)
2-0 away loss to 2nd placed BK Häcken
Teagan started, Charli didn't see game time
Dylan Holmes for Häcken also did not see game time
closes the gap at the top to 3 points
(2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes)
see above
(5) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight)
drew 1-1 at home overnight against 10th placed Piteå IF
KK still recovering from surgery, not on the card
(6) Vittsjö (Clare Polkinghorne)
strong 3-0 home win vs (now) 7th placed Linköpings FC whom they overtook
Polks played the full 90'
(12) Växjö (Winonah Heatley)
1-0 away loss to 11 placed AIK
Wini on the card but didn't see game time
Denmark Round 8 (of 14)
(2) Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh)
4-0 away loss to ladder leaders HB Køge at the start of the second full round
debut for Alex Huynh, who started and got 37'
a rare start for Indi, played half the game
Angie played 90' but this time from wide left mid
Clare was on the bench and didn't see game time
very different setup from what we've seen in the last 6 weeks or so
(7) AGF (‘Aarhus Gymnastikforening’) (Jenna McCormick)
1-0 home loss vs Nordsjælland sees AGF drop to 7th
Jenna played 90'
big game this coming weekend vs Fortuna Hjørring!
Queens of the Week
Meg Linehan, Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim get Cheryl's vote for Queens of the week for exposing a truly dark side of football.
Maj debuts with two brilliant Queens painting Queens - Sarah Sculley and Kim Walmsley, who painted a mural at Football Queensland to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first recorded public women's football match in Australia.
Eric - 1) Arsenal's Mana Iwabuchi has had quite the week! Two weekends ago she made a defender fall over in the buildup to their fifth goal against Man City, then there was her nutmeg & goal against Tottenham in the FA Cup (see below), and then she scored last weekend against Aston Villa.
2) our former social media manager / writer Samantha Lewis
Dale selects Mackenzie Arnold, for her performance against Manchester City.
Steffen stays in Canberra for his Queens of the Week with Sally Jean Davis (Shipard) and the South Canberra Bees. Sally runs workshops introducing woodworking skills to women, children and LGBTQ+ communities. A group of Bees players participated during the year and as a result, all the club trophies (around 10 of them) were created and lovingly made by hand for the club.
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Cheryl is back and brings along a record (for her) three Queens of the Week. Dale is pleased with a better performance from Everton. Eric tells us all about the W-League conferences and latest signings, and Steffen delights with his latest Nordic wrap.
This truly is a big week in football.
Hot TopicsThat game! If Tony said it wasn't good enough, and the team said it wasn't good enough, can we say it wasn't good enough?* A new generation taking hold as we're working toward the AFC Women's Cup and FIFA WWC 2023. * Loved seeing Courtney Nevin pass to KCC in the midfield onto Mary Fowler in attack! * Players gave it everything, but that doesn't mean it came together, and it doesn't mean they will always win * Chloe Logarzo unfortunately injured her ACL during the game
Post-match Head Coach Tony Gustavsson shared his assessment of the #IRLvAUS match. #WeAreMatildas #GoMatildas
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) September 22, 2021
The W-League draw for Rounds 1-4 is out!* Teams are split into two "conferences" * Sydney FC, Wanderers, Newcastle & Wellington * Victory, City, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth
Lisa De Vanna walks away from footballMatildas games announced October 23 & 26 against Brazil (7)Signings* Dub - Season 14 squad page * Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldAsiaWE League (Japan)* JEF Chiba (Alex Chidiac) went down 0-2 against Inac Kobe Leonesa and they dropped to 10th position
UKFAWSL Everton 3-1 Birmingham (Everton's first win of the season, lovely goal from Hanna Bennison) * Manchester United 1-6 Chelsea (Sam Kerr scored twice and set up a goal, great solo goal from Pernille Harder, Man United kept giving the ball away in dangerous positions) * Tottenham 1-0 Reading (85th minute winner from Jessica Naz, Kyah Simon didn’t play) * Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa (Emily Gielnik’s first goal for Villa, sprinted past the defence and a calm finish) * West Ham 4-0 Leicester (West Ham’s first WSL home win since February 2020, Tameka Yallop scored on her debut after a move started by Mackenzie Arnold) * Arsenal 5-0 Manchester City* (Man City’s defending was what Rhali would refer to as an “opportunity for improvement”. Full games for Steph Catley and Alanna Kennedy, Caitlin Foord was a 78th minute sub, Hayley Raso didn’t play)
Scottish WPL* No matches until September 29th * Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) * Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill)
EuropeFrance - D1F* Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) 4-0 over Guingamp. Ellie played the full 90. * Montpellier (Mary Fowler) 4-1 over Reims. Mary Fowler was an unused sub. * Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Italy - Serie A* SS Lazio (Ella Mastrantonio) lost 1-6 to Fiorentina. Ella played the full 90. * Pomigliano (Aivi Luik) match was suspended
Netherlands - Eredivisie* PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison) defeated Twente 2-1. Amy was subbed on very late in the game.
NordicNorway Toppserien Round 14 (of 18) - crowds are back !* Toppserien Youtube * (3) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) * big 3rd vs 4th away game vs Vålerenga, important in context of season and with Champions League places in front of mind (top 2) * Vålerenga 2-1 LSK * Karly not on the match card * Next game (4/10) is the NM Cup semi-final vs ladder toppers Sandviken * (10) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) * 3-1 away loss against 5th placed Arna-Bjørnar * Nikola not on the match card * Klepp now bottom of ladder in the automatic relegation position * Next game is away to fellow cellar dwellars Stabæk on 2/10
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 17 (of 22) * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant, Teagan Micah) * 1-1 draw at home vs Kristianstads * Teagan started, Charli on the bench (and remained there) * Next is a 3rd round Svenska Cup away game vs tier 2 Borgeby (30/9) followed by a big game 2/10 vs 2nd placed BK Häcken (whom they hold a comfy 6 point lead over) * (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) * 1-1 away draw vs Wini Heatley's bottom-placed Växjö * Neither Dylan nor Wini made it onto the pitch despite both being on their respective team sheets * Next is a 3rd round Svenska Cup away game vs tier 2 Goteborgs (29/9) followed by the Rosengård game (see above) * (5) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) * 2-1 away loss against 8th placed Djurgårdens * Drops them from 4th to 5th * KK not on team sheet, recovering from recent surgery * Next is a 3rd round Svenska Cup away game vs tier 2 Satra SK (30/9) followed by a league game vs 10th placed Piteå (4/10) * (7) Vittsjö (Clare Polkinghorne) * Polks played 90' in a 1-1 away draw vs Piteå * Drops them from 6th to 7th * Next is a 3rd round Svenska Cup away game vs tier 2 Jitex BK (30/9) followed by a league game vs 6th placed Linköpings (2/10) * (12) Växjö (Winonah Heatley) * Next is a 3rd round Svenska Cup away game vs tier 2 IFK Kalmar (30/9) followed by a league game vs 11th placed AIK (2/10), which will give Wini's team a sense of where their improving recent performances are at.
Denmark Round 7 (of 14) - halfway point of the season* (2) Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) * Hosted ladder leaders HB Køge * 2-2 draw in a game where Angie and Clare started * Indi came on at 58', and Alex remained on the bench * Next game is a return match against the same opposition (but away) 2/10 * (6) AGF (‘Aarhus Gymnastikforening’) (Jenna McCormick) * Jenna played 90' in a 3-1 away loss to the team below them on the ladder, Nordsjælland * Next game is a return match against the same opposition (but at home) 2/10
USANWSL* Kansas City (Chloe Logarzo) - Unfortunately Chloe Logarzo suffered an ACL injury against the Republic of Ireland
Queens of the WeekEric - 1) Lucy Quinn, who had been working towards representing the Republic of Ireland for five years, finally received her Irish passport in the week before the game against the Matildas and (kind of) scored on her debut! 2) Philippines international Chandler McDaniel, who scored a late winner in their game against Hong Kong to ensure that the Philippines are headed to next year's Asian Cup 3) Fran Kirby, for setting up Sam Kerr's first goal against Manchester United and celebrating more than I've ever seen anyone celebrate an assist.
Steffen - Belconnen United captain and talisman Michaela Thornton is ending an era for herself at Belconnen United and has been signed by Canberra Olympic in 2022. This could be a competition shaker, and as our own Nick Amies said, is a real statement of intent by Canberra Olympic.
Dale - Icelandic side Breiðablik & Ukrainian side Zhytlobud-1 Kharkiv. They've been drawn in the same UEFA Champions League group and the away trip when these two sides play is as long as flying from Sydney to Perth.
Cheryl delivers three Queens of the Week - Mary Fowler, Bev Priestman and Kerry Harris for the Women in Football Leadership Conference hosted by Women Onside.
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Oh my goodness, with Cheryl unavailable for this pod, Eric takes the reins and the show goes for practically the full 90. With no Nordic football Steffen dives into a massive review of the NPLW season from ACT football, Rhali shares her thoughts on the hot topics of the week and Dale has thoughts on all the things.
Hot TopicsOptus secures the rights for UEFA WWC qualifiers* Matches from Friday 17/9 morning
A new annual women's tournament announced* England, Germany, Spain + 1
Matildas Squad v Republic of IrelandSignings* Dub - Season 14 squad page * Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldUWCL - Group Stage - Nothing until October* Arsenal (Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams) * Chelsea (Sam Kerr) * Häcken (Dylan Holmes) * Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) * Servette (Tessa Tamplin)
AsiaWE League (Japan)* Round 2 JEF Chiba (Alex Chidiac) notched a 1-1 draw with Saitama
NPLWACT 2021 Season SummaryToo much ACT season goodness to recap here but look out for the ACT Season 2021 Season Review article coming out this week!
Here's a little teaser....
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Queens of the WeekCheryl - Christine Nairn recently announced her retirement.
In honour of @victorywleague legend @NairnChristine announcing her retirement, enjoy this 'Frankie & the Americans' snippet with Christine, @ellireed and @laurenkb31 as they got excited about a hot xmas.#WLeague Season 5 pic.twitter.com/0pZDRNycok
— Cheryl Downes (she/her) (@ChicasFootball) September 16, 2021
Eric - Tahnai Annis and Camille Wilson. The Philippines were trailing 1-0 in the dying minutes of their Asian Cup qualifier against Nepal, before Annis scored in the 90th minute and Wilson scored in the second minute of injury time, sealing a 2-1 victory.
Steffen - fun-loving Tillies - a timely reminder that even at the national team level it's important to have fun. It's the Australian way so kudos to the coaching team for recognising this.
(Back row, Charli and Karly)
(Rock paper scissors)
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Cheryl gives a big shoutout to the upcoming Women in Football Leadership conference. Eric gives a rundown on the Nix and the latest signings here and abroad. Steffen drives us towards the end of the Nordic season (or Iceland at the very least).
GuestKerry Harris joins to discuss Women Onside's upcoming Women in Football Leadership conference (September 23rd)
📣MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
We are delighted to announce that our final keynote speaker is……
🥁🥁🥁@bev_priestman -Head Coach of Canada Women’s National Team & current Olympic Champions!
Register today to secure your spot at this amazing event! pic.twitter.com/bZq4GdQfw5
— Women Onside (@WomenOnside) September 9, 2021
Register here
Hot TopicsWe won an award - Women in Football Oz inaugural Media AwardWellington Phoenix next inline plus more games* No byes plus an extra round means 57 games expands to 74! * At least 7 players must be Australian * Partnership between the Nix and NZ Football
Annalie Longo signs as NZ Football's Women's Development Manager
She’s got 125 #FootballFerns caps and played in eight FIFA tournaments, and now @annalielongo is joining New Zealand Football as the new Women’s Development Manager.
— New Zealand Football (@NZ_Football) September 9, 2021
PFA announce latest CBA* Read Sam Lewis' piece
Signings* Dub - Season 14 squad page * Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad
Around the WorldUWCL - Round 2Seven Aussies remain
- Winners
- Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) defeated Levante 2-1 (agg 4-2)
- BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes 🟨) progress with a 3-2 win (agg 6-3) over Vålerenga
- Arsenal (Steph Catley, Lydia Williams) 4-0 win over Slavia Praha sees them progress comfortably (agg 7-0). Caitlin Foord is currently injured.
- Servette FCCF (Tessa Tamplin) defeated Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill) 2-1 (agg 3-2).
16 teams remain including Chelsea (Sam Kerr) with the group draw scheduled Monday. You can watch all the games on DAZN Youtube.
- Losers
- Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill) lost 1-2 to Servette FCCF (Tessa Tamplin). An aggregate of 2-3 sees the end Aoife's run.
- FC Rosengård (Charlotte Grant, Teagan Micah) claimed a 3-3 draw against Hoffenheim but it wasn't enough (agg 6-3)
- Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso) bow out after a 0-1 loss against Real Madrid (agg 1-2)
AsiaWE League (Japan)* Round 1 kicked off September 12th but we won't see JEF Chiba and Alex Chidiac until Round 2
UKFAWSL* Listen in for our discussion on all the Aussies in the FAWSL * Arsenal (Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams) * Aston Villa (Emily Gielnik) * Chelsea (Sam Kerr) * Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso) * Tottenham Hotspur (Kyah Simon) * West Ham United (Mackenzie Arnold, Tameka Yallop)
Scottish WPL* Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) 2-2 Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill)
EuropeFrance - D1F* Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) 6-0 Dijon * Montpellier (Mary Fowler) lost 1-2 Guingamp * Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Italy - Serie A* SS Lazio (Ella Mastrantonio) lost 1-8 Milan * Pomigliano (Aivi Luik) lost 1-2 Roma
Netherlands - Eredivisie* PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison) drew 3-3 Excelsior Barendrecht
NordicAn international break will pause proceedings for the next fortnight, but all Nordic nations enjoyed action on the weekend.
Norway Toppserien Round 13 (of 18)* Toppserien Youtube channel * (3) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) * (9) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) * No Toppserien action but both teams played each either at LSK Hall in the quarterfinals of the NM Cup, with the home side looking good in a 3-0 victory. * Some chance of seeing both Aussies in action after the break.
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 16 (of 22) * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant, Teagan Micah) * 1-2 away win vs Hammarby * Teagan played 90' but had a role in Hammarby's extra time goal in attempting to clear the ball * Charli on the card for Rosengard but saw no game time * KK not listed and provided an update this week that she is dealing with chronic pain and in for surgery this week * (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) * 2-0 home win vs KIF Örebro DFF * Dylan an unused sub * 10 points clear of 3rd placed Eskilstuna United but 6 short of Rosengard * (4) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) * see above * (7) Vittsjö (Clare Polkinghorne) * Polks played 90' as Vittsjö drew 2-2 away to Djurgården * (12) Växjö (Winonah Heatley) * 2-1 away loss to 3rd placed Eskilstuna United * Wini on the bench, no game time * bottom of the ladder, last 3 games narrow 1 goal losses
Denmark Round 6 (of 14)* (2) Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) * strong 0-3 away win vs top 4 side Brøndby * Angie and Clare started * as is customary, Indi came on for the final half-hour * Alex unused sub * Angie named in the league team of the month for August * Angie also spoke to her club media about her Tillies callup: elated, but also reflective of her determination and hard work that began back last Dub season * (5) AGF (‘Aarhus Gymnastikforening’) (Jenna McCormick) * 0-1 away win against bottom side Aalborg, Jenna played 90'
Iceland Round 18 (of 18) - the season is over!* (5) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) * Emma played 90' in a 5-0 loss away to champs Valur Reykjavik. She can be proud of her season, taking the helm as captain and navigating them through a rough patch after the team enjoyed an excellent start to the season. Selfoss finished 5th
1.dield (First division)* (1) KR Reykjavik (Aideen Keane) * Aideen scored the final goal of the KR season as they won 0-3 away vs Grotta. KR are champions and are promoted. A short but very sweet season for Aideen, scoring in every game she played, and the club can't have asked for anything more from her.
