FA adds second tier to Australia's football pyramid
Football Australia has flagged the introduction of a national second tier in a new calendar designed to align the national football pyramid.
2020 Schedule
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Nadeshiko fly the flag for Asia at Olympics but how much further can they go?
Hosts Japan did just enough to progress to the quarterfinals of the women's football competition at the Tokyo Olympics but can they go any further?
USWNT progress but fresh approach needed to be gold medal contenders
USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski's conservative approach has gotten the team to the Olympic quarterfinals, but it is not playing like a winner yet.
Australia do enough vs. USWNT as Fowler, Carpenter shine
It wasn't very pretty but Australia held the star-studded USWNT to a draw and claim their place in the knockout stages of the Olympics.
Winning mentality missing for USWNT in Australia draw (1:37)
USWNT, Matildas draw as Morgan denied by VAR
United States women's national team forward Alex Morgan had a goal disallowed by VAR as Vlatko Andonovski's side drew 0-0 with Australia.
Which USWNT players will retire after Tokyo? (1:57)
Matildas boss on ex-USWNT friends: 'It's go time'
Ex-USWNT assistant Tony Gustavsson will lean on every bit of inside knowledge he has when Australia faces the Americans at the Olympics on Tuesday.
Are penalty duties an unnecessary pressure for Captain Kerr? (1:52)
Why it's 'unfair' to discount Australia to progress from Group G (1:28)
Kerr can't carry Australia past Sweden as U.S. showdown looms
Australia played out topsy turvy 4-2 loss vs. Sweden that sets up a big match on Tuesday between the Matildas and the United States.
Kerr scores two, misses penalty in Matildas loss
The Matildas have been left to rue what might have been as Sam Kerr scored two but had a penalty saved in a dramatic 4-2 Olympics loss to Sweden.
The room where it happened: Inside Football Queensland's week of chaos
There are many lessons that the rest of the Australian game can learn from FQ's week of chaos; the question now is whether or not they will.
Nadeshiko show promise; China brave despite big loss
As the women's football tournament at the Tokyo Games got underway, Asia's representatives all showed positives despite vastly-differing results.
Australia find winning formula in Olympic opener
Australia opened their Olympic campaign with a 2-1 win over trans-Tasman rivals and future Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand.
Kerr nets goal, assist as Australia beat NZ
The Matildas have got their Tokyo Olympics campaign off to a near-perfect start, holding off a fast-finishing New Zealand to win 2-1.
USWNT's Heath, Matildas' Carpenter, Team GB's Weir among Olympic players to watch
The women's competition in Tokyo is stacked with both new and recognisable names. Here are the players who just might be the ones to look out for.
Assessing the Matildas' Tokyo Olympics opponents
The Matildas want to lay down a marker at the Olympics ahead of the 2023 World Cup on home soil. So what can we expect from their group opponents?
From UCLA to the Olympics: Micah's quest to turn college success into gold
Once unsure of her future in soccer, Teagan Micah took a risk in going to UCLA. Now the Matildas keeper is in Japan preparing to take on the USWNT.
Carpenter: Tough Olympic group 'best thing' for Matildas
Matildas star Ellie Carpenter reflects on her journey from Cowra to Tokyo via a UEFA Champions League victory with Lyon.
Teagan Micah on Matildas debut: Just get it over with (1:13)
Matildas pay the penalty against Japan in Olympics warm-up
A stray Alanna Kennedy arm led to the only goal of the night as Olympic hosts Japan downed the Matildas 1-0 in a pre-Games friendly.
Kerr, Fowler headline Matildas' Olympic squad
Tony Gustavsson has shown his faith in two of his most exciting prospects, with Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney-Cross named in Australia's Olympic team.
Women's World Cup 2023 is already boosting Oceania
Emma Evans, Head of Women's Football at the OFC, details the impact of the 2023 Women's World Cup already felt in Oceania.
Australia-NZ's Women's World Cup bid: 'We've actually won the gold medal'
A year on from Australia-NZ being named as hosts, FIFA's Jane Fernandez sits down with ESPN to discuss preparations for the 2023 Women's World Cup.
2020 Oly Ladder
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Chile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 7 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| China | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -11 | 1 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
2020 Team LeadersWomen's Olympic Tournament
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsWomen's Olympic Tournament
Goal Difference-18th
Goals Scored4Tied-7th
Assists4Tied-5th
Goals Conceded5Tied-7th