In a 2022 survey, one in four A-League Women players said they had experienced some form of emotional, psychological, verbal or financial abuse in football. Australia's player's union wants to fix that.
'It's bull****': Matildas alumni slam Football Australia's 1975 recognition
Football Australia's formal recognition of a women's club team from 1975 as the "first Matildas" has divided the alumni community. Now, many of them are demanding answers.
Photo shows Three women wearing green and yellow Australia scarves stand in an empty stadium to pose for a photo'A great analysis opportunity': Matildas to face reigning gold medallists ahead of Olympic campaign
The Matildas are sparing nothing in their bid to head home from Paris with something to show for their efforts, with a friendly against Canada locked in ahead of the Olympics.
Photo shows Mary Fowler applauds Matildas fansSoccer stardom beckons for a generation of African-Australian teenagers
Amlani Tatu isn't flipping the soccer world upside down just yet, but the 16-year-old is one of a generation of players with African heritage who are turning heads.
Photo shows A soccer player flips around mid-airMatildas captain Kerr signs extension with Chelsea
Matildas superstar captain Sam Kerr has re-signed with Chelsea until 2026 as she attempts to add more silverware to her trophy-laden time with the English powerhouse.
Photo shows Chelsea player Sam Kerr in a jacket, holding a bottle, walking on the pitch before a matchPalestinian football boss says Australia denied visa 'under the pressure' of Israel ahead of FIFA qualifier
Jibril Rajoub was denied a visa ahead of a FIFA World Cup qualification match in Perth on Tuesday, a month after pushing for Israel to be removed from FIFA over its actions in Palestine.
Photo shows Jibril Rajoub wearing a blue blazer and white button-down shirt'It's so much more': Matildas won't let Olympics define golden generation's legacy
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is determined to leave Paris with a medal draped around his neck, but says his team "stands for so much more than just the result".
Photo shows Steph Catley holds a ballArnold says Socceroos will have nine changes for World Cup qualifer
Australia are already guaranteed passage through to the next phase of qualifying after winning their opening five games.
Photo shows Football coach Graham Arnold on the touchline, screaming instructions to his playersWith Australia's national teams riding high, why is the A-League on the brink of collapse?
The A-League owners pushed for the split away from Football Australia, but they left the sport's governing body with the three biggest money-spinners: the Matildas, Socceroos and grassroots football. Now the professional league is at risk of collapse.
Photo shows A woman looks on with her hands behind her head.'It's unacceptable': Arnold blasts dangerous pitch as Socceroos see off Bangladesh in World Cup qualifier
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold hits out at the "dangerous" pitch as Australia defeats Bangladesh 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Will FIFA's new match calendar help or hurt the women's game?
From 2026, women's football for club and country will look different. So, what exactly has FIFA done, and will it help grow the game?
Photo shows Ellie Carpenter has the ball between her legs with Lauren Hemp running behind her'This is a love story': New Western Sydney Wanderers film shines light on Australia's forgotten sporting fairytale
They were a football club built by the people and for the people of Western Sydney, who went on to achieve something no other club had done. So why don't more people appreciate the Wanderers' fairytale?
Photo shows Western Sydney Wanderers fans make their way to the A-League grand final.Mariners captain announces retirement a day after club's historic win in A-League men's grand final
39-year-old Danny Vukovic announces he is stepping down as a player after a career of more than 20 years and will be joining the club's coaching team as a goalkeepers' coach.
Photo shows Central Coast Mariners players on stage at a celebration for their historic a-league winCentral Coast Mariners complete treble with 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory in A-League Men grand final
The Central Coast Mariners have completed an historic treble after defeating Melbourne Victory 3-1 at a sold-out A-League Men grand final in Gosford.
Weary Matildas turn attention to China matches after All Stars clash
After long club seasons with Arsenal, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross will relish the opportunity to join their Matildas teammates in camp.
Photo shows Cortnee Vine and Caitlin Foord runNewcastle United hammered 8-0 by A-League All Stars, women lose 1-0 to Arsenal
Arsenal FC claimed a 1-0 victory over a stoic A-League Women side after the men's team destroyed a young Newcastle United team 8-0 in the All Stars double-header in Melbourne.
Photo shows Two soccer players, one wearing black and one wearing green and white, during a gameHow the legacy for the Women's World Cup will make the A-League Men grand final pitch perfect
Knowledge gained from the Women's World Cup has been vital for Tom Jenkin and his team, as they prepare Gosford turf for the biggest football match in Central Coast history.
Photo shows A man pushes a large green mower across sport stadium turf.Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Olympics because of ACL injury
Matildas star Sam Kerr will miss the upcoming Paris Olympics after being officially ruled out because of an ongoing ACL injury.
Photo shows A woman looks on with her hands behind her head.'Crazy' Australia trip slammed by Newcastle United legend
Just hours after completing its Premier League season, Newcastle United hopped on a plane to travel to Australia for a two-game post-season tour. Club legend Alan Shearer slams the trip as "madness".
Photo shows Alan Shearer looks to one side'No place in our game': Three A-League players stood down over alleged betting scandal
Football Australia issues no fault suspensions to three Macarthur FC players after they were charged over an alleged betting scandal.
Photo shows A footballer sat on the ground with a ball at his feetAustralia announced as host country for 2026 Women's Asian Cup
The Matildas will get another chance to thrill local football fans on home soil with Australia named as the host nation for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.
Photo shows Footballer Caitlin Foord running in celebration, finger in the air, after socring for her country