USANWSL* Kansas City (Chloe Logarzo) no game until September 26th
Queens of the WeekEric:
- Kim Little received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hertfordshire for her contribution to sport and football, so from this day forward she shall be referred to as Dr. Kim Little.
- Abbie Brown from English fourth division side Leeds United - two weekends ago she scored an 87th minute winner to seal her team's third consecutive win and take them to the top of the Women's National League Division One North.
Steffen:
- Heather Garriock (also recently appointed to the Football Australia board as noted in last week's episode - (snippets from Canberra Times article, behind paywall) Seven female taekwondo athletes have arrived safely in Australia as refugees after a week-long operation to extract them from Afghanistan, championed by Heather Garriock.
Garriock, the head of Australian Taekwondo, received a call from Afghan native and Melbourne-based international referee Ali Rahimi late last month.
She immediately phoned ex-Socceroo and human rights campaigner Craig Foster, who offered advice on how to best rescue the group. Garriock then contacted the president of World Taekwondo Oceania who is also an immigration lawyer. As requisite paperwork was drawn up, a logistical operation to evacuate the group from Afghanistan was put together, but flying out of Kabul wasn't an option after the Taliban regained control of the country.
"Plan B was can we get them across the Pakistan border which is extremely dangerous with women since the Taliban has taken over," Garriock said. "Long story short basically, the girls went through hell.
"They said it was horrific, there were gunshots, the border closed at one stage because fights broke out. For those women to cross the Pakistan border is such a feat within itself, it's just really unheard of.
"There was a moment there where we knew they were travelling, and for two and a half hours they were offline. It was so scary because straight away you're thinking the worst."
After crossing the border, the women had to travel a further 20 hours to Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city.
They stayed there for a few days before catching a flight to Dubai, and eventually to Darwin.
"They're now refugees in Australia, and they'll remain refugees for the next four years, then they can become permanent residents," Garriock said.
"There's one that we're still waiting. She lived in a different part of Afghanistan and it was too dangerous for her to travel with the girls so we're in the midst of trying to get her to Australia.
Cheryl:
- Sam Kerr for a brace and an early 100th celebration (touch wood)
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While we were discussing haircuts off-air, or the lack of, once that 'live' button is pressed we're back on track discussing the hottest topics in women's football this week.
Rhali is happy the Matildas will be back in action soon. Eric and Dale have plenty of recommendations to fill new W-League teams, Cheryl is all about seeing more women coaches amongst the new teams and Steffen is giddy to hear one Aussie is back in centre-back.
Hot Topics(11) The Matildas are set play (33) Republic of Ireland* Wednesday September 22nd * Everyone loves a 4am game
W-League Expansion Three teams will join the league "ahead of*" the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023: * Wellington Phoenix * Western United FC * And the return of the Central Coast Mariners (2008-2009) - previous players include Kyah Simon, Michelle Heyman, Teresa Polias, Ellyse Perry
Jitka Klimková announced as the new Football Ferns head coach Signings* Emily Gielnik to Aston Villa * A plethora of Dub signings all condensed on our Season 14 squad page * Tanya Oxtoby signed as an assistant coach with Chelsea
Around the WorldUWCL - Round 2Champions Path1st leg:
- Vålerenga 1-3 BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes)
2nd leg
- BK Häcken vs Vålerenga
- Date: Thursday, September 9
- Kick-off: 3:00 am AEST
League Path1st leg:
- Levante UD 1-2 Lyon (OFF ‘78 Ellie Carpenter)
2nd leg:
- Lyon vs Levante UD
- Date: Thursday, September 9
- Kick-off: 2:00 am AEST
1st leg:
- Arsenal (Steph Catley, OFF ‘62 Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams unused) 3-0 SK Slavia Praha
2nd leg:
- SK Slavia Praha vs Arsenal
- Date: Friday, September 10
- Kick-off: 2:30 am AEST
1st leg:
- Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy not listed, Hayley Raso ON ‘60)
2nd leg:
- Manchester City vs Real Madrid
- Date: Thursday, September 9
- Kick-off: 4:00 am AEST
1st leg:
- FC Rosengård (Charlotte Grant N/U, Teagan Micah) 0-3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2nd leg:
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Rosengård
- Date: Thursday, September 9
- Kick-off: 3:00 am AEST
AsiaWE League (Japan)* Round 1 kicks off September 12th but we won't see JEF Chiba and Alex Chidiac until Round 2
UKFAWSL* Listen in for our discussion on all the Aussies in the FAWSL * Arsenal (Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams) * Aston Villa (Emily Gielnik) * Chelsea (Sam Kerr) * Manchester City (Alanna Kennedy, Hayley Raso) * Tottenham Hotspur (Kyah Simon) * West Ham United (Mackenzie Arnold, Tameka Yallop)
Scottish WPL* No sightings of the Aussies in the Scottish WPL but stay tuned as we keep an eye out for the Aussies: * Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) * Glasgow City (Aoife Colvill)
EuropeFrance - D1F* Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) blew away Saint-Étienne 6-0 * Montpellier (Mary Fowler) suffered a 0-1 loss against PSG * Read B90s coverage of the D1F
Italy - Serie A* SS Lazio (Ella Mastrantonio) lost 0-1 to Internazionale * Pomigliano (Aivi Luik) drew 2-2 with Empoli Ladies
Netherlands - Eredivisie* PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison) no match this weekend
NordicNorway Toppserien Round 13 (of 18)* (3) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) * Karly was in full training from this week * Toppserien: 4/9 vs Kolbotn at home, 5-2 win * Some fine goals by both teams, a feast for the eyes - Youtube * (9) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) * Away game on the weekend to Stabæk postponed due to Covid * NM Cup: 9/9 vs tier 2 side Amazon Grimstad (home) * No football in Norway till 27/9 after this NM Cup game
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 15 (of 22) * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant, Teagan Micah) * 3-0 home win vs AIK * Both Charli and Teagan started, Charli played 67’ * 12/9 away to Hammarby (after UWCL return leg) * (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) * Won 0-1 away to Piteå IF * Dylan played the last 7’ * 13/9 away to KIF Örebro DFF (after UWCL return leg) * (4) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) * KK again wasn’t on the card for their 1-2 away win vs 5th placed Kristianstads * Next game is at home 12/9 vs Rosengård * (6) Vittsjö (Clare Polkinghorne) * Emily Gielnik announced as a transfer out to Aston Villa in the week before the game * 1-0 home win over 3rd placed Eskilstuna United, takes them back up to 6th * Polks’ first game since the Olympics, played 90’ * Next game is against Djurgårdens IF away 11/9 * (12) Växjö (Winonah Heatley) * Lost 0-1 at home to KIF Örebro DFF * After several full games, Winonah was on the bench for this one and didn’t come onto the field * Next up Eskilstuna United 12/9 away
Denmark Round 5 (of 14)* (2) Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) * 0-0 away to KoldingQ * Angie and Clare started and played the full game * Indi came on the last half hour, Alex remained on the bench * Still undefeated but drop to second place * 11/9 away to Brøndby IF * (5) AGF (‘Aarhus Gymnastikforening’) (Jenna McCormick) * 0-2 home loss to the undefeated HB Køge, Jenna played a full game * Next game 11/9 away against bottom side AaB
Iceland Round 17 (of 18)* (4) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) * Surprise 1-3 home loss vs bottom side Tindastoll in their final home game * Emma captained the side again and played 90 minutes * Final game is away to ladder leaders Valur Reykjavik * Selfoss stay 4th but only by a margin of 1 point over Stjarnan, who play Tindastoll (now 2nd from bottom) * 1.dield (First division) (1) KR Reykjavik * Aideen Keane was absent from this week’s game due to last week’s red card * won 2-0 in KR’s final home game vs Haukar FC, guaranteeing KR's place in the top Icelandic league (the Urvalsdeild) in 2022
USANWSL* Kansas City (Chloe Logarzo) with a somewhat surprising 0-0 draw with NC Courage
Queens of the WeekCheryl gives a shoutout to the dads out there supporting the players, Eric flips to the west coast, and the FAWSL, proudly supported by Steffen, while Rhali floors Cheryl with some retirement news.
Neil throws a proxy vote and Dale plays a joker.
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Neil Bennett makes his pod debut, with a long-awaited update on NPLW WA. Eric picks his Women's Super League ShePlays squad based on Leprechauns. Cheryl runs through the latest signings with Dale busy predicting Canberra United squad announcements, which leaves Steffen with a massive Nordic wrap.
Around the WorldAsiaWE League (Japan)* Round 1 kicks off September 12th but we won't see JEF Chiba and Alex Chidiac until Round 2
EuropeFrance* Ellie Carpenter kicked off the D1F season with a 3-0 win with Lyon over Stade Reims * Montpellier was back in action, but Mary Fowler wasn't listed on the team sheet.
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NordicNorway Toppserien Round 12 (of 18)* (9) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) * NM Cup: 26/8 vs tier 2 side Amazon Grimstad (home) - postponed to 9/9 * Toppserien: 28/8 vs Lyn Lightning at home, 1-1, Nikola not on match card * Away to Stabæk 4/9 * (3) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) * Karly out of quarantine, but no reports yet as to training status * Cup: 26/8 vs Grand Bodø, massive 2-9 away win * Toppserien: 4/9 vs Kolbotn at home * Top 4 teams have a massive jump on the rest of the league
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 14 (of 22) * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant, Teagan Micah) * 0-4 away win vs Vittsjö * Both Charli (Rosengard) and Emily Gielnik (Vittsjö) made 2nd half appearances. Polks not on card. * Teagan remained on the bench, and while Canadian Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Labbe’ has moved on (to PSG), Teagan has stiff competition in the form of Angel Mukasa who, now 19 years of age, has emerged from their U17’s * 1/9 UWCL home game against Hoffenheim * 4/9 home game against AIK * (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) * Won 5-1 at home against Hammarby * Dylan played the last 20’, Elise Kellond Knight not on card for Hammarby * 2/9 UWCL away game against Norwegian champs Vålerenga * 4/9 away to Piteå IF * (4) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) * Next game is away to Kristianstads 5/9 * (7) Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik, Clare Polkinghorne) * Next game is home to Eskilstuna United 4/9 * (12) Växjö (Winonah Heatley) * Lost 0-1 away to Djurgardens * Wini played the full 90’ * Next up KIF Örebro DFF 4/9
Denmark Round 4 (of 14)* (1) Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) * Were 4-0 up against Thy-ThistedQ away inside half an hour, finished up 4-2 * Angie and Clare started and played the full game, and Angie scored the second * Indi came on the last half hour * First time all 4 Aussies have been on the card * 5/9 away to KoldingQ * (5) AGF (‘Aarhus Gymnastikforening’) (Jenna McCormick) * Jenna started her first game for AGF and the result was a good one, 2-2 away to 3rd placed Brondby, but with a 0-2 lead at halftime will be disappointed they didn’t come away with all 3 points. The result lifts them to 5th. * Touch on Jenna’s heartfelt message when she joined the club: Jenna McCormick
☺️ @AGFFodbold pic.twitter.com/dd662UyiSv
— Jenna McCormick (@jen_mccormick) August 22, 2021
- Next game 4/9 against 2nd placed HB Køge
Iceland Round 15 (of 18)* (4) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) Another win for Emma as captain, 6-2 at home vs IBV * Best win of the season * Their R16 game was played earlier in the season so next game is their 2nd last, 5/9 vs Tindastoll at home
1.dield (First division) (1) KR Reykjavik* Aideen Keane was once again in absolutely everything for KR’s 0-3 away win against Afturelding, and they jump to the top of the ladder! * Next game vs Haukar at home, 5/9
USANWSL* Kansas City (Chloe Logarzo) suffered a 3-0 loss to Chicago Red Stars. Chloe was subbed on in the 59th minute
NPLW Roundup1. WA 2. Neil covers the race to the finals and don't forget you can watch NPL.tv 3. SA * Ben Gilby will rejoin the podcast to provide an SA NPLW wrap 1. TAS * Molly Appleton will join the podcast in the coming weeks to give us a Tasmanian football wrap
Queens of the WeekES - Bianca Galic, Chelsea Blissett, Sheridan Gallagher and Kirsty Fenton
Just some of the podsters picks with Amandine Henry and Aideen Keane
🇦🇺 AUSSIE IN ICELAND 🇮🇸
Finally in Iceland, Aideen Keane did it all in @KRreykjavik's 0-3 away win over Afturelding, assisting, scoring, winning a penalty, and receiving two yellows and a red ! pic.twitter.com/0YxXm7ixSz
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Lachy France makes a pod return to discuss the latest FIFA rankings. Ben Gilby debuts with an FA WSL preview, with Dale on backing vocals.
Plus, we've got news on the latest player signings around the world as well as here in the W-League.
Don't forget our Queens of the Week and a couple of jokers.
COVID is the unwanted gift that just keeps on giving. Shoutout to anyone and everyone in lockdown and/or affected by this beast.
In this podcast, Eric, Steffen, Rhali and Cheryl talk about the Hot Topics of the week, including a potential Matildas documentary. Plus NPLW wraps for NSW, ACT and VIC.
Steffen gives us his regular Nordic wrap as we're scrambling to watch football around the world, particularly given we can't watch it here.
Hot Topics* Post-Olympic press conference with James Johnson & Tony Gustavsson * Defence is on the table for our discussion as well as does anyone have a 6?
Around the WorldNordicNorway Toppserien Round 11 (of 18)* LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) played Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) at LSK Hall, with LSK grabbing a 2-0 home win which sees them climb to 3rd after Sandviken beat Rosenborg 2-0 at home, and Vålerenga drew 1-1 away at Avaldsnes * Karly flew out at the end of the week to Norway after working on her rehab here in Australia * Both teams also had midweek cup wins, LSK 0-9 vs tier 2 Kongsvinger, and Klepp 0-3 vs tier 2 Viking FK
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 13 (of 22)* Mid-season break; no games until this coming week * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant, Teagan Micah) * (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) * (3) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) * (7) Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik, Clare Polkinghorne)
Denmark Round 2 (of 14) * (2) Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) * R2 at home vs Nordsjælland, 2-0 win * First start for Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard also started * Indi Riley came on in the 64th minute (and copped a cheese slice) * Alex Huynh not listed on the team sheet
Iceland Round 15 (of 18)* (5) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) play Aug 19 vs 8th placed Fylkir. * (3) KR Reykjavik (1.deild/1st division) - Aideen Keane play Aug 20 vs 4th placed HK/Vikingur
NPLW Roundup1. NSW - the season was officially cancelled last week :( , so we have reviewed the teams, in order of their league position at the time of lockdown.
Sydney Olympic (1st, 26 pts): Impressively, they managed to stay at the top despite not having Teresa Polias for a month. Teigan Collister was their top scorer with 7 goals. Mackenzie Hawkesby bagged 6 goals from midfield and was brilliant, she carried her Sydney FC form into the NPL NSW season.
Northern Tigers (2nd, 23 pts): Jet-heeled forward Lauren Allan scored 7 goals in 12 games, exactly the same record as in 2020. Winonah Heatley really caught the eye in central defence and earned a move to Sweden. Aideen Keane also earned a Nordic move after some strong displays on the wing and is now in Iceland. We like College Matildas content, so we have to mention Greta Kraszula (defender), Brianna Edwards (goalkeeper) and Siobhan Edwards (forward), who are now in the USA.
Macarthur Rams (3rd, 23 pts): There’s been a revival at Lynwood Park after the appointment of Stephen Peters as head coach in the offseason. Leena Khamis led the way with ... 7 goals (we sense a theme developing). At B90, we love Canberra United, so it was great to see Lauren Keir, Hayley-Taylor Young and Rachael Goldstein receive plenty of game time.
