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2019 Season
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W-League forms plans to dovetail with NWSL
Change is coming to the W-League as league chiefs consider a raft of reforms aimed at bolstering Australia's women's competition and the Matildas.
Teams boss Casserly joins FFA exodus
The exodus of leading members of the FFA has widened with head of national performance Luke Casserly to leave the position.
Van Egmond switches Orlando Pride for Melbourne City
Emily van Egmond has joined Melbourne City for the upcoming W-League season.
Salisbury to be Matildas' first Hall of Famer
Former Australia captain Cheryl Salisbury, will become the first female footballer to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame next month.
Australia star Sam Kerr at home in NWSL, but for how long?
Sam Kerr looks like a back-to-back NWSL MVP. But is she ever closer to leaving for a European club? Alex Morgan knows how tough the decision is.
Coaches union critical of FFA's management review
Alen Stajcic will not be allowed to make submissions to a review of FFA national team management, Australia's football coaches union has argued.
Dash confirm Polkinghorne's exit for 'family reasons'
Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne's stint with American club Houston Dash is over with the veteran returning to Australia for personal reasons.
Netball great Ellis joins review of FFA management
The FFA has named a three-person panel to review national team management following the controversial sacking of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic.
David Gallop set to stand down as FFA boss
David Gallop will quit his job as Football Federation Australia's chief executive at the end of the year.
USWNT named best team; Messi, Ibra win ESPYs
Alex Morgan, Lionel Messi, Sam Kerr and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have been honoured at Wednesday's ESPY awards the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
FFA agree to hand control of A-League over to clubs
An impasse over creating an independently-run A-League has been broken with Football Federation Australia to soon cede control to clubs.
Australia should no longer accept 'honourable defeats'
Australia were brave and showed plenty of heart in their shootout loss to Norway. Unfortunately, those traits alone will never win you a World Cup.
No magic, only heartbreak in Australia's Women's World Cup loss to Norway
Australia thought it had a legitimate shot to win the Women's World Cup, but Saturday's loss to Norway on penalty kicks ended the Matildas' run.
Norway beat Australia on pens, reach last eight
Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.
Offensive-minded Matildas looking to step up the D against Norway
Strong on offense, weak on defense. Australia will need to be a more complete team if it has aspirations of going far in the knockout rounds.
Women's World Cup predictions: Who will win the title in France?
Which teams will reach the semifinals in France? Who will meet in the final? And which players should win the Golden Glove and Golden Ball?
Women's World Cup roundtable: No one is underestimating Sam Kerr and Australia
Is VAR doing more harm than good? Which players must step up in the knockout stages? We tackle the biggest questions heading into the Round of 16.
Matildas midfield laying the platform for Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr cannot single-handedly take Australia past the round of 16 -- it's midfield where the Matildas' World Cup hopes rest.
Sam Kerr's four goals lift Australia to knockout round
Australia got exactly what it needed against Jamaica: A record night from Sam Kerr, some rest and enough goals to grab second place in Group C.
Kerr nets four in Australia's win over Jamaica
Sam Kerr struck four times to send Australia through to the last 16 of the women's World Cup with a 4-1 victory against Jamaica on Tuesday.
Milicic, Matildas not getting caught up in knockout round speculations
Speculation can run rampant heading into the final week of group play. The Matildas are instead trying to focus on the match ahead versus Jamaica.
Australia were lucky against Brazil but can't rely on that fortune again
Australia may be galvanised after their stunning win over Brazil, but that doesn't mean the problems that plague the Matildas have been resolved.
Kerr hits back at 'haters' after Matildas win
Australia team skipper Sam Kerr hit back at critics after the Matildas came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2.
Australia scores wild comeback win over Brazil in Women's World Cup
Australia is only the second team in Women's World Cup history to come back from two goals down, beating Brazil only after a VAR-confirmed own goal.
2019 WWC Table
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| South Africa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Italy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Scotland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Canada | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +18 | 9 |
| Sweden | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Chile | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Thailand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -19 | 0 |
2019 Team LeadersFIFA Women's World Cup
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA Women's World Cup
Goal Difference38th
Goals Scored9Tied-7th
Assists4Tied-7th
Goals Conceded6Tied-15th