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Matildas Abroad: WSL drama and consistent Carpenter

Ross Papadakis

7 days ago2 min read

Matildas Abroad: WSL drama and consistent Carpenter

Front Page Football wraps up the best from Australia's female footballers overseas in our weekly Matildas abroad report.

Matildas Abroad: Fowler shines, Gorry dominates, and Cooney-Cross stars

Ross Papadakis

Dec 103 min read

Matildas Abroad: Fowler shines, Gorry dominates, and Cooney-Cross stars

Front Page Football wraps up the best from Australia's female footballers overseas in our weekly Matildas abroad report.

Matildas analysis: New faces steal the show in Chinese Taipei win

Jake Holub

Dec 64 min read

Matildas analysis: New faces steal the show in Chinese Taipei win

In this analysis, Jake Holub writes that the Matildas' new faces ultimately stole the show in their win over Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park.

A-League Women: Naomi Chinnama taking it one day at a time ahead of new Glory adventure

Matt Olsen

Nov 26 min read

A-League Women: Naomi Chinnama taking it one day at a time ahead of new Glory adventure

Naomi Chinnama spoke to FPF ahead of her Perth Glory stint beginning with an A-League Women's opener against old friends at Melbourne City.

"We're not that far off" - Stenta plotting Adelaide United's A-League Women's rebound

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 314 min read

"We're not that far off" - Stenta plotting Adelaide United's A-League Women's rebound

Adelaide United Women's coach Adrian Stenta spoke to FPF about his side's determination to rebound after a disappointing 2023/24 season.

Adelaide United's Emily Condon aiming to give young female footballers an advantage

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 274 min read

Adelaide United's Emily Condon aiming to give young female footballers an advantage

Entering her 11th A-League Women's season, Emily Condon is looking to give young female footballers the advantage she never had.

The irregular season: 2024 in the NPLW Victoria

Declan Mythen

Sep 184 min read

The irregular season: 2024 in the NPLW Victoria

FPF's Declan Mythen explains the unusual results witnessed throughout the 2024 NPL Victoria Women season.

How Kosta Jaric brought enjoyment back to treble-chasing West Adelaide

Antonis Pagonis

Sep 146 min read

How Kosta Jaric brought enjoyment back to treble-chasing West Adelaide

West Adelaide head coach Kosta Jaric spoke to FPF about his first season at the club, as his side prepares for the 2024 WNPL SA Grand Final.

Young Matildas outclassed in horrific World Cup showing

Matt Olsen

Sep 114 min read

Young Matildas outclassed in horrific World Cup showing

The Young Matildas finishing their recent World Cup campaign goalless proves Australia's place in the world game is facing a harsh reality.

Perth International Football Cup: Reviewing the week that was

Matt Olsen

Sep 55 min read

Perth International Football Cup: Reviewing the week that was

FPF reviews the Perth International Football Cup, as four European women's sides visited Western Australia last week.

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on

Harry Bailey

Aug 317 min read

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on

FPF analyses the Legacy '23 plan’s five pillars as a framework for assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on.

Olympics 2024: Assessing the Matildas' group stage opponents

Cody Ojeda

Jul 255 min read

Olympics 2024: Assessing the Matildas' group stage opponents

FPF looks in-depth at the Matildas' fellow competitors at the Olympics to see what Tony Gustavsson's side is facing in France.

Heyman saved the party amidst Matildas' hero's welcome in Adelaide

Antonis Pagonis

Jun 24 min read

Heyman saved the party amidst Matildas' hero's welcome in Adelaide

The Matildas rescued a late draw against China at Adelaide Oval thanks to A-League Women's top goalscorer Michelle Heyman.

Matildas in Adelaide: A long awaited return

David JA Grant

May 317 min read

Matildas in Adelaide: A long awaited return

The Matildas will return to Adelaide for the first time in five years, facing China in just their ninth-ever game in the SA capital.

Previewing an exciting month for Australia's "other" national teams

Matt Olsen

Mar 215 min read

Previewing an exciting month for Australia's "other" national teams

After critical periods for the Socceroos and the Matildas, Australia's "other" national teams now have a massive few weeks ahead of them.

"That used to be me" - Panagaris reflects on her journey and first Adelaide United goal

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 86 min read

"That used to be me" - Panagaris reflects on her journey and first Adelaide United goal

Adelaide United's Chrissy Panagaris speaks to FPF about her first professional goal and her journey from the WNPL to the A-League Women.

Flexibility key to Matildas success at the Paris Olympics

Jake Holub

Mar 75 min read

Flexibility key to Matildas success at the Paris Olympics

Last Wednesday night saw the Matildas secure qualification for the Olympics, smashing Uzbekistan in an overpowering display.

A-League Women: Reds "bend but don't break" with Emily Condon inspiration

Antonis Pagonis

Dec 18, 20233 min read

A-League Women: Reds "bend but don't break" with Emily Condon inspiration

Emily Condon played a major role as Adelaide United turned the tables on Wellington in the last 20 minutes of their A-League Women clash.

Holly McNamara's injury woes could be the making of her career

Jack Twohill

Nov 22, 20234 min read

Holly McNamara's injury woes could be the making of her career

Holly McNamara must overcome pain and adversity again. Jack Twohill explains why her injury struggles could be the making of her career.

A closer look at Perth Glory's excellent A-League Women's start

Matt Olsen

Nov 20, 20235 min read

A closer look at Perth Glory's excellent A-League Women's start

How is Alex Epakis' Perth Glory currently exceeding expectations in the A-League Women, and what lies ahead? FPF takes a closer look.