APIA Leichhardt (4th, 22 pts): Head coach Spencer Prior threw a formation change at them during the season (from 4-3-3 to 3-4-3), and they handled it well. The multi-talented Georgia Yeoman-Dale lined up on the right side of a back three and was excellent as always. 16 year old Claudia Cicco played in every game as a right back / right wing-back, definitely a player with a lot of potential and she even has her own chant! Sophie Hoban was another player who took her opportunities, going from the Reserves to starting for the 1st Grade side as a centre forward. Of course, we can’t talk about APIA without mentioning one of Steffen’s favourite players, Grace Maher (#AmazingGrace) - she showed her usual technique and game smarts, and grabbed a few goals as well.
Sydney University (5th, 20 pts): In the spirit of sucking up to parents, Emma Ilijoski did well as Uni’s left-back … hi Kathryn :). First-time head coach (and Leeds United fan) Em Husband did a good job keeping them competitive despite the loss of a number of key players. Kaitlyn Torpey was their top scorer with … 7 goals (lol).
Illawarra Stingrays (6th, 20 pts): The team sometimes known as “pink WSW” were in the mix, as is usually the case. Michelle Carney was the league’s top scorer with nine goals, or as I said during one of my calls, “Michelle Carney does Michelle Carney things”. Our Molly Appleton loves Talitha Kramer, and it was great to see her back in pink, scoring 5 times and generally causing havoc as a left-winger. We love a link back to the NPL Capital Football competition, so shoutout to former Belconnen United star Bronte Pyke for some good performances with the Stingrays.
Football NSW Institute (7th, 19 pts): With Darcey Malone pulling the strings in midfield, Institute were usually a difficult opponent and were what you’d expect from an NTC program. Charlie Rule scored six times and continues to be one of the brightest young talents in the competition. Holly McNamara also impressed (5 goals) and I’m hoping that we see her in the W-League next season.
Blacktown Spartans (8th, 18 pts): Plenty of players from the Future Matildas signed up for the Spartans in 2021 and this resulted in some impressive performances. It’s a shame we won’t get to see what this squad could have achieved with more time together. Rosie Galea was a real standout, whether playing in central midfield or on the wing, and showed why she was named the captain despite still being only 20 years old. Also some good news for Victory fans, Maja Markovski found some great form and was their top scorer with … 7 goals.
Manly United (9th, 16 pts): It was always going to be hard for Tom Hopley to follow legendary coach Chris Williams, who left Manly after their win in the 2020 Grand Final. There were plenty of positive signs nonetheless, Tara Andrews and Remy Siemsen continued to bang in the goals (six for both of them). I don’t think they played badly by any means, I think Manly have stayed at the same level while other teams have improved.
North West Sydney Koalas (10th, 10 pts): A win over Sydney Olympic showed their potential, so they must be hoping next year that they can find that form on a consistent basis. Alisha Bass was good in the centre of their defence, showing her versatility after being a central midfielder last year. This pod is timely because Sophie Harding (a.k.a. the NPL NSW version of the Road Runner) and Claire Coelho have just re-signed with Newcastle Jets.
Bankstown City (11th, 7 pts): Most importantly, they broke a 714 day winless streak by defeating Illawarra Stingrays 1-0 in Round 9. If they can keep this group of players together and make a few key additions, they’ll move up the table next year. Olivia Price and Liana Danaskos were solid in central midfield all season.
Emerging Jets (12th, 0 pts): With the Jets, you have to remember that player development is the goal, so I wouldn’t read too much into them being at the bottom of the ladder. Mona Walker (midfield), Milan Hammond (forward) and Chloe Walandouw (defence) were a few of the players that impressed me when I saw them play. Hopefully, some of these players earn W-League contracts, it helps that Ash Wilson coaches this side as well as being the Jets W-League coach.
- ACT - Round 18
- No games, the ACT is in lockdown :(
- VIC
- NPLW
- Suspended until at least 11:59pm Thursday 19/8
- Last round played 17 of 21 (August 1st) - Highlights
- Catchups for 8,9,10,18
- Nike FC Cup - Quarter Finals
- Final 4
- Calder United - 3 time winners
- Catherine Zimmerman, Harriet Withers, Julia Sardo
- FC Bulleen Lions - 1 time winners
- Caitlin Friend, Alex Natoli, Rebekah Stott, Tiff Eliadis, Gabby Garton (GK), Tyla Vlajnic, Kayla Morrison,
- Box Hill United - 1 time winners
- Beth Mason Jones (GK),
- South Melbourne FC - Melina Ayres, Melissa Barbieri, Sofia Sakalis, Naomi Chinnama, Nat Martineau)
Queen of the WeekEric loves a precision left-footed cross. Angie Beard delivered a beauty from out wide for Fortuna Hjorring’s second goal in their 2-0 win over FC Nordsjelland. Shoutout to FNX Sports for posting a clip of this goal on their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
@HeyAngieBeard delivering world class service to Fortuna Hjørring’s forward line, picking up a 2-0 win against FC Nordsjaelland. What a great start to the season for the girls in green! pic.twitter.com/vNdoAoElqJ
— FNX Network Sports (@FNXsports) August 16, 2021
DR - Tori Huster - scored a GOTY contender for Washington in its 2-2 draw at Houston. Picked the ball up 70m from goal on the counter and went the length of the field to score. Reminiscent of de Vanna vs City last season.
150 games, 1 stunning goal 😎#HOUvWAS | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/QiGjbun3qP
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 14, 2021
Rhali gives props to Teresa Polias and Steffen picks Nicole Begg again as Nicole and Mick welcomed baby Jim Begg into the world in the last week.
In her own exclusive words - hear from our legend @midfielderT on why she's putting football on hold and when she might be back.
📹 Watch the video now....#SydneyIsSkyBlue
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) August 5, 2021
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The podcast crew had a couple of weeks off during the Olympics while Cheryl moved house, but don't worry (no one was) ... because we're back live, unscripted (no show notes) and jealous.
In this episode, Dale and Cheryl talk about the highs and lows of the Olympic women's football tournament plus, a much more organised Steffen delivers his Nordic wrap.
Queens of the WeekThe amazing Christine Sinclair gets a gong from Dale.
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Cheryl gets a freebie and votes for Ann Odong and Steffen gives the crown to Nicole Begg.
6⃣6⃣ days
2⃣7⃣ players
2⃣1⃣ on the ground staff
9⃣ cities
8⃣ flights
3⃣ countries
1⃣ unforgettable adventure
An incredible effort from the players and staff. It's the start of something special and can't wait to see it all unfold. pic.twitter.com/ssrZ2mVzQe
— Ann Odong (@AnnOdong) August 6, 2021
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Are you a monarchist? What if Julie Dolan was named Queen of the Week? Or Rebekah Stott for that matter? Listen in as guest co-host Fatima Flores, Nordic Steffen and lockdown 5.0 Cheryl jump into another week of football banter.
Guest: Julie Dolan AMWe're not sure it gets any better than this as we talk to our mate Julie about the Olympics and 2023.
Julie Dolan was the first-ever captain (Cap 1) of the Australian Women's National Team, with 34 appearances for the Matildas including eighteen international matches between 1978-1988.
Dolan is recognised as football royalty and has a plethora of awards and acknowledgements including Captain of FFA's 1979-89 Team of the Decade (2013).
In 1988, the Julie Dolan Medal was announced by the Australian Women's Soccer Association to recognise the best player in the league.
In 1999 Julie Dolan was inducted into Football Federation Australia's Hall of Fame. Dolan is also the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Australian Sports Medal and is an OAM (2018).
Hot TopicsTokyo Olympics are here (fingers crossed)Matildas v Japan resultFAWSL fixtures released 23/7Around the WorldNordicNorway Toppserien Round 9* (9) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) played Kolbotn away on the weekend, with a second successive 3-0 loss. Nikola was not on the match card, having strained a hammy last week. * (4) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) drew 1-1 at home against champs Vålerenga, who lost influential captain Sherida Spitse to Dutch football (Ajax) this season and were also without Elise Thorsnes for this game, well known to Canberra United fans. LSK looked like they were good for the win but a bizarre goal equalised the game with just over 10 minutes to go, as Norwegian left-back Emilie Woldwik headed the ball powerfully onto the side of the head of forward Celin Bizet inside the penalty area, only to see the ball loop into the top left corner, leaving the LSK keeper no chance. * The results see both teams tied on 19 points, with Vålerenga just ahead on goal difference. * Karly is returning to Norway this week. * No games now till August 7
Iceland Round 10* (3) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) First win for Emma as captain, 1-0 at home vs Keflavik (one of the promoted teams) further indicating they may be coming out of a slump. They retain 3rd place and play Þór/KA (‘Thor’) on July 21.
NPLW RoundupNSW and Victoria's NPLW competitions are still in lockdown, but there's still football around Australia including:
ACT - Round 14* Round 14 marks the end of the second full round, 1 full round to go * Gungahlin United vs Canberra Croatia postponed due to state of pitch * West Canberra Wanderers 0-3 Belconnen United, 2 goals to Keira Bobbin * Canberra Olympic 4-0 Tuggeranong United, hattie to Anna Vandenbroucke * Canberra United Academy 6-0, braces to Bessie Riethmuller - played well as a new focal point of attack; these were her first goals in the top grade but she has been scoring freely in Ressies - and Sofia Christopherson * Academy jump back into the top 4 at West Canberra’s expense
VIC - NIKE FC CupJust prior to lockdown, the Nike FC Cup quarterfinals saw Calder United, Bulleen Lions and Box Hill United progress to the semi-finals, while the last quarter-final match between Casey Comets and South Melbourne FC is up in the air due to COVID exposure.
- Calder defeated Alamein 4-0
- The return of Stotty Bulleen defeated Melbourne Uni 5-0 - Highlights
- Box Hill United 5-1 over Melbourne Knights
A player involved in tonight’s match has been identified as a secondary close contact through an exposure site. The matter was discussed between the two clubs. The match has not proceeded and we will share more information when it is available.
— South Melbourne FC (@smfc) July 14, 2021
Queen of the WeekSteffen singles out USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn, sure it's good, but is it as good as Stotty's return?
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Rhali returns, albeit with a broken leg, Dale worries about Eric in lockdown, Cheryl asks the dumb questions you all want to know the answers to and Steffen delivers his Nordic wrap with promising news on Karly Roestbakken. All that, plus a super special guest.
GuestKate Gill (Matildas cap 127) is our special guest who works off the field every day to make football better. This month, Gill celebrates her one year anniversary at the helm of PFA as co-Chief Executive.
A prolific striker, Gill debuted for the Matildas at the age of 17, amassing 86 matches.
Domestically, Gill also played in the W-League (Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory) and won the Golden Boot twice, first in 2012-2013 and then 2014.
During the podcast, Gill reflects on her time in Sweden (Damallsvenskan) playing with AIK, Sunnanå, Malmo and Linköpings FC.
Gill was the first Australian to win AFC Women’s Player of the Year and part of the 2010 Asian Cup winning team.
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Hot TopicsIt's only nine days until the first football match at the Tokyo Olympics. We continue with team previews and discuss the upcoming friendly between the Matildas and Japan.
Hot (bad) news hits our world, with Amy Chapman voted off the Football Queensland board.
Around the WorldNordicNorway Toppserien Round 8From when we last spoke, there is no longer a four-way logjam at the top of the table.
Teagan Micah, played her last game with IL Sandviken in Round 7, leaving just two Aussies in the Toppserien. Word is Teagan may return to the Nordic leagues after the Olympics.
(9) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) played Avaldsnes away on the weekend, losing 3-0. After 2 wins at the start of the season, Klepp have fallen away and now sit 2nd last. To make matters worse, it looked like Nikola pulled a hammy at the end of the first half, and she had to be substituted.
(4) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) won 1-2 away at Kolbotn, scoring twice in the first 16 minutes in the rain. They remain 4th but have a big game against the champs Vålerenga coming up. Karly’s rehab is progressing and she has resumed running, posting on Instagram from the AIS fields. She will be returning to Norway soon and should hopefully be able to resume training with the LSK squad.
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 12Mid-season break with no games until late August.
Iceland Round 9(3) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) Emma has captained the side in their last 2 games, and played 90’ in a home 1-2 loss against leaders Valur Reykjavik, perhaps indicating they are digging themselves out of a slump in recent rounds. They retain 3rd place.
NPLW RoundupNSW is still in lockdown, but football continues. With Steffen sharing his ACT wrap and Cheryl suggests a cross State Golden Boot competition. Can anyone beat 15 goals so far from Melina Ayres?
ACT - Round 13Belconnen 9 - 1 Tuggeranong, with 3 goals to Leah Carnegie and 2 to Talia Backhouse
Mid-table roller coaster continues.
West Canberra won 2-1 against Gungahlin United. West Canberra have recently lost the services of both Emma Stanbury and Tiana Jaber. West Canberra picked up midfielder Tara Cannon from CUA (originally from the West Canberra club).
Michelle Heyman played a full game for Gungahlin. One of those games where the Gunners had most of the possession but their shooting was wayward. West Canberra’s win was largely due to the efforts of Alex McKenzie (midfield) and Janet King (GK), while Sofia Chaverra Calle scored both goals - both very nicely taken - for West Canberra - see this week’s write-up.
Wagga City 0 - 8 Canberra Croatia, Brittany Palombi scored a ridiculous 5 goals, perhaps spurred on by the news of her sister coming into the squad for the balance of the campaign. Ash has been an important figure at APIA the last few years, captaining them for a time, but with an influx of talent, is no longer figuring in top grade team lists.
In the other big mid-table game, CUA defeated Canberra Olympic 3-2. Academy were without captain Annie Grove (who has just announced a move into US college football with UMBC based in Baltimore) but were up 3-0 at half-time with Olympic keeper Aurelia Haynes uncomfortable with the synthetic surface bounce at Hawker. Olympic were able to claw back 2 goals but were unable to complete the comeback.
The results see West Canberra and Academy in the top 4.
VIC - Round 11* Calder United ran away 3-0 winners over Box Hill, with Harriet Withers, Julia Sardo and Natasha Dakic. The win sees Calder hold on to third position, just above FV Emerging * Alamein lost at home to South Melbourne, with the league leaders put five past Beth Mason-Jones in goal, including two from Melina Ayres. * Bulleen Lions had the biggest win of the round, with a 7-0 victory over Heidelberg United. Alana Jancevski with a hattrick and Rachael Quigley with a brace * FV Emerging took the three points with a 2-0 win over Bayside United - Holly Furphy and Leia Varley the goalscorers
Also, keep a big eye out for the upcoming Nike FC Cup, with the Quarter Finals in your face this Tuesday and Wednesday.
There's plenty on the line in the #NikeFCCup as we countdown to the Quarter Finals ✔️
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— Football Victoria (@footballvic) July 8, 2021
Queen of the WeekListen in for our Queen's of the Week, suffice to say, Dale nods towards the NWSL for his Queen and a Joker. Steffen gives a shoutout to Maggie Murphy and Cheryl throws light on Heather Reid and Amy Chapman.
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After a week off, we're back on the air with Dale wearing a super 70's outfit, while lamenting the Team GB Tokyo Olympics kit. Eric is loving the North Shore Mariners link with our guest and Cheryl is just happy to not be in lockdown for a change.
Guest - Catherine ThomsonIn this podcast, we're excited to be joined by Player Pathway USA co-founder Catherine Thomson.
Player Pathway USA is a US college soccer recruitment company for young Australian soccer players to receive athletic and academic scholarships to attend universities and colleges in the United States of America.
As a football player herself, Catherine shares some of her personal journey as the catalyst in founding Player Pathway USA.
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Hot TopicsWith only 16 days until the Tokyo Olympics, we take our belated turn to review the Matildas' squad, plus key news about alternates and how it's a great change.
