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Tough year for Steph Catley leads to Tokyo

An injury-plagued season for Steph Catley meant league appearances seemed far away, let alone making a second Olympic squad. However, her return to fitness was well-timed with the Victorian defender booking her ticket to Tokyo. “It feels amazing.

Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley with their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qantas boarding passes

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster: Introducing the defenders

The groups have been drawn, the matches set, and now Australia has a squad for Tokyo! With kick-off in the first game against New Zealand just around the corner, it's time to meet the team that will be representing Australia. Next up are the women in the backline: the defe

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Player Profile: from Blacktown to the world stage, Courtney Nevin's journey to the Matildas squad

From backyard goals to the biggest stage in the world, get to know the football journey of young defender, Courtney Nevin. When Courtney Nevin was just 14, she asked her father to build a practice goal at home to help improve her skill level.

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Arrival in Nara: Matildas welcomed in Japan

With only couple of days to go until the Matildas face Japan in their final warm up game, the team has arrived in the Japanese city of Nara to prepare. The city and its people have welcomed the Australian team with open arms, from banners and well-wishes in the hotel and at t

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Matildas touch down in Japan, Kellond-Knight looks forward to playing host nation

The Matildas have officially arrived in Japan for their pre-games training camp in Nara, with Elise Kellond-Knight speaking to media ahead of their final tune-up. "The process was actually quite smooth and everyone's looking pretty fresh today," Kellond-Knight said of the Mati

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NAIDOC WEEK 2021: Jada Whyman and how Country heals her

This year’s theme for NAIDOC Week, ‘Heal Country,’ is one of special significance to Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman, Jada Whyman, with her passion for healing Country coming from the way in which Country has healed her. The Future Matilda has spent her fair share of time side