Commonwealth Bank Matildas News

Kennedy: Travel is not a problem after long haul flight from Europe

With the Matildas poised to take on New Zealand at QCB Stadium on Friday 8 April, Australian centre back Alanna Kennedy spoke in-depth about the extensive travel needed to get to game day. This is a relatively new problem for the Matildas it was only four years ago that nation

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Disney+ teams up with the Matildas to showcase Australian sporting spirit

The Walt Disney Company and Football Australia today announced a new Australian-commissioned Disney+ Original which will tell the story of the Australian women's national football team, the Commonwealth Bank Matildas, as they prepare for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ on home s

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Raso: Playing in Queensland's conditions will suit us

Ahead of the Commonwealth Bank Matildas' match against New Zealand this Friday, winger Hayley Raso has declared that the Townsville conditions will be an advantage to her and the team. With temperatures predicted to be closing in on 30 degrees near kick-off and humidity over 7

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Gorry: I’m just playing with pure enjoyment of the game again

In the lead up to the Commonwealth Bank Matildas' two-game friendly series against New Zealand, Katrina Gorry spoke to the media from Townsville. Her inclusion in the squad is her first opportunity to pull on the green and gold since Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifying against Thail

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23 players selected for April International against New Zealand

Commonwealth Bank Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player squad for April's fixtures against FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ co-host New Zealand in Townsville and Canberra. Australia will take on their FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ co-hosting partners at QCB Sta

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PFA names A-League Women’s Team of the Season

A-League Women's Premiers and Grand Finalists Sydney FC have dominated the PFA's Team of the Season, with five players voted into the starting XI and a total of seven included in the squad. The PFA announced the 17-player squad ahead of Sunday's blockbuster 'Big Blue' Grand Fi

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Jessika Nash receives Collette McCallum Medal

Australian international Jessika Nash has been awarded the 2021 Collette McCallum Medal which celebrates the overall conduct and commitment of a female player representing Australia's junior teams. The award, which is a joint Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and Footba

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Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas confirmed for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica™

The Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas have been confirmed as one of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) three representatives at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022™. This will be the first time since 2006 that Australia will participate at a FIFA U-20 Wome

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Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin sign with Hammarby Fotboll

Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin have signed with the Swedish side Hammarby Fotboll, with contracts that will see them in the OBOS Damallsvenskan until 2023. The duo makes the move from Melbourne Victory to Sweden, the first time both have played for an overseas club.

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How to watch Australia v New Zealand two-match series

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are lined up for a blockbuster two-match home series with our co-hosts for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™ and Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand. The two-match series will see Australia play their first-ever game in Townsville, before finishing u

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Matildas at Home: Sydney book grand final spot, Melbourne derby on the horizon

The A-League Women's finals series has served up two incredible clashes with some Commonwealth Bank Matildas taking centre stage. But before the finals action, there was one final regular-season match. Canberra United and Brisbane Roar dished up a 3-3 draw to roun

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CommBank Matildas to play historic home international in Townsville

The opening match of the Commonwealth Bank Matildas international series with New Zealand will be a historic encounter in Townsville, Queensland on Friday, 8 April at QCB Stadium.

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500 days to go: Players and organisers excited to leave FIFA WWC lasting legacy

With the 2023 FIFA Women's Cup now less than 500 days away from kick-off, many of Australia's players and executives came together to commemorate the milestone, and discuss what it means to host the world's largest female sporting competition. ... Amongst those involved

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IWD 2022: Rae Dower continues to break the bias in coaching

International Women's Day gives the community a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in the pursuit of gender equality. Across nations and occupations, women are breaking the bias which has seen them excluded, barred, or not considered for certain

Sydney FC celebrate their win over Adelaide which won them the premiershup

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Matildas at Home: Sydney FC claim premiership in dramatic final round

It was another busy weekend for the Commonwealth Bank Matildas in the A-League Women's as Sydney FC secured the first silverware of the season. The action once again began midweek with Melbourne City defeating Newcastle Jets 2-0.