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We're also rolling through our Team Previews in the lead up to the Olympics.
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Around the WorldIn news around the world, Dale is preparing for Alex Chidiac's debut for JEF Chiba in Japan's WE League.
There's almost always Nordic news, and although we ran out of time to talk about it, here's an update from Steffen.
NordicNorway Toppserien Round 7It has been three rounds since the last episode and there is now just 1 team instead of 4 with max points (after Vålerenga lost to Rosenborg last night).
(7) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) played Teagan Micah’s Sandviken at home last night, losing 1-3. After a good start to the season, Klepp have found the going tougher in recent rounds. Nikola has missed the last 2 rounds with injury but started against Sandviken (as did Teagan).
(4) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) undefeated after 4 rounds but then found the going tougher against successive top 4 opponents. They bounced back well this weekend with a 4-0 win over 9th placed Stabæk. Karly’s rehab is progressing and she is able to commence running shortly.
(2) IL Sandviken (Teagan Micah) have won 6 games and drawn 1. They are yet to play 2 of the 3 top four teams. In an Instagram story this morning Teagan mentioned the game against Klepp is her last, handing over the gloves to another Sandviken keeper (!)
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 11(2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) won 6-2 at home against 3rd place Kristianstad, with Dylan coming on late.
(4) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) lost 0-1 at home against 7th placed Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik and Clare Polkinghorne). Kellond-Knight made her debut, coming on as a sub for the last 10’. Emily was subbed off for the last 15’ for Vittsjö.
(1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant) drew 0-0 with 8th placed Orebro. Charli was an unused sub
Denmark2021 season kicking off on Saturday 7 August where we will see Australians playing for Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) and AGF Aarhus (Hannah Bacon).
Iceland Round 8(3) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) Emma played 90’ in a 0-0 draw with bottom side Tindastoll, continuing Selfoss’ recent downturn in form, but they retain 3rd place.
NPLW RoundupNSW - still in lockdown but fingers crossed all will be ok soon.
ACT - Round 12 Top of the table clash at Deakin Stadium as the home side triumphed 3-1 over Belconnen, with Grace Gill scoring 2.
There has been some player movement prior to the June 30 cutoff and one of them sees West Canberra’s Tiana Jaber with Belco as of last week.
Canberra Olympic 6-0 over Wagga City. Ash Sykes starring but also showcasing her growth in understanding with Raechel Hardwicke and Anna Vandenbroucke, both of whom joined this season. Ally Cook in moving into midfield from defence is able to display more of her ball playing ability. For Wagga it was terrific to see Piper Lockley return from injury, and for Olympic it was nice to see one of B90’s CB’s of season 2020 Ella Hemmings returning for her first run (as a sub) for the season.
Important win for Gungahlin United 3-2 over CUA at home, with a brace by Nat De Marco proving decisive. The win was achieved without Michelle Heyman taking the field for the Gunners.
Continuing some good form from last week after picking up their first point vs Academy, Tuggeranong United were leading West Canberra at home with 15 minutes to go before conceding two.
1 point separates ladder positions 3 through 6, and there has been significant movement again with Academy dropping from 3rd to 6th and Olympic leaping into 3rd. West Canberra round out the top 4.
VIC
Queen of the WeekWe deal four Queens of the Week on air, plus Steffen adds one after the fact.
Eric clears his pod backlog selecting two queens because he didn’t get the chance to nominate one on the last pod!
- Hannah McNulty from NPL NSW side Northern Tigers. They were behind in their most recent game against APIA Leichhardt, Hannah came off the bench and scored an 88th minute equaliser. Hannah is also close to 100 1st Grade appearances for Tigers, she coaches Tigers youth teams, she helps coaches at local community clubs, she’s completed her B Licence and is only 22 years old. Most importantly, Eric discovered recently that she has a degree with an economics major, just like him!
- Sarah Easthope from NPL 2 NSW leaders Nepean FC. The one-time Australian Schoolgirls Representative and (literally) one-time Sydney FC goalkeeper is the anchor of the league’s stingiest defence, they’ve only conceded six goals in 11 games and have kept six clean sheets, more than any other team. It will not surprise you to learn that Sarah has a futsal background - she was the 2019-20 NSW Futsal Premier League 2 Goalkeeper Of The Year.
Dale revisits the good ole days when Jasmyne Spencer played in the W-League and Steffen adds CCFC’s Alice Churchill has played 201 games for the club over 13 years and remains as much a vital cog in that team as ever. Alice also baked the 100 game celebration cake for teammate Jamie Berkeley.
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Episode 51 was a cracker - what a memorable podcast!
We start off with special guest 1, Angela Christian-Wilkes of Beyond90 and The Far Post Pod fame and roll into a wrap of NPLW across NSW (Eric), ACT (Steffen) and Victoria (Cheryl). Then the stage lights really come on for our headline guest Emma Checker.
Rhali returns from her 150km walk raising money for the Mark Hughes Foundation and Matt Stonham gatecrashes our party.
Guest - Emma Checker (Cap 186)Plant-based footballer, Emma Checker shares her vegan journey, covering nutrition, cooking and Iceland's vegan accessibility.
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- Seven Matildas caps debuting at the 2012 4-0 win against Hong Kong East Asian Women’s Football Championship qualifiers.
- Two recent caps against the Netherlands and Germany
- 100+ W-League matches playing for Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Canberra United plus an undefeated season with Melbourne City in 2019-2020.
- Currently playing with Selfoss in Iceland
Whether they're looking to improve their performance or taking an ethics-based approach, Checker, Lauren Barnes (Victory, City and OL Reign) and Melissa Maizels (Victory, Canberra and Perth) are part of a growing number of plant-based athletes.
English fourth division men’s club Forest Green Rovers runs as a completely vegan operation and has been certified by the UN as the world’s first carbon-neutral football club.
READ MORE: Kickstarting a green revolution
We're eagerly awaiting a response from the club when they're starting a women's team.
NPLW RoundupNSWEric called two games for the week, notching up his 50th and 51st caps including
Wednesday's catchup game between Sydney Uni 0-1 Sydney Olympic and Northern Tigers 1-1 APIA Leichhardt where it doesn't sound like he was in his comfy container finishing up with wet notes
ACT Round 10 of 21 Michelle Heyman scored on debut for Gungahlin United but it's Canberra Croatia who top the ladder on goal difference.
VIC* Melina Ayers nets five for (1) South Melbourne in their a 10-0 win over (8) Bayside United * (5) Heidelberg United stunned (2) Calder United with a 1-0 defeat * (7) Box Hill 0-3 (3) FV Emerging * Monday night - (4) Bulleen v (6) Alamein
No time for an update on the podcast, but here are the latest results and news from around the world.
Hot Topics30 days until the Tokyo Olympics* Squad announcements * Brazil * Great Britain with a notable change. * See GB Team Preview * Japan * Netherlands * See NED Team Preview * Sam Kerr won PFA Fans’ Player of the Year * Dolan Warren Awards are coming our way on Wednesday evening * Angie Beard (MVC Captain) signed with Fortuna Hjørring * The Matildas are in Transition Camp in preparation for Tokyo (excluding Teagan Micah, Elise Kellond-Knight, Clare Polkinghorne, Emily Gielnik and Charlotte Grant)
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Around the WorldNordicNorway Toppserien Round 4* (5) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill) play Karly Roestbakken’s LSK Kvinner at home on Tuesday night * (4) IL Sandviken (Teagan Micah) play Lyn Lightning Wednesday morning and will need to be on their guard. Lyn had their first win last round, against previously undefeated Klepp.
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 9* (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) played (8) AIK Sunday night at home, winning 10-0! Dylan played the last 24’; Stina Blackstenius (who we saw in action against the Tillies) scored a hat-trick, while Milica Mijatovic scored 2. * (5) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) went up against 10th place Piteå away on Sunday night, winning 3-0. KK not yet on the team sheet. * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant) play (6) Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik, Clare Polkinghorne) on Tuesday morning
Denmark2021 season kicking off on Saturday 7 August.
- Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Wheeler, Angie Beard, Alex Huynh) - three recent signings !
- AGF Aarhus (Hannah Bacon)
Iceland Round 7* (1) UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) - Tuesday morning vs 3rd placed Breiðablik
USANWSL* Results shortcut * Kansas City (Chloe Logarzo) 0-1 loss against Portland Thorns. Chloe appeared as a sub from the 64th minute
Queen of the WeekWe didn't have time to talk about it on the pod, so here are our Queens of the Week.
Cheryl nominated Melina Ayres with 5 goals for South Melbourne
Eric picked Hannah McNulty from NPL NSW side Northern Tigers. They were behind in their game against APIA Leichhardt, Hannah came off the bench and scored an 88th-minute equaliser. Hannah is also close to 100 1st Grade appearances for Tigers, she coaches Tigers youth teams, she helps coaches at local community clubs, she’s completed her B Licence and is only 22 years old. Most importantly, I discovered recently (after LinkedIn stalking lol) that she has a degree with an economics major, just like me!
Steffen selected Canberra Croatia’s Jamie Berkeley who celebrated 100 NPLW games with 2 goals against Tuggeranong and a lovely tri-coloured layered cake.
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Celebrations for Episode 50 and as always, it has been a big week in football.
Rhali takes a break ... from us ... while she walks 150km to raise money for Brain Cancer awareness and research funding (Mark Hughes Foundation). Cheryl shares that she walked 3km and pulled a hammy, Dale dissects the latest Tillies match and Eric returned to his beloved container for NPLW.
Hot Topics* 37 Days until the Tokyo Olympics * REVIEW - Matildas v Denmark * PREVIEW - (9) Matildas v (5) Sweden * Alex Chidiac - WE League with JEF Chiba * Clare Wheeler & Alex Huynh sign with Fortuna Hjørring * Young Matildas squad announced for training camp 13-18 June * Joe Montemurro signs to coach Juventus Women * Tom Sermanni to finish with NZ after the Olympics * Aoife Colvill débuts for Ireland, gets 45mins in their 3-2 loss v Iceland
Around the WorldNo games due to the FIFA international break
NPLW RoundupNSW Round 11 Blacktown Spartans 2-0 Emerging Jets - Eric returns to his beloved shipping container to call the match, with goals from Blacktown locals Ashlie Crofts and Ashley Calvar. Blacktown Spartans were a bit like the original Spartans from ancient history, they were the only team on Sunday to defend their home territory. * Manly United 0-1 Illawarra Stingrays - the team affectionately known as “pink WSW” had a successful trip to Sydney’s Northern Beaches, scoring early and holding on to their lead. * Bankstown City 0-4 Sydney University - a good win for the Students. Bianca Galic scored, which helps Eric’s #Galic4GreenAndGold campaign, there was also a double from Kaitlyn Torpey and a goal from College Matilda Demi Koulizakis. * North West Sydney Koalas 2-3 APIA Leichhardt - APIA led 2-0 at halftime thanks to goals from Zoe Halpin and Newcastle Jets Player of the Year Rhianna Pollicina. Koalas came racing back in the second half, levelling the scores via Tahlia Macri and NPL NSW’s version of the Road Runner, Sophie Harding. Koalas went close to winning the game but it was APIA who prevailed with an 88th minute winner from College Matilda Julia De Angelis, assisted by Grace Maher. * Football NSW Institute 0-1 Northern Tigers - a first-half penalty from Shay Evans was the difference, and Morgan Aquino came up big as well, saving a late penalty. This win takes Tigers to the top of the league * Macarthur Rams 0-1 Sydney Olympic* - Macarthur lost after a late and unfortunate own goal from Hayley Taylor-Young. Olympic will move into first place if they win their catchup game against Sydney University on Wednesday (Eric will call Uni v Olympic and you can watch on NPL.TV!)
ACT Round 9 Canberra Croatia 4-1 West Canberra Wanderers * Wagga City Wanderers 3-0 Tuggeranong United - Congrats to Tuggeranong’s Lara Mustaine (50 games) * Gungahlin United 2-3 Canberra Olympic - Michelle Heyman not on the Gunners teamsheet, still to make her debut * Canberra United Academy 0-2 Belconnen United -* Last round at home on synthetic, CUA upset the champs Canberra Croatia FC so there was much interest in whether they could also upset Belconnen United at home. * It was not to be… although the Academy played with heart and endeavour they couldn’t fashion enough clear cut chances. Belconnen were more potent in and around their opponents’ penalty area and had a bit more of the ball than their opponents * No movement in the ladder; Belconnen and Canberra Croatia FC stay on top, equal on points. Olympic’s win bring them within a point of fourth-placed Academy.
VIC* Still waiting to resume play after a COVID-19 lockdown delay. Restrictions have been eased so there is excitement games will continue shortly
Queen of the WeekCheryl gives out five Queen of the Week awards. Eric shares a big gong for Aoife Colvill. From Canberra United to Irish international ... and sorry Dale, I couldn't remember your pick.
Next WeekWe start rolling out our Olympic coverage and our guest will be Emma Checker to talk about football and hopefully #plantbasedathletes.
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Rhali and Cheryl get the party started with an in-depth discussion on the upcoming Matildas match, the squad and what the starting XI could look like. Steffen joins with his regular Nordic news, including an update on Karly Roestbakken before Eric and Dale rock up to share their perspective on the week in football.
Cheryl also 'discovers' some important Test Event news that was hidden in plain sight all along.
Hot Topics
44 Days until the Tokyo Olympics
- Optus awarded broadcasting rights (AUS, NZ) for the 2023 WWC
- Sam Kerr nominated for UK PFA Players’ Player of the Year (Fran Kirby won) and in the PFA Team of the Year
🏆 Huge congrats to all the players who made the PFA WSL #TOTY!
🙌⚽️ @berger_ann | @Katie_McCabe11 | @leahcwilliamson | @MagdaEricsson | @marenmjelde | @sammymewy | @itscarolineweir | @samkerr1 | @Chloe_Kelly98 | @frankirby | @lauren__hemp #PFAawards pic.twitter.com/r2rUgs06P5
— Professional Footballers' Association (@PFA) June 6, 2021
- Matildas v Denmark (16) - Friday 2am AEST
- Michelle Heyman - Junior Program Officer role with Football Australia
- 2023 Test Event - Inter-confederation Play-offs
- Final three spots for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup decided through a ten-team play-off tournament.
- The tournament will be used as a test event
- 17-23 February
Around the WorldScottish Women’s Premier LeagueGlasgow City (Aoife Colvill) and Celtic FC (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) finish the season 1st and 2nd respectively to qualify for UWCL.
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Nordic NewsNorway Toppserien Round 3After 3 rounds the top four is already looking like the top four you might have predicted pre-season, with all four teams not having dropped a point.
- (5) Klepp IL first loss (Nikola Orgill, played all 90’) 0-2 away to Lynn, slip to 5th
- (3) LSK Kvinner FK - Karly Roestbakken has a quick visit to Australia
- (4) IL Sandviken (Teagan Micah) 2-1 away win at Stabaek, Teagan played 90’
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 8The entire contingent apart from Dylan Holmes named in the Matildas friendlies squad.
- (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) 0-0 draw at home vs Piteå IF, Dylan an unused sub
- (5) Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) 3-3 draw away to 3rd place Linköpings FC
- (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant) 0-0 draw away to Kristianstad, Charli not on the card
- (6) Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik, Clare Polkinghorne) 1-0 home win over Växjö DFF, Emily and Polks played full 90, takes the team to 6th
DenmarkLast round of 10 - champions and promotion/relegation series with the 2021/2022 season kicking off on Saturday 7 August.
- Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley) - Champions series - 0-5 home loss to FC Nordsjælland, Indi wasn’t on the card.
- AGF Aarhus (Hannah Bacon) - Promotion/Relegation series - 1-1 draw away to Odense
- Hannah not on teamsheet. AGF topped the ladder and have qualified for the 2021 Elitedivisionen
Iceland Round 6UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker, played 90’) 1-2 away loss to IBV, first loss, still top the league on goal difference.
