Welcome to the home for everything about our incredible Australian women’s football team. We’re just a bunch of passionate fans who got tired of seeing the Matildas get second-rate coverage, so we decided to do something about it.
Who We Are
We’re football mad Aussies who believe the Matildas deserve the same level of coverage, analysis, and celebration as any team in the world. Some of us have been following women’s football since the early days, others jumped on board during that magical 2023 World Cup – but we’re all united by our love for this team and what they represent.
Our crew includes:
- Long-time football tragics who’ve been watching since the W-League began
- Former players who understand the game from the inside
- Stats nerds who love diving deep into tactical analysis
- Storytellers who want to share the amazing journeys of these athletes
- Everyday fans who just love watching the beautiful game
What We’re About
Real Talk About Real Players
No corporate speak here – we write about the Matildas like the legends they are, with the respect and excitement they deserve. Whether Sam Kerr just scored a worldie or someone had an off day, we’ll tell it like it is.
Stories That Matter
Sure, we’ll cover the goals and the wins, but we’re also interested in the journeys. How did Mary Fowler go from a kid in Cairns to starring for Manchester City? What’s it like being Mackenzie Arnold facing down a penalty shootout with 75,000 people screaming? These are the stories we love telling.
From Grassroots to Glory
We reckon every current Matilda started somewhere – probably at a suburban oval getting yelled at by an enthusiastic parent from the sideline. We love covering the whole ecosystem, from junior clubs to the big stage.
No Gatekeeping
Whether you can name every player who’s ever worn the green and gold or you just started watching during the World Cup, you’re welcome here. Football is supposed to be fun, and that’s how we keep it.
What You’ll Find Here
Match Coverage
We break down every game with the passion of fans and the insight of people who actually understand what’s happening tactically (most of the time).
Player Stories
Deep dives into the players we love, from household names to rising stars you should be watching.
The Good Oil on Tactics
Tony Gustavsson’s pressing game, set piece routines, why certain players work well together – we love getting into the weeds of how this team actually plays.
Community Vibes
Local clubs, youth programs, the volunteers making it all happen – the grassroots stuff that keeps the game alive.
Real Impact
How the Matildas are changing Australian sport and society. These women are doing more than just playing football.
Why We Do This
Because the Matildas are bloody brilliant and deserve coverage that matches their quality. For too long, women’s football got the scraps – terrible time slots, minimal coverage, and writing that felt like an afterthought.
We’re here to change that narrative. These athletes are world-class professionals who’ve dedicated their lives to representing Australia. They deserve analysis, celebration, and storytelling that matches their commitment.
Our Vibe
Passionate But Not Blind
We love this team, but we’re not here to blow sunshine. If something’s not working, we’ll say so. If someone plays brilliantly, we’ll celebrate it.
Inclusive Always
Football belongs to everyone. Whether you’re 8 or 80, just started watching or been following for decades, reckon you know everything or freely admit you’re still learning – you’re our people.
Aussie Through and Through
We write like we talk, celebrate like we mean it, and never take ourselves too seriously. But when it comes to the football, we’re serious about getting it right.
How This Works
No Corporate Overlords
We’re independent, which means we can write what we want without worrying about upsetting sponsors or official partners. If something needs saying, we’ll say it.
Quality Over Clicks
We’d rather write one great article than ten rushed ones. When we publish something, we want it to be worth your time.
Community Driven
Got a story idea? Spotted something we missed? Reckon we got something wrong? Let us know! The best conversations happen when everyone’s involved.
Get Involved
Join the Chat
Comments are open, social media is active, and we actually read what you send us. Share your thoughts, disagree with our takes, tell us about your local club – it all makes this better.
Share Your Stories
Know a player we should profile? Got a grassroots club doing amazing things? Witnessed something special at a match? We want to hear about it.
Spread the Word
The more people reading quality women’s football content, the better it gets for everyone. Share our stuff, tag your mates, get the conversation going.
A Quick Reality Check
We’re not affiliated with Football Australia, any clubs, or anyone official. We’re just fans doing this because we love it. Sometimes we’ll get things wrong – when we do, we’ll own it and fix it.
We believe in being fair, accurate, and respectful, but we also believe in having opinions and backing them up. If you disagree with something we’ve written, that’s half the fun of being a football fan.
What’s Next
The Matildas are just getting started. World Cups, Olympics, new stars emerging, the game growing – there’s so much to look forward to. We’ll be here for all of it, telling the stories that matter and celebrating the team that’s captured the heart of a nation.
Drop Us a Line
General chat: hello@matildas.org.au
Story ideas: stories@matildas.org.au
Tell us we got something wrong: corrections@matildas.org.au
Technical stuff: help@matildas.org.au
Or just find us on social media – we’re usually there arguing about formations or celebrating someone’s latest goal.
Thanks for being here. Let’s enjoy this incredible journey together. Up the Matildas! 🇦🇺⚽