The self-styled ‘sporting capital of the world’ will host just six games at next year’s tournament as a result of the AFL’s considerable muscle. Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/dec/03/melbourne-falls-short-in-womens-world-cup-venue-allocation
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10 Matildas bolters who could rocket into the mix for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this season
Every part of this A-League Women season will be viewed through the prism of the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. JOEY LYNCH runs the rule over the players who could rocket into Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas plans with a big domestic campaign. Full story published in Optus Sport: https://sport.optus.com.au/articles/os36046/10-matildas-bolters-world-cup-gustavsson-aleague-women
Dockerty Cup Grand Final Preview: Hume City FC vs Avondale FC
After a year like no other (or at least a year like none other than maybe 2020), the 2021 Victorian men’s football season will reach its conclusion on Sunday afternoon: Hume City taking on Avondale FC at CB Smith Reserve for the right to call themselves champions in the Dockerty Cup’s 113th year. Full story … Continue reading Dockerty Cup Grand Final Preview: Hume City FC vs Avondale FC
Welcome Wellington, just don’t mess with Victory: A-League Women guide
Everything is on the line and nothing guaranteed as the expanded league gets set for the 2021-22 season Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/dec/02/welcome-wellington-phoenix-just-dont-mess-with-melburne-victory-a-league-women-guide
A-League Women Season Preview 2021-22: New signings, key players, ones to watch
236 days after Kyra Cooney-Cross stunned Sydney FC with a last gasp olimpico to secure Melbourne Victory the 2021-22 W-League crown, Australia's premier women's football competition returns on Friday night with a historic first: expansion side Wellington Phoenix playing the first competitive fixture of their existence against Western Sydney Wanderers in Wollongong. Full story published … Continue reading A-League Women Season Preview 2021-22: New signings, key players, ones to watch
Daniel Sturridge in for wild ride in face of logistical challenges facing Perth Glory
The club’s four-state, eight-match road trip is under way and not without drama around the former Liverpool striker Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/29/daniel-sturridge-should-consult-a-map-because-perth-glory-are-on-a-wild-ride
Something navy, this way comes — Victory hint at revival under Popovic
Unfortunately for A-League Men (ALM) fans that have been revelling in their two years of misery, the signs, it appears, are there that normal service may soon be resuming at Melbourne Victory. In defeating Brisbane Roar 3-0, Melbourne’s original ALM side secured wins from their first two regular seasons games for the first time since … Continue reading Something navy, this way comes — Victory hint at revival under Popovic
Tony Gustavsson says ‘short term fixes versus a long-term solution’ lens needed after Matildas loss
The Matildas may have fallen short in their “dress rehearsal” for the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final, but their coach insists that these are the moments the side will have to have if it is to mount a challenge for football’s biggest prize. Full story for Optus Sport: https://sport.optus.com.au/articles/os35715/matildas-australia-usa-international-friendly-gustavsson-analysis
Great expectations, no guarantees as USWNT expose Matildas frailties
A record crowd pointed to a bright future, but the same old problems remain for the Matildas Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/nov/27/great-expectations-no-guarantees-as-us-expose-matildas-frailties
Anonymity no problem for Miranda as he settles into life at Victory
With the world’s longest offseason in men’s football finally giving way to competitive football, Melbourne Victory defender Roderick Miranda is confident that his side can build upon the defensive solidity his side demonstrated against Western United in the months ahead. It almost certainly wasn’t in the job description he agreed to when he joined back … Continue reading Anonymity no problem for Miranda as he settles into life at Victory
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