Emma also played a full midweek Cup game, winning 3-0 vs KR Reykjavik at home. The quarter-finals of the Cup are in late June.
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NWSL Tony Gustavsson confirmed Chloe Logarzo (Kansas City) is injured. We’re hopeful for her availability for the Olympics.
EuropeD1F (France) - Final roundEllie Carpenter's Lyon defeated Fleury 91 8-0, but the win wasn't enough to secure the title as PSG defeated Dijon 3-0 ending Lyon’s 14-year reign and earning the first title for PSG.
Ellie was named in the D1F team of the season.
Eredivisie Vrouwen (Netherlands)Kyah Simon and Amy Harrison win silverware in the KNVB Cup final as PSV defeated ADO Den Haag 1-0.
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Bundesliga (Germany)The final round saw SV Meppen (Beattie Goad) lose to Freiberg (5-0) and finishing 11th on the ladder.
Primera División (Spain)Round 32 of 34 saw Aivi Luik's (9) Sevilla defeat (14) Real Betis 2-0, with the final two rounds scheduled for June 20 and 27.
- Round 33 - (11) Athletic Club v Sevilla
- Round 34 - Sevilla v (17) Espanyol
NPLW RoundupNSWListen to the podcast to get the full wrap but Eric called the Wednesday catchup game between Sydney University 1-1 APIA Leichhardt and demands we watch the highlights from Illawarra Stingrays 2-5 Blacktown Spartans.
In other news, Manly United defeated Sydney University 2-1, with Emma Ilijoski impressing.
Tune in on NPL TV to hear Eric calling the Blacktown Spartans v Emerging Jets match on Sunday afternoon from Blacktown Football Park’s lovely shipping container / media box.
ACT Federation Cup final weekend with no NPLW games. Canberra Croatia FC 4-1 winners over West Canberra, while Eric, Rhali and Dale lament a Cup in the divided state of NSW.
VICLockdown continues with the "COVID-19 Lockdown" visitor leading 2-0 at halftime over Victoria's resilient vaccinated and unvaccinated citizens. Hoping to see a second-half comeback from the home team.
Queen of the WeekEric goes all royal with a Queen and a King, Dale and Rhali head to the NWSL, while Steffen and Cheryl stay local with their Queens of the Week.
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Special guest Ella Mastrantonio joins the pod and Rhali Dobson shares some insights on her Australian Story appearance. Steffen and Cheryl join in to discuss the week in football and Eric leaves impressive notes to ensure his affection for Manly United is well maintained.
Ella Mastrantonio* 103 W-League appearances (PER, MVC, PER, MVC, PER, MVC, WSW) including 1 goal * Great season with Bristol City plus this top goal
12 years, 5 months, and 25 days.
The gap between Westfield @TheMatildas games for @Ella_Mas11.
Never give up 👏 pic.twitter.com/TsZNibGMdp
— Westfield Matildas (@TheMatildas) April 16, 2021
Thank you @thepfa for my updated highlights video. Amazing help as always 👏🏼 https://t.co/oq7rORWgZB
— Ella Mastrantonio (@Ella_Mas11) April 15, 2021
Hot Topics* 51 Days until the Tokyo Olympics * 5 year, $200m deal with Channel 10 to broadcast W-League (and A-League) * One W-League match per week (Sunday afternoons), shown on 10Bold, and syndicated on 10Play, the network’s free streaming service. * APL shared broadcast responsibility to ensure minimum standards are met * The other games behind a paywall on Paramount+ ($8.99 p/m launching August 11) * Will we still get “Hersday night Football”? * Catherine Cannuli announced as Head Coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers * FIFA announces new CEO of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Dave Beeche * U18 players in the NWSL challenged successfully by Olivia Moultrie
Around the WorldScottish Women’s Premier LeagueGlasgow City (Aoife Colvill) and Celtic United (Jacynta Galabadaarachchi) currently sit 1st and 2nd on the table with one round to go, with both teams likely to qualify for UWCL.
NordicNorway Toppserien Round 2* (3) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill, played all 90’) 1-0 at home VS Stabæk Fotball * (5) LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken, watched from sideline) - opened their season with a 5-2 home win over Arna-Bjørnar, were 5-0 up in the second half. Midweek game coming up against Lyn (postponed from Round 1) * (4) IL Sandviken (Teagan Micah, on debut, 5 weeks after knee surgery) 3-0 home win over Avaldsnes. * Olympics squad announcements - will Tony Gustavsson include Teagan Micah in the Olympics squad?
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 7* (2) BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) 0-3 vs KIF Örebro DFF, Dylan an unused sub * (5) Hammarby (Elise Kellond-Knight looking on) 3-1 home win vs Kristianstads * (1) FC Rosengård (Charli Grant) won 0-7 away to newly promoted AIK * (7) Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik, Clare Polkinghorne) 1-1 away to Eskilstuna United, Emily and Polks played full 90’, Emily scored in the 36’
Denmark (Round 9 of 10)* Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley) - Champions series - 0-1 away win vs Kolding IF * AGF Aarhus (Hannah Bacon) - Promotion/Relegation series - 3-2 home win vs B. 93
Iceland Round 5* UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker, played 90’) 0-0 home draw vs Fylkir, 53’ with 10 players
NWSLKansas City - No sign of Chloe Logarzo and they surely need her with Kansas winless so far.
EuropeD1F (France)A 0-0 result from the megaclash between second-place Lyon and top of the table PSG
The final round this week offers a slim chance for Ellie Carpenter and Lyon to win the championship, but it would rely on PSG losing to Dijon who currently sit in 8th place.
Serie A Women (Italy)Coppa Italia Cup Women
Milan (Natasha Dowie, Veronica Boquette) 0-0 (1-3 pens) Roma
Eredivisie Vrouwen (Netherlands)* Last game of the season for (2) PSV (Amy Harrison, Kyah Simon not listed) 2-1 (1) Twente * KNVB Cup final (June 6th) - ADO Den Haag v PSV
NPLW RoundupNSW* Eric called the top of the table clash between Macarthur Rams 2-0 FNSW Institute * APIA Leichhardt 2-3 Sydney Olympic - the inaugural Festival of Football * listen to the pod for more
ACT* Round 8, start of 2nd full round * A couple of terrific goalkeeping performances * 15 year old CUA goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln had an outstanding game. * Next week is Federation Cup final weekend West Canberra vs Canberra Croatia FC
VICNo matches. All Football/Futsal activities from 11.59pm Thursday May 27 until 11.59pm Thursday, June 3 will be postponed
Queen of the WeekCheryl's very pleased to see another woman at the helm of a W-League team so Catherine Cannuli gets her nod.
Eric sticks on brand selecting Maja Markovski for her hat trick against Manly United!!
Eric also names everyone in the Bankstown City team as a queen!! Before last weekend, they hadn’t won in 714 days! Not only that, they kept their first clean sheet since 27 May 2018, big congratulations to everyone involved.
Steffen nominates Chloe Lincoln, CUA’s 15-year-old keeper for her top display between the posts.
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News of special guest Karly Roestbakken, brings Steffen running back to the podcast, Rhali now classifies as a regular co-host, which leaves Eric, Dale and Cheryl as expert colour commentators.
Olympic Countdown - 57 days until Game 1
GuestsKarly Roestbakken discusses her football career so far, including her time in Norway's Toppserien competition, Canberra love, Rae Dower, injury, football culture and plans for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023.
We had a great time chatting with Karly, and you can get your own personal message on Swysh.
Hot TopicsAnnounced this week, the Matildas are set to play (16) Denmark and (5) Sweden in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics.
DenmarkDon't be fooled by Denmark's ranking, this will be a cracking match for the Aussies to challenge a team led by Pernille Harder and likely a squad playing in top leagues around Europe and England.
Denmark missed the 2019 World Cup in what was arguably due to a forfeited qualifier against Sweden. Akin to the 2015 Matildas' strike, the De rød-hvide took action in a pay dispute with the Danish FA.
They also released "If I were a man” to highlight their fight to be recognised on equal footing with their male counterparts.
Brings back memories of this satire from Norway's North Sea (ish) neighbours, which is well worth a watch or a re-watch.
SwedenIt's quite an opportunity to play a friendly Sweden, a team the Matildas will encounter in game 2 of their Olympic campaign.
Highly ranked, 2016 Silver medalists, a recent 1-1 draw with the USA (April) and a significant advantage over Australia in their previous encounters (7W, 3D, 1L). With just two players, Nilla Fischer (182) and captain Caroline Seger (204), they have close to 400 international matches under their belts.
Melbourne Victory fans will also remember Jess Samuelsson who has now amassed 50 international caps.
Around the WorldUKWomen’s FA Cup - 5th RoundChelsea (Sam Kerr) and Everton (Hayley Raso) met during the week with the Toffees going down 3-0. Chelsea now head to the Quarter-Finals (29/9).
Chelsea and the FAWSL will break now until pre-season kicks off in July (season starts September).
Scottish Women’s Premier LeagueJacynta Galabadaarachchi and Aoife Colvill both made strong appearances as the league comes towards the final rounds.
- Round 17 saw (3) Celtic defeat the (5) Spartans 4-0. Jacynta played the whole 90 and scored in the 30th minute. While top of the table Glasgow City defeated (7) Motherwell with Colvill also playing the whole game and scored in the 45th.
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Round 18 followed a few days later. Jacynta played the first half for Celtic in their important 2-1 victory over the Rangers. Glasgow City came on at the 67th minute in their 0-0 draw against fourth-placed Hibernian.
Three rounds remain with Glasgow and Celtic who are currently sitting first and second on the ladder, with both positions qualifying for the UWCL.
- (1) Glasgow v (8) Hearts, (4) Spartans, (3) Rangers
- (2) Celtic v (5) Hibernian, (7) Forfar Farmington, (6) Motherwell FC
Nordic FootballSteffen provided a wrap across the Nordic countries
Norway Toppserien kicked off May 22nd* (1) Klepp IL (Nikola Orgill, played all 90’) 4-1 over Arna Bjornar. * LSK Kvinner FK (Karly Roestbakken) - game postponed vs Lyn due to a COVID case around the team from last week’s practice game vs Kolbotn * (4) IL Sandviken (Teagan Micah, not available to play as yet) 1-0 over Kolbotn
Sweden Damallsvenskan Round 6* BK Häcken (Dylan Holmes) 3-0 home win vs Eskilstuna United, Dylan on the bench * Hammarby (Elise Kellond Knight) 3-2 home win vs Djurgårdens * FC Rosengård (Charli Grant) won 1-0 at home vs Piteå, Charli on the bench * Vittsjö (Emily Gielnik, Clare Polkinghorne) drew 0-0 away to Linköping, Emily and Polks played full 90’
Denmark * 8 of 10 * Fortuna Hjørring (Indiah Paige Riley) - Champions series - 2-1 home win vs Thisted, Indi played the last 30’ * Takes them back up to 3rd but will miss out on UWCL later in the year * AGF Aarhus (Hannah Bacon) - Promotion/Relegation series - 1-3 away win vs AaB * Hannah not on teamsheet but AGF top the ladder and this win qualifies them for the 2021 Elitedivisionen
Iceland Round 4* UMF Selfoss (Emma Checker) 3-4 away win vs Thróttur Reykjavík, still top the league
Be sure to watch this hilarious Woso moment from last week’s game vs Stjarnan
Thoroughly enjoying the Iceland league. Can’t stop laughing at this @emmachecker 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/PiSi7Pvk5s
— Nads (@nads_cas) May 19, 2021
NWSL No sign of Chloe Logarzo for Kansas City in their 2-2 draw with Houston.
EuropeD1F (France)* 21 of 22 * (5) Montpellier (Mary Fowler played full 90’) 2-1 over (10) Soyaux-Charente * (2) Olympique Lyonnais (Ellie Carpenter played full 90’) 1-0 over (3) Bordeaux * (6) EA Guingamp (Laura Brock played 89’ 🟨) lost 1-2 to (8) Dijon
A round 16 COVID catchup match between Lyon and PSG will likely decide the league champion with the two teams set to meet on May 31st.
Primera División (Spain)* 31 of 34 * (9) Sevilla (Aivi Luik ON 66’ 🟨) lost 0-2 to (5) Granadilla Tenerife
Serie A Women (Italy)* Final match (10) Napoli CF (Alex Huynh) 2-2 (5) Roma
Bundesliga (Germany)* 21 of 22 * (11) SV Meppen (Beattie Goad OFF 66’) lost 0-2 (10) Sand * 22 of 22 * Last game Sunday June 6th (11) SV Meppen (Beattie Goad) v (7) Freiberg
Eredivisie Vrouwen (Netherlands)* (2) PSV Eindhoven (Amy Harrison, Kyah Simon) lost 2-3 (3) AJAX. Simon scored in the match. * Last game Sunday May 30th - (2) PSV v (1) Twente
NPLW Roundup1. NSW (Round 8) * Sydney Olympic 4-0 Bankstown City (Mackenzie Hawkesby was Eric's pick for player of the match, tremendous energy, ran the Olympic midfield, scored from 30 yards and set up a goal as well) * Illawarra Stingrays 2-4 Sydney University (a double for Kaitlyn Torpey, who has settled in well at Sydney Uni) * FNSW Institute 3-1 NWS Koalas (Institute forward Charlie Rule scored her fifth of the season with a lovely outside-of-the-boot strike) * Manly United 4-1 Emerging Jets (Remy Siemsen scored twice for Manly) * Northern Tigers 1-1 Blacktown Spartans (Maja Markovski scored for Spartans) * APIA Leichhardt 4-2 Macarthur Rams (LDV scored twice, GYD also scored) 1. ACT (Round 7) * Belconnen United 1-1 West Canberra - strong result for West Canberra who now sit 4th. The intrigue on the ladder is with the mid-table log-jam for positions 4-6 with all 3 teams there (WC, Olympic, Gunners within a point and all switching ladder positions) * Scorers Talia Backhouse and Emma Stanbury * Canberra Croatia 2-1 Gungahlin United. CCFC w/o Grace Gill but some good signs for the Gunners on this showing. Michelle Heyman not on teamsheet but ran some laps pre-game * Scorers Brittany Palombi, Chantel Jones, and Nat De Marco in her 100th game * CCFC leapfrog Belco to top the league in a NPLW run of 19 games undefeated * Wagga City 2 - 6 CUA, Wagga without Piper Lockley * Scorers (Wagga) Cameron, Castle; (CUA) Roden x 2, Annie Grove, Sasha Grove, Hunt, Christopherson * Tuggeranong United 0-4 Canberra Olympic, with Heather Garriock on the scoresheet * Scorers Ally Cook x 2, Sykes, Garriock * Olympic now equal fourth with West Canberra 1. VIC * R7 * (2) Calder defeated (7) Box Hill 3-0 * (8) Bayside United lost to (3) FV Emerging 1-5 * FV - Francesca Iermano brace - pen + header, Alana Murphy volley, Holly Furphy, Ashley Jordan * BAY - Rachel Stirton * Highlights * (1) South Melbourne 3-1 (5) Alamein * New signing Jen McCormick * Bulleen (Rachael Quigley, OG, Lia Privitelli) 3-2 Heidelberg (Keely Lockhart, Sydney Allen (p)
Queen of the Week* Cheryl - Francesca Iermano for her brace with FV Emerging, but really the whole of FV Emerging * Eric - Sydney University coach (and Leeds United fan) Em Husband, for leading The Students to their third win of the year, Illawarra Stingrays is always a tough away trip, and the Stingrays are doing well this year, so to win away and score four times is impressive. Also, as I have stated many times on this pod, I don’t like Manly United, so anyone who scores against them is a queen - check out Milan Hammond’s 35 yard bomb for Emerging Jets against Manly on FNSW YouTube or NPL NSW Facebook * Steffen picks three * Karly for appearing on the pod * Del Dimoski - Respect round in ACT, plight of refs leaving due to abuse, leaving some reffing 5-6 games a weekend, visited at least 2 clubs this weekend * Grace Maher became co-patron of her junior club Majura FC on Saturday
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The Beyond 90 podcast crew multiply during the podcast, starting with Eric and Cheryl. Rhali Dobson joins after a PFA meeting and then Steffen makes his debut.
Hot Topics* Barcelona stun Chelsea * Federal Budget 2021-22 * Victorian Home of the Matildas * Nicki Flannery ACL - Matildas Talent Identification Camp * Tameka Yallop signs with West Ham * LDV signs with APIA * Joe Montemurro finishes up at Arsenal * Alanna Kennedy - GOTS for Tottenham
The winner of the 2020/21 Goal of the Season award is @AlannaKennedy! #SpurHerOn ⚪ #COYS pic.twitter.com/TftgSHsoAM
— Tottenham Hotspur Women (@SpursWomen) May 16, 2021
- Antonella Care elected President of Football Victoria
- 65 Days until the Tokyo Olympics
Around the WorldUKWomen’s FA Cup
Scottish Women’s Premier League
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Aoife Colvill scored for Glasgow in their 8-0 victory over Forfar Farmington.
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Goalscorer Aoife Colvill on the @SWPL 1 win v Forfar. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/95xq2WNF4h
— Glasgow City FC (@GlasgowCityFC) May 16, 2021
Nordic* Norway Toppserien * Sweden Damallsvenskan * Dylan Holmes wins the Svenska Cup with BK Hächen
🇦🇺 AUSSIE WINNING SILVERWARE IN SWEDEN 🇸🇪
In just her second full game for her new club @bkhackenofcl, @DylanHolmes08 has helped her team to a 3-0 win overnight against @EskilstunUnited in the Svenska Cup - congratulations ! https://t.co/IrPsGxQKoC
— Beyond 90 (@Beyond90AU) May 13, 2021
- Denmark
- Iceland
- UMF Selfoss Emma Checker - R3, 3-1 win at home vs Stjarnan, ladder toppers
USA (NWSL)* Eugenie Le Sommer signed with OL Reign to Dec 2021 * Chloe Logarzo flies the Australian flag with Kansas City, but she hasn't been sighted yet
Europe* D1F (France) * Primera División (Spain) * Serie A Women (Italy) * Bundesliga (Germany) * Eredivisie Vrouwen (Netherlands)
NPLW RoundupSpeed wrap of NSW, ACT and VIC NPLW.
Queen of the WeekQueen's of the week at all levels this round but Cheryl keeps picking the same player every week.
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The Beyond90 podcast crew of Eric, Cheryl and a belated Dale are joined by uber guests - dual W-League champion and 100+ gamer, Rhali Dobson and Matildas & Junior Matildas Assistant Team Manager/Kit Manager, Jen Willmott.
Jen and Rhali chat about their friendship, football memories, influences and dreams before they jump into the week in football.
Hot TopicsWrap - Matildas Talent Identification Camp
Chelsea win the FA WSL and Sam Kerr wins Golden Boot
Absolute Midas touch stuff from @SamKerr1!
🏅 NWSL Golden Boot 2017
🏅 W-League Golden Boot 2017-18
🏅 NWSL Golden Boot 2018
🏅 W-League Golden Boot 2018-19
🏅 NWSL Golden Boot 2019
🏅 FA WSL Golden Boot 2020-21 pic.twitter.com/XuWHTJ1h5z
— Marissa Lordanic 😷🤌 (@marissalordanic) May 9, 2021
Around the WorldFA WSL
The FA WSL wrapped up, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal all securing a spot in the next UEFA Women's Champions League.
Steph Catley returns for more match minutes while Alanna Kennedy has a minor surgery update.
Great to see you back out there, @StephCatley! ☺️ pic.twitter.com/fpxBgD2kwn
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) May 10, 2021
NordicNorway
Toppserien kicks off May 22
Karly Roestbakken injured (LSK Kvinner)
Nikola Orgill signed with Klepp
Teagan Micah signed with IL Sandviken
Sweden
Damallsvenken Round 3
Charli Grant got a run
Emily Gielnik and Clare Polkinghorne both played 90 minutes for Vittsjö GIK in their 1-1 draw with Dylan Holmes‘ BK Häcken. Holmes was an unused substitute.
Elise Kellond-Knight watched on as Hammarby IF were convincing 5-0 winners against KIF Örebro DFF.
Plus Aussies in Denmark (Indiah Paige Riley, Clare Polkinghorne, Emily Gielnik, Dylan Holmes) and Iceland (Emma Checker).
NWSL Challenge CupThe Portland Thorns defeated Gotham FC on Sunday morning with Christine Sinclair and Carli Lloyd scoring in regular time before the match was settled over penalties (6-5).
The regular season kicks off Saturday, May 15th.
NPLWEric gives a super-fast wrap up of some NPLW and I'm beginning to think it needs it's own show.
Queen of the WeekThe name has stuck. Jen picks about five Queen's of the week which sounds like a full house, Eric always has a few and there's enough time for Rhali, Dale and Cheryl to add ours before wrapping up the show so Cheryl can finally answer her mum's phone calls (sorry about that).
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In episode 44, Dale is focusing on being an adult aka he's working and not on the pod, Cheryl is all excited about FV Emerging, and Eric gives a shoutout to anyone who beats Manly United.
At the time of recording, there are only 79 days to the first game of the Tokyo Olympics.
Plus we announce our Queens of the Week.
Hot Topics* Chelsea and Kerr make history * Matildas Talent Identification Camp * 26-player domestic-based squad for the second Women’s Talent Identification Camp to be held in Sydney from 4 – 7 May 2021
Around the WorldUEFA Women’s Champions LeagueBarcelona and Sam Kerr's Chelsea will duel in the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League, defeating PSG and Bayern Munich respectively.
Chelsea took the win, but Bayern's Sarah Zadrazil scored a golazo. See for yourself:
BEND IT LIKE @SarahZadrazil! 🎯#CFCFCB 1:1 | 🏆 #UWCL pic.twitter.com/3srAPBYnJa
— FC Bayern Frauen (@FCBfrauen) May 2, 2021
The final will be played in Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg 5am AEST on Monday May 17th.
FA WSLOnly 7 games remain in the FA WSL. The pod crew run you through the latest including Steph Catley's return, who has qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Women's Champions League and relegation/promotion.
- Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal have locked in spots for the 2021-22 UWCL
- Leicester City promoted to WSL - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56633466
NWSL Challenge CupChloe Logarzo is flying the Aussie flag in the US at Kansas City, but the team sit on the bottom of the West Division.
NPLW Roundup* Eric gives an update on NSW and ACT football including the game he called between Blacktown Spartans and Sydney Olympic * Cheryl promotes Female Football Week in Victoria and wraps the NPLW competition including a blistering hattrick from Melina Ayres
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86 days until the Olympics. We're excited and can't wait to bring you more content in the lead up to the Games.
In episode 43 of our pod, Dale gives an update on the defunct ish Super League, Cheryl belatedly remembers to give a huge shoutout to Kate Jacewicz, Eric shares his fun perspective on Bri Davey's AFLW Best and Fairest award and Steffen helps out from the sidelines.
Hot Topics* Superleague over before it began? * Congratulations Bri Davey - AFLW Best and Fairest
Around the WorldOlympics - 86 days until Game 1
The groups are locked in 🔒 🌎
E: 🇯🇵🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇱
F: 🇨🇳🇧🇷🇿🇲🇳🇱
G: 🇸🇪🇺🇸🇦🇺🇳🇿
🥇 Who is your favourite for @Olympics gold?#OlympicFootball #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/A3UR6H1YYA
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) April 21, 2021
Drum roll please 🥁
Our fixtures for #Tokyo2020!
— Westfield Matildas (@TheMatildas) April 21, 2021
UEFA Women’s Champions League* Semi-finals: * Leg 1 - April 24/25 * Bayern 2-1 Chelsea * Barcelona 1-1 PSG * Leg 2 - May 2nd * Final: 16 May (Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg)
FA WSL (Aussie Impacts)* Results from week 10 of 22 * (9) West Ham 0-0 (11) Aston Villa * Emily Van Egmond played the full 90 * Mackenzie Arnold was the bench * Results from week 20 of 22 * (2) Man City 2-2 (1) Chelsea * Sam Kerr scored in the 25’ * (11) Aston Villa 2-2 (12) Bristol City * Ella Mastrantonio levelled in the 90+5’ * (4) ManU 4-1 (8) Tottenham * Alanna Kennedy 90+3’
Oh Lani 🔥🤩 @AlannaKennedy https://t.co/ZOEWaH0Koj
— Steph Catley (@stephcatley) April 25, 2021
- (3) Arsenal 2-0 (6) Brighton & Hove Albion
- All three Aussies started on the bench (Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams and Steph Catley)
- (9) West Ham 0-0 (5) Everton
- Emily Van Egmond started
- Raso and Arnold were named on the bench for Everton and West Ham respectively
Coming up this week* 13 of 22 * Thursday 4:30am AEST * (3) Arsenal v (9) West Ham
NPLW Roundup* NSW - NPL NSW Facebook * Capital Football - NPL Capital Football Facebook * VIC - NPLW VIC Facebook * More!
Queen of the WeekTwo weeks in a row. Maybe we don't need a committee decision?
Live on FacebookWe're live on Facebook every podcast these days. Best idea ever?
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Hot Topics* Super League? * New FIFA Rankings * “Comm Bank” Matildas * W-League expansion - read the article from Joey Lynch * Australian Professional Leagues commissioner Greg O'Rourke has said that the organisation intends to expand the W-League to "12, potentially 13 clubs," possibly in time for the 2021-22 season.
Around the WorldFriendlies* (4) Netherlands v (7) Matildas - 5-0 * (8) Canada def (6) England - 2-0 * (1) USWNT def (3) France - 2-0
Olympics - 100 days (less a few)* Chile qualify for Olympics with 2-1 aggregate over Cameroon * First World Cup in 2019 * First Olympics 2021 * China qualify for Olympics with 3-2 aggregate over Korea Republic * Did you see Korea Republic’s kit?
⚽️ The 12 teams headed to the Women's Olympic Football Tournament #Tokyo2020:
🇦🇺 Australia
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇱 Chile
🇨🇳 China PR
🇬🇧 Great Britain
🇯🇵 Japan
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇺🇸 USA
🇿🇲 Zambia
👀 Official Draw on 21 April at 10:00 CET pic.twitter.com/ja9hV5DkYa
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) April 13, 2021
- Official draw - 21st April 10:00 CET (6pm AEST) on FIFA YouTube channel
- PosPot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 41(10) Japan (Host)(5) SWE(8) CAN(22) NZL2USA
(6) GB(9) AUS(36) CHI3(4) NED(7) BRA(15) CHN(95) ZAM
EURO2022* All 16 nations are locked in for the tournament 6-31 July 2022 in England
✨ Introducing our 16 finalists ✨
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇩🇰 Denmark
🏴 England
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇹 Italy
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🟢 Northern Ireland
🇳🇴 Norway
🇷🇺 Russia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland#WEUR02022 🏆
— UEFA Women's EURO (@UEFAWomensEURO) April 13, 2021
FA CUP
Goals galore in the Fourth Round of the #WomensFACup! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Yjie9rmGEn
— Vitality Women's FA Cup (@VitalityWFACup) April 18, 2021
NPLW Roundup* Coming soon * VIC - Round 1 and video
Queen of the WeekKind of like Play of the Week, but our version.
UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueSemi-finals: 24/25 April & 1/2 May
🤩 @PSG_Feminines complete our semi-final line-up after knocking out holders Lyon in today's last-eight second leg.
Drop a GIF 📱👇 to predict who will make the final in Gothenburg next month.#UWCL
— UEFA Women’s Champions League (@UWCL) April 18, 2021
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It takes less than 24 hours of football to lose your mind. Such was the case for Cheryl, while Eric was cramming for NPLW NSW commentary and Dale was fortunate to attend yet another Grand Final.
Oh, and we took this podcast live out into the Facebook world with video.
Grand-Final Result* We analyse the final W-League match for Season 13, with Kyra Cooney-Cross' 120th minute Olimpico sending everyone into a frenzy
Read Ben Gilby's match coverage.
Shots On Target?Did our tips come anywhere close to the mark?
Regular segments* Player of the week * Goal of the week * Save of the week * Tackle of the week * Pass of the week
Still thinking about this @samkerr1 pass 🤩#GERvAUS #WeAreMatildas #GoMatildas pic.twitter.com/mpe64IplFH
— Westfield Matildas (@TheMatildas) April 11, 2021
Around the World* (2) Germany v (7) Matildas - 5-2 * Stats
Read Three Things about the Germany v Matildas match
- (3) France def (6) England 3-1
- (1) USWNT def (5) Sweden 1-1
- Coming up on April 14th
- England (6) v Canada (8)
- Matildas (7) v Netherlands (4)
- USWNT (1) v France (3)
Olympic PlayoffsCAF-CONMEBOL: (36) Chile v (51) Cameroon * April 10th * Cameroon (Nchout 78’) 1 - 2 Chile (Saez 25’, Guerrero 74’) * April 13th * Chile v Cameroon
AFC: (18) Korea Republic v China (15)* April 8th * Korea Republic (Kang Char-rim 39’) 1-2 China PR (Zhang Xin 33’, Wang Shuang 73’ (P)) * April 13th * China PR v Korea Republic * Already Qualified * (1) USA * (4) Netherlands * (5) Sweden * (6) Great Britain - ranking based on England * (7) Australia * (8) Brazil * (8) Canada * (10) Japan * (22) New Zealand * (95) Zambia * Top 10 Missing * (2) Germany * (3) France
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Eric and Cheryl take you through all the bricks and bouquets of the week in football.
Hot Topics* Goals - loads of them * Crowds - in a season of records, the two semi finals delivered great crowds * 2044 fans turned up to see Sydney FC v Canberra United * 1985 fans braved the rainy weather for the Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory match * The Matildas head into training camp in the lead up to their first match in 396 days
Semi-Final ResultsBrisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory* Missing Clare Polkinghorne and Emily Gielnik * How did the Sunny Franco signing work? * Referees under attack * Ageless Lisa De Vanna
"I just wanted to make an impact and I’ve been preaching to the girls – it’s these games that matter," De Vanna said.
Sydney FC v Canberra United* Late withdrawal of Michelle Heyman - can CBR score without her? * CBR dominated possession (39-61) * Turnovers costly for CBR (SYD 31 interceptions to 16) * Corners 6-1 in favour of CBR, but the set-piece evades them
Plus* Player of the round * Goal of the round - did one of them have a touch of this? * Save of the round * Pass of the round * Tackle of the round
The Road Home - Finals Fever
W-League Grand Final Confirmed.
Sydney will host Melbourne Victory this Sunday at Jubilee Stadium.
Tickets availeable now:https://t.co/QsZuSlqSOf pic.twitter.com/IyjzVaCD6w
— Beyond 90 (@Beyond90AU) April 6, 2021
- Record eighth Grand Final appearance for Sydney FC (and fourth in a row), and third for Melbourne Victory.
- Sydney FC have won three Grand Finals to date and are aiming to equal Melbourne City FC's all-time record of four Championships.
- Melbourne Victory won one Grand Final, in 2014, over Brisbane Roar FC.
- Head to Head
- Played 22 times
- Sydney FC won 13
- Melbourne Victory won 4
- 5 draws
Around the World
We. Are. Back 🙌🏻
The Westfield Matildas will return to the pitch against @DFB_Frauen in April!
🇩🇪 v 🇦🇺
📆 April 11
📍 Brita-Arena Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden
⏰ 12.05am (AEST)
📺 Fox Sports, ABC, Kayo and My Football Live app #WeAreMatildas #GERvAUS
— Westfield Matildas (@TheMatildas) March 24, 2021
Tillies are back, but will Ellie Carpenter be available to play and what is Tony G after?
FAWSLIt's getting close to the end for arguably the best women's competition around, with just three rounds remaining. The competition resumes after the FIFA international break.
- Joe Montemurro is leaving Arsenal
- (3) Arsenal (Caitlin Foord, Lydia Williams) continued their winning streak, defeating (11) Bristol (Ella Mastrantonio) 4-0
- Sam Kerr scored a hattrick for (1) Chelsea against (9) Birmingham City 6-0, putting Kerr equal top of the goalscoring table with Vivianne Miedema on 17 goals
- Hayley Raso's (5) Everton defeated (12) Aston Villa (3-1)
- (7) Reading lost 5-0 to (10) West Ham (Emily van Egmond)
- (8) Tottenham (Alanna Kennedy) lost 3-0 to (2) Man City
- Keep an eye on Matchday 20 of 22 (25/4 11pm AEST) which sees (2) Man City v (1) Chelsea battle for top spot
UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueQuarter-finals: 23/24 March & 31 March/1 April* Wolfsburg v Chelsea * 0-3 (aggregate 1-5) * Kerr scored in the 31’ * Lyon (Carpenter) v PSG * Aggregate 1-0 * Match rescheduled to Sunday April 18th 10pm
Semi-finals: 24/25 April & 1/2 May* Bayern v Chelsea (24/4 and 1/5) * Barcelona v Lyon/PSG
Final: 16 May (Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg)D1F* Lyon (Ellie Carpenter) v EA Guingamp postponed as Lyon report 15 COVID-19 cases in the team * Montpellier (Mary Fowler) lost 4-0 to Stade de Reims
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Hot TopicsMatildas (FIFA Ranking - 7th) matches announced
April 11th
- 00:10 Germany (2) v Matildas (7) for their first match in 396 days
- 03:00 USWNT (1) v Sweden (5)
- NWSL Challenge Cup
- 05:30 NCC v Washington
- 09:00 Louisville v Orlando
- W-League Grand Final
April 14th
- 00:00 England (6) v Canada (8)
- 02:30 Matildas (7) v Netherlands (4)
- 05:00 USWNT (1) v France (3)
Rhali Dobson's retirement
Matildas leaving before dessert
Finals - we finally have our top 4 locked in
Premiership still up for grabs
Round Results & Ladder
Plus
- Player of the round
- Goal of the round
- Save of the round
- Pass of the round
- Tackle of the round
The Road Home – 1 Game Remains
This Wednesday, watch the #WLeague battle for the Premiers Plate.@SydneyFC v @victorywleague.
Free to attend, otherwise watch on the myfootball app, Kayo or Foxsports (hopefull) pic.twitter.com/CPmAwqsghc
— Beyond 90 (@Beyond90AU) March 29, 2021
Around the World
- Hattrick for Hayley Raso, Sam Kerr with a brace and Caitlin Foord is a stickler for accuracy.
Need a goal? Call an Aussie!
— Westfield Matildas (@TheMatildas) March 28, 2021
Plus leg 2 of the UWCL matches will see Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr, subject to the latest COVID update, with four positive results among the OL professional playing group.
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Two special guests and one very excited Cheryl, as Molly Appleton and Rae Dower join the pod to discuss the recent U17 training camp.
The camp is the first in the lead up to Round 1 of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers to be held in Cessnock, NSW in September 2021.
Introduction: Rae Dower* Football Australia Women's Technical Advisor (contracted to end 2022) * Head Coach Women's U17 National Team (since 2017) * AFC Pro Diploma * Canberra United Head Coach (seasons 8&9) * Career as Detective Sergeant - 20 years
SummaryCheryl's curiosity leads to questions about:
- Ripping the bandaid off for a big career change from the Police Force to Football?
- The connection between teaching and coaching?
- Are there enough opportunities for women to coach professionally/full time?
- What's the scope of a Technical Advisor role?
Molly lifts the lid on the East Coast bias (hint: there is none) and queries the age eligibility changes for the Asian Cup.
All over, a super pos to listen to. Get into it.
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There has been a dumping of rain on the east coast of Australia, but Eric, Dale and Cheryl can talk underwater about football so here is the latest.
Hot Topics* Congratulations to Adelaide United - breaking records * Rain and postponed matches * Tokyo Olympics kick off July 23rd and runs through to August 8th but there will be no overseas spectators * The first football matches commence on July 21st with the Women's final on August 6th but we're still waiting for two more countries to qualify * Draw 21st April 7pm AEST
Round Results & Ladder
Round 13 #Wleague Results
With only a single round to go and Sydney v Victory postponed the finals are in sight. pic.twitter.com/kNsDvfdqYh
— Beyond 90 (@Beyond90AU) March 22, 2021
Plus* Player of the round * Goal of the round * Save of the round * Pass of the round * Tackle of the round
Next Round – 13(1) + 14One game remains for Round 13, and just 5 games remain in total before finals.
The Road Home – 5 Games RemainSYD (2 games remaining)
- R13 Home v MVC
- R14 Away v CBR
BRI (1 game remaining)
- R14 Home v NEW
ADL (0 games remaining)MVC (2 games remaining)
- R13 Away v SYD
- R14 Home v PER
CBR (1 game remaining)
- R14 Home v SYD
WSW (0 games remaining)NEW (1 game remaining)
- R14 Away v BRI
MCY (1 game remaining)
- R14 Home v PER
PER (2 games remaining)
- R14 Away v MCY
- R14 Away v MVC
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After the fun of chatting with Sarah Walsh, Eric Subijano, Dale Roots and Cheryl continue with a wrap of Round 12 including outtakes about beer and pickles.
Hot Topics* UEFA WCL - Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter are still in the hunt * Junior Matildas training camp in Sydney * Gabe Marzano signed by Victory as an injury replacement for Natalie Tathem
Round Results & Ladder* Melbourne City suffered their seventh loss of the season losing 0 - 4 against the Western Sydney Wanderers thanks to braces from Bryleeh Henry and Rosie Galea * Perth Glory were narrowly defeated by Canberra United 2 - 3 with Michelle Heyman becoming the W-League's all-time leading goalscorer * Emily Gielnik scored a hat-trick for Brisbane Roar in their 4 - 2 victory over Adelaide United * Melbourne City's second game in a few days saw them run out 1-0 winners over Newcastle Jets on the back of Chinatsu Kira's Goal of the Year chance
Plus* Player of the round * Goal of the round * Save of the round * Pass of the round * Tackle of the round
Next Round - 12(1) + 13One game remains for Round 12, and just 9 games remain in total before finals.
The Road Home - 9 Games RemainSYD (2 games remaining)
- R13 Home v MVC
- R14 Away v CBR
BRI (1 game remaining)
- R14 Home v NEW
ADL (1 game remaining)
- R13 Home v WSW
MVC (3 games remaining)
- R12 Away v PER
- R13 Away v SYD
- R14 Home v PER
CBR (2 games remaining)
- R13 Away v NEW
- R14 Home v SYD
WSW (1 game remaining)
- R13 Away v ADL
NEW (2 games remaining)
- R13 Home v CBR
- R14 Away v BRI
MCY (2 games remaining)
- R13 Away v PER
- R14 Home v PER
PER (4 games remaining)
- R12 Home v MVC
- R13 Away v MCY
- R14 Away v MCY
- R14 Away v MVC
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Pinch us. Dale, Eric and Cheryl are so lucky to have one of the hearts and soul of the Matildas as our special guest this pod - Sarah Walsh.
BackgroundSarah Walsh's twitter profile identifies her as a “Matilda at heart” but "Walshy" is so much more than a footballer and has become surely one of the most influential women in the game.
Debuting in 2004 in New Zealand, Sarah Walsh appeared 76 times for the Matildas including being part of the Championship-winning 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Walsh's last played international football 8+ years ago (19 Sep 2012) in a friendly against the United States. Since then she has made a terrific contribution to football and is currently the Head of Women's Football in Australia.
Walsh also played for Sky Blue FC in 2009 before winning the W-League title with Sydney FC in Season 2009/2010, later playing for the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Pod SummarySarah Walsh discusses her recent International Women's Day presentation on "Imposter Syndrome" at the Future Women Leadership Summit.
The pillars of Legacy '23 also get some attention discussing the XI Principles and the Memorandum of Understanding between Football Australia and Football NZ.
We reflect on the amazing footballers Sarah Walsh played, including those still in the game (Melissa Barbieri, Leena Khamis, Clare Polkinghorne), and those who are making a difference off the park (Kate Gill - PFA Co-Chief Executive, Heather Garriock - CEO Australian Taekwondo, and previous podcast guest Leah Blayney (Head Coach – Australia Young Matildas (U20) and Future Matildas).
Do not miss this podcast.
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Following the launch of the Queensland Football History digital portal, we have a special podcast extra with Dr Lee McGowan, Molly Appleton, Eric Subijano and Cheryl Downes.
BackgroundLee is a friend of the pod, a researcher, writer and teacher with a primary interest in critical football studies as well as a board member of Women Onside.
He's the Co-author of Never Say Die: The Hundred-Year Overnight Success of Australian Women's Football (2019) and Football in Fiction (Routledge 2020) in which Lee covers "Back of the Net" with Caitlin Foord and Kick.
In 2019, Lee was very proud to be awarded - Queensland Community Male Champion for Women’ Football.
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Talk about defensive reinforcements - Eric Subijano keeps the pod rolling, with Dale Roots shoring up the defence as the guys walk through the Round 11 carnage.
Top ScorersEmily Gielnik is still rocking the top of the goalscoring ladder with 9 goals over Michelle Heyman and Remy Siemsen - both on 7.
Head to the W-League to see more Player stats and rankings data.
PlusPlayer of the round
Goal of the round
Save of the round
Pass of the round
Tackle of the round
The Road Home - 13 Games RemainSYD (2 games remaining)
- R13 Home v MVC
- R14 Away v CBR
BRI (2 games remaining)
- R12 Home v ADL
- R14 Home v NEW
ADL (2 games remaining)
- R12 Away v BRI
- R13 Home v WSW
MVC (3 games remaining)
- R12 Away v PER
- R13 Away v SYD
- R14 Home v PER
CBR (3 games remaining)
- R12 Away v PER
- R13 Away v NEW
- R14 Home v SYD
WSW (2 games remaining)
- R12 Away v MCY
- R13 Away v ADL
NEW (3 games remaining)
- R12 Away v MCY
- R13 Home v CBR
- R14 Away v BRI
MCY (4 games remaining)
- R12 Home v WSW (Thursday)
- R12 Home v NEW (Sunday)
- R13 Away v PER
- R14 Home v PER
PER (5 games remaining)
- R12 Home v CBR
- R12 Home v MVC
- R13 Away v MCY
- R14 Away v MCY
- R14 Away v MVC
Injury News* Ellie Brush * Mackenzie Arnold
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Leah Blayney (Head Coach - Australia Young Matildas (U20) and Future Matildas) joins as our special guest on the pod to discuss the Young Matildas, Future Matildas and Legacy '23.We ask Leah to share her thoughts on Legacy '23 and how it will help the Young Matildas qualify for major tournaments.Dale delves into Leah's link with the Macarthur Rams Football Club.Leah also shares how legendary football coach Tony DiCicco helped shape her as a coach and a person.We discuss qualifying matches for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2022 and AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2022 which will be held in Shepparton (Vic) and Cessnock, NSW respectively •U20 R1 Quals 14-22 August (prev March) - Shepparton, Vic •U17 R1 Quals 18-26 September (April 2021) - Cessnock, NSWEric discusses Jets Academy players selected for U17 elite games.https://www.newcastlejetsfc.com.au/news/jets-academy-players-selected-elite-gamesCheryl wants some answers why we're not seeing more Matildas from VictoriaRead a great background article on Leah from Lucy Zelic - https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/highly-ambitious-blayney-keen-to-climb-matildas-coaching-ranksHot topics •Football Queensland - History website •Female Football WeekRound Results & LadderPlayer of the round?Goal of the round?Save of the Round?Pass of the round?Tackle of the Round?WSWvMCY 1-0 (Thursday)PERvSYD 2-6 (Thursday)NEWvADL 1-2 (Friday)MVCvCBR 1-1 (Sunday)
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Post match audio from: •0:00 Ante Juric •4:15 Ally Green •6:32 Matilda McNamara
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Alex Chidiac joins the podcast crew of Eric and Cheryl, recalling her time at Atlético Madrid and sharing insights on Melbourne City's road home.There's plenty of hot topics and big news, with the release of the full W-League fixture, Heather Reid's departure from the Football Australia board, plus football tattoos and the return of Larissa Crummer.
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Post match audio: •0:00 Jake Goodship •3:45 Ante Juric
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Cheryl is delighted to welcome Grace Gill to the pod for an enlightening one on one interview, including how Jitka Klimkova sent her into the icy realms of football.Grace, Cheryl and Dale discuss the latest hot topics in football and give their early marks for W-League Team of the Season.Round 8 of the #Wleague is complete and Brisbane has jumped up the table, taking Sydney's perfect season at their home. Adelaide round out the shortened round jumping up to third.Game Analysis (Round 8): •Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar •Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar •Adelaide United v Canberra UnitedRound 9 Predictions: •Western Sydney Wanderers (8) v Perth Glory (9) •Newcastle Jets (6) v Melbourne Victory (5) •Sydney FC (1) v Adelaide United (3) •Brisbane Roar (2) v Perth Glory (9)
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Eric and Cheryl discuss the hot topics in football this week including: •Pride round - W-League doesn't have one (YET) •Goalscorer battle •Tight at the top with 1 point separating 4 teams •Fixture balance?Plus regular updates: •Spectator numbers •Goal of the Round •Save of the Round •Pass of the Round •Tackle of the RoundGame Analysis: •Melbourne City v Sydney FC •Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United •Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets •Sydney FC v Canberra UnitedExtra Time: •Vine time with Cortnee •Vicki Linton describes Canberra as "A little bit timid"
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Post match audio: •Vicki Linton •3:24 Michelle Heyman •8:07 Ante Juric •12:32 Remy Siemsen
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The results from W-League Round 6 are in, excluding yet another postponed match (Perth Glory v Canberra United).Cheryl returns with her thoughts on Cromer Park while Eric and Dale confess their enjoyment of the dark arts. We need a social media poll on this to see how you all feel.Dale's sentiments that the episode title should be "Humidity That You Can See" highlights the enjoyable weather in Sydney.The podsters discuss hot topics including: •Latest COVID-19 impacts with Perth Glory in lockdown, compressed games and squad depths •Creating a list of qualified women/people for broadcasting opportunities •Coverage bloopersRegular segments •Goal of the round •Save of the round •Pass of the round •Tackle of the round •Game reviewsRound 7At the time of recording, we think Round 7 will see the following matches, but our confidence level is average. •SYDvCBR •MCYvPER •MVCvPER •WSWvADLBye - BRI, NEWFAWSL •Chloe Logarzo departs Bristol City and signs with Kansas City •Sam Kerr sitting pretty in the goal scoring ladderRead all of our W-League Season 13 team previews.
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Post match audio from: •Ash Wilson (Newcastle Jets) •Chantel Jones (Canberra United) •Vicki Linton (Canberra United)
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In Round 5 of the 2020-21 W-League season, the action heated up figuratively and literally, so luckily we had a special guest to help us!Junior Matildas team manager Jen Willmott does an admirable job stepping in for Cheryl. Dale enjoyed seeing a W-League legend get stuck in the net, while Eric might be more interested in his ShePlays team than his actual team.There's game analysis for: •Adelaide United v Melbourne City •Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory •Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers •Canberra United v Perth GloryJen, Dale & Eric also provide a preview of next weekend's games.
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Regular segments including: •Goal of the Round •Save of the RoundPlus new, requested segments: •Pass of the Round •Tackle of the RoundGame analysis for round 4 matches, specifically: •Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers •Melbourne Derby - Victory v City •Newcastle Jets v Brisbane RoarAn important discussion about Victory's Active Support debacle and the lack of (and delayed) response from security following objects being thrown at and towards City 'keeper Teagan Micah.Round 5 tipsAlso a conversation starter about Matildas playing in the FAWSL. How much game time are they getting? Post match press conference audio grabs from: •57:41 Ante Jurić & 150 gamer Teresa Polias •1:06:34 Dean Heffernan •1:12:38 Rado Vidošić •1:23:37 Jeff Hopkins •1:30:36 Jake Goodship •1:33:35 Ash Wilson
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3:45 COVID Update9:16 Crowds10:40 Goal of the Round14:35 Save of the Round18:50 BRIvCBR27:25 NEWvSYD33:05 ADEvPER38:00 MCYvMVCPreview: Round 4 56:00 MVCvMCY58:30 SYDvWSW1:03:15 PERvADE1:04:15 NEWvCBR1:09:10 FA WSL - COVID impacts1:21:20 Post Match Ante Juric1:26:40 Post Match Ash Wilson
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After only a couple of days, round 2 of the W-League is back already.Rosie Galea led the Wanderers to a 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets, scoring a brace in her first ever start.Canberra continued their last-minute excitement, with Nikki Flannery nailing the winner in the final moments.Victory and Roar played an entertaining 0-0 draw, somewhat thrilling the "426" football starved Victorian fans.Plus we've got post-match press conference goodies for you all to listen in on - including Jeff Hopkins at the very end. Don't miss it.
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There's so much to talk about in this episode of "Beyond, the POD". It's a long one, so charge your headphones and buckle up.We start off with a truly enlightening review of the W-league kits from our own Michael Alesich.Just moments before the pod recording, Cheryl attended the joint Football Australia, APL unbundling announcement so we get her thoughts hot off the press.COVID continues to throw rotten sandwiches around the place - leading to more fixture changes. The fixture crew do an amazing job of updating the games, but what is the impact on the players and beyond?Inspired by a recent edition of the Burn it all Down pod, we discuss the ethics of sports with a focus on the W-League.Then Eric Subijano, Dale Roots and Cheryl are right into an analysis of Round 1 followed by our deadly accurate predictions on Round 2.
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We're back with the first poddie of the new #WLeague season!Molly Appleton makes a bold prediction, Dale Roots discovers the existence of a second McKenna, and Eric Subijano talks about the players that he loves (spoiler alert: he loves many players)
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Join Molly, Eric and Cheryl to wrap up the W-League Semi Final as well as Grand Final thoughts and the impacts of COVID-19.Also on the pod, we chat about Aussies abroad and international results from She Believes, Algarve Cup and Cyprus Cup.We wrap up the pod with our favourite women's football matches ever.
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In this latest podcast, Heather Garriock joins Molly and Cheryl to talk about her time as Canberra United's W-League coach over the last three years. We quickly chat about the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final in Melbourne, and how it gave us a glimpse of what AsOne2023 could be and we're all for it.Garriock discusses her legacy at Canberra United and credits those who came before her, including former Canberra United CEO and current FFA board member, Heather Reid AM.Keep listening as Garriock delivers an ode to the youngsters and how they're the future of the W-League. Karly Roestbakken gets a nod, Hayley Taylor-Young is compared to a young Ash Sykes and more ... but is it enough? With so much more investment in women's football around the world, where are we now and how do we keep up?Next up, Garriock plans to launch a football school and aims to address the technical gap in Australian football.We discussed Matildas."This generation of Matildas, they're hot!"Emily van Egmond in her preferred 10 role, Kyah Simon playing her best football in years, plus crucial questions about that holding midfielder position. Will we ever see Alanna Kennedy playing there? Answer - she's too good as a centre back.Finally, W-League thoughts from Garriock. Can anyone beat Melbourne City?
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Molly and Eric return to digest the goal bonanza in the latest round of action in the Beyond 90 Podcast W-League Round 13 wrap.The Premiers shield has found its new home at Melbourne City, while three teams are still in the running to secure the last two finals spots.Next up, listen to the Round 14 predictions, as club loyalties are thrown out the window.Find out the challenge Eric sets Molly for the season's final Melbourne matches.Lastly, we check in to see how our Australians are fairing in England.
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Molly and Eric lay down the facts in this B90 podcast - Beyond 90 Matildas v China plus S12 R12 Wrap.
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The one where Molly Appleton and Eric Subijano chat about the penultimate stage of the AFC Group B Olympic Qualifiers. Includes detailed wraps of: •Game 1: Australia v Chinese Taipei •Game 2: Thailand v AustraliaThen a preview of the most significant match between Australia and China.If that's not enough for you, get into the Round 12 W-League preview
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In this episode, Molly takes the steering wheel and Eric navigates to deliver the Beyond 90 Season 12 Round 11 wrap. Yep, no round 10. That one is in a very bad cloud somewhere.We're not far away from the AFC Olympic Qualifying matches. Originally scheduled in Wuhan, China, the matches will now take place in Sydney following the Coronavirus threat. Your pod hosts discuss logistics with Sydney travel and accommodation given the short notice period.Next up, listen to the Round 11 game wraps which delivered some very surprising results, many of which caused chaos in the ShePlays Fantasy League but also delivered some superb goals.As more players make the move to the FAWSL, listen in to the latest up dates regarding Chloe Logarzo and Caitlin Foord. Walk through the ladder and hear more about the upcoming W-League rounds as the end of season peaks around the corner.
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"I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date." - White Wabbit, Alice in Wonderland. Cutting it fine with this episode of the Beyond 90 Podcast: Round 9 Wrap plus Fatty.The downright amazing Fatima Flores joins Molly and Cheryl to talk about the Roar Corp, MadTildas, and Level Playing Field.No chance of stopping Fatty there, so we roll onto our thoughts on the 20 player Matildas squad announcement for the Olympic Qualification series in Wuhan, China. Australia must finish first or second in Group B to advance to final phase of qualification against Korea Republic (20), Vietnam (32) or Myanmar (44) in early March 2020 •Training camp in Sydney Jan 20-27 •Depart for China on Jan 28th •Game 1: Monday 3/2 7:00pm AEDT - Chinese Taipei (40) •Game 2: Thursday 6/2 7:00pm AEDT - Thailand (38) •Game 3: Sunday 9/2 10:30pm AEDT - China (15) •Final squad (if qualified) 18We catch up on the latest w-league action including results from Round 8 and 9 •Monday 13/1 R8 - CBR v SYD 0-4 •Thursday 9/1 R9 - MCY v CBR 4-0 •Sunday 12/1 R9 - WSWvBRI 0-4 •Saturday 1/2 R9 - NEWvADE postponedAnd before we leave you alone, catch up on the aussies in the FAWSL with Sam Kerr's latest match, Jacynda Galabadaarachchi at West Ham United, plus rumours - is Caitlin Foord heading to Arsenal?
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In the Beyond 90, round 8 wrap, co-founder of ShePlays Fantasy League Ben Laws is our special guest. Molly and Cheryl round out the panel to discuss the week of W-League football plus Sam Kerr's FAWSL debut with Chelsea.If you're not across ShePlays already, it may be time to listen in and get some hot tips in this W-League fantasy competition. It's free to play, heaps of fun (even if you're losing).Ben shares how ShePlays has accelerated Women's football taking over his life. From the early days in 2016 when the competition was between a few friends and managed with an excel spreadsheet, to now with a dedicated website and plans to grow across more leagues.ShePlays fills a hole in the market with women's sports and leagues often left out of the picture when it comes to fantasy.Round 8 was cut short, with the Canberra United v Sydney FC match postponed due to smoke from the devastating Australia bushfires whilst the three other matches played out successfully.Melbourne City took the honours in a tough match against Brisbane Roar. Molly highlights that when City is on, it's just "Bam bam bam" and over.Ben learnt a valuable lesson from Perth Glory's late equaliser against Adelaide United where Mallory Weber and Crystal Thomas both impressed.Melbourne Victory scraped past an impressive Newcastle Jets. Darian Jenkins delivered a birthday present goal, while Clare Wheeler bossed in the midfield.This time last season, a total of 97 goals were in the bag compared to 85 so far in Season 12. Are the forwards failing to fire, or as Molly highlights, we're struggling to see a number 9 in form and the goalkeepers are leading the pack.Milica Mijatovic keeps climbing up the B90 Player of the Season tally. Who do you think should be in the running for Player of the Season so far?Sam Kerr had her exciting debut in the FAWSL with Chelsea up against Reading. Kerr was amongst it from the first minutes and already seems to have a great rapport with Chelsea striker and England International Beth England.
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Crikey, Molly and Groubes have done a runner but we're seriously lucky to have Eric Subijano available to co-host with Cheryl.After a short Christmas break the awesome duo throw down their mid-season wrap.Eric has all the news on the Western Sydney Wanderers rewriting their W-League history, including how and why it came about. We discuss the notorious 'theft' of Kyra Cooney-Cross from Melbourne Victory and how it could all just be a big misunderstanding.Do the Wanderers have a weakness and is Eric willing to announce it?Melbourne City are sitting on equal points with the Wanderers but the style of wins is quite different, with City looking like they can do so much more.There's also a quick chat about the Beyond 90 Player of the Season Votes. Who's on top?With so many close encounters with either a win or a draw for Adelaide United, Eric ponders how many black cats have crossed their path.Sydney FC look good in third position on the ladder and just one point off the top two, but has it all come together for them yet?Brisbane Roar may look like they're not in touch, but with four unbeaten games in a row, perhaps they're closer than you think and Eric calls them out as his pick to round out the top four at the end of the season.Canberra United match Brisbane Roar on the scoreboard and they have some great talent in Simone Charley and youngster Hayley Taylor-Young.The bottom three teams of Newcastle Jets, Perth Glory and Adelaide United are unlikely to threaten the top four for a spot in the finals but they can certainly cause trouble along the way. Eric and Cheryl discuss the unproven correlation of Matildas allocation and strong international players with how successful teams are in the w-league.We round out the conversation with a look at the run home for a few teams and Eric gives up his ShePlays fantasy team 'strategy'.
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It's just Molly and Chez again with the latest Beyond 90 Podcast: Season 12 Round 5.We wrap up the latest round of W-League including the Melbourne Derby. Cheryl has hot tips from her real life boss about the Perth Glory v Canberra United match and Molly confesses that she won't be at the Sydney Derby (not a real fan).Cheryl spends a bit of time convincing Molly that there should be a W-League All Star match for the fans and pledges to get the ball rolling with FFA.Is Remy Siemsen doing enough for a Matildas Olympic squad call up. On top of the goalscoring ladder, Siemsen is in great form and could be the #9 backup we're looking for.Later we chat about the AsOne2023 bid and latest FIFA rankings before the home stretch banter with Molly rocking out her top three for 2019 and what the next ten years will deliver.All that and more. Get listening.
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It's all happening this pod with Groubes announcing her debut at McKellar Park in the half-time Walking Football exhibition. Groubes then gives us a run down on the Round 4 clash between Canberra United and Brisbane Roar including the intensity on and off the pitch and yet another scoop and sightings.Molly and Cheryl follow up with their own tales of the Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers game out in Morwell. The Victory defenders delivered, the short term fatigue from the Women's Club Championship has dissipated and the longer term benefits are here.Molly gives a little ode to Lynn Williams, fangirl's Emma Hayes and actually says the words "City were good".We chat Sam Kerr's move to Chelsea and her being named number one the Guardian's 100 best female footballers in the world with Groubes' vote helping her along the way.Finally, because we're not busy enough, we're apparantely starting a bookclub, although we're not convinced with the operating format - eg everyone reads the same book, or we all read a random book.
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We're back with another episode of the Beyond 90 podcast.Groubes has been given a week off for good behaviour so it's just Molly and Cheryl running through the week in women's football.We kick off reminiscing about the first game of the round between Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers. What a game! I think Molly was salivating and Cheryl was in awe of the bone crunching tackles.Next up, Newcastle v Canberra and Heather Garriock's masterstroke to recruit Simone Charley. Can she be stopped?Cheryl took a long drive out to Shepparton to watch her first W-League match of the season - Melbourne City v Adelaide United. Amber Brooks, Mary Fowler and Sarah Willacy all impressed for the visitors, whilst there was a bit of a consensus that City are playing with their food.The final match of the round between Perth Glory and Sydney FC wasn't all one way but Sydney are looking the goods. Caitlin Foord looks to be in fine form and we quickly discuss versatility - is it a gift or a challenge.Next stop, Cheryl gives a progress update on Home Department approval to travel to Morwell for Melbourne Victory against the Wanderers and Molly is peaking early in her excitement for the round 6 Sydney derby clashMolly gives her tips for round 4 along with all the science in making her decisions and we wrap up by discussing the Never Say Die book launch, co-authored by Fiona Crawford and Lee McGowan, with a nod to our mate Rachel Bach.Molly definitely needs to work on her outro.
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Molly, Groubes and Cheryl cover as much ground as an attacking midfielder in this edition of the Beyond 90 podcast.We kick off with Groubes cheering for the wrong team when Canberra United took on the mighty Melbourne City Matildas.Molly goes studs up and calls Melbourne City out for playing boring and conservative football.Canberra's Simone Charley gets a good wrap with Groubes wondering if Australia's W-League defenders are ready for her.Cheryl is already reminiscing about that Natasha Dowie goal and the massive saves from Casey Dumont.The crew talk about the AFC's announcement regarding Women's Football Development plus we wrap up the rest of the Round 2 games and jump right in to talk about what's coming in Round 3.Groubes gives some shout outs and shares a bit of great news about Nicole Begg.And just when you think you're in the home stretch, there's time for reflection on which tournaments are the best for spectators to watch? Groubes gives her insights on the Asian Cup versus World Cup and the Olympics.Lastly - is it football, or is it soccer, and how do you begin to have that conversation with your mates in Australia?
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Groubes, Molly and Cheryl chat W-League after the results of Round 1 are in.We start off with a short Waifs detour before Groubes gets us back on track with a Canberra United v Perth Glory update where Groubes gives us the heads up on Leena Khamis, plus there's a new KK in town. Groubes also lifts the lid on what Heather Garriock said about Olivia Price and Leena Khamis as well as what it's like seeing Camilla and Katie Stengel in green.Next up we talk merchandise and the Facebook W-League Supporters Group. Following which Molly gives us the Sydney FC v Victory low down, including a goal celebration highlight from Shadeene Evans, but why is Molly so coy about her ShePlays Fantasy team?Finally we chat about the Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United from Thursday night and the final match of the round between Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City.
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Groubes, Molly and Cheryl get back together to catchup on as much football action as possible. We chat: •Matildas v Chile •78ers •Young Matildas and Junior Matildas •Jenna McCormick •World Cup recap including a shout out to Kerry Harris, Equal Playing Field, Kelly Lindsey (Afghanistan Women's National Team Coach), and the Lewis Football Club •Favourite W-League players to watch this season •Shout out to ShePlays and Cheryl announces her Captain
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The squad has dropped and we're here to walk you through it, plus Molly's starting XI
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We're new but we're old. Groubes, Molly and Cheryl are here to bring you just football.To kick off, we give some insight about why B90 was created then we're right into it talking about: •that new kit •Cup of Nations •Moya Dodd •USA v Matildas wrap •Early thoughts on Netherlands v Matildas •... and Molly's new washing machine
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