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@NWSL @JeffKassouf Always cops one in the face as a bonus to the goal. Tough as….

Alanna Kennedy's first goal of the season ties things up in stoppage time! 😱

@KaptinYap And depending on how people look in camp. Surprised at not giving Jancevski the start.

@MariaBerryAus At a glance, it looks like he went with players currently playing NPL over ones who’ve been on holiday, which I get, but in hindsight I think for the first game the top players like McKenna needed to start

There are caveats to this loss, like a brand new team, many who haven’t played together or against senior international sides. BUT, the passing game in midfield didn’t stack up against the type of tactics AFC teams have often deployed against Australia. It’s not a new issue

@KaptinYap Well said Kieran. Wherever I have been internationally for football @AnnOdong is held in so much admiration and respect. A great ambassador for our country.

She made The Matildas mainstream. The side has always had great players, but Ann and her team at FA & Women’s Game made sure everyone knew about them. The sport wouldn’t be where it is without her. She’s the global benchmark and I cannot wait to see what she does next.

@Reidyfour @VinceRugari I prefer boring to stressful and heartbreaking.

The Socceroos are… quite good? #CHNvAUS

@Reidyfour @ImpetusFootball @OptusSport @VinceRugari Yup.

@KaptinYap It was a fun show with Libbi and her new podcast. Libbi is on her own woso journey and wanting to bring others along with her. Have a listen to some interesting stuff about the football big picture like the new Ange and the Boss movie.

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/red… Recommended listening. Aussie woso history with the great @MariaBerryAus

@alexiawfc @KaptinYap Like the dramatic design. Don’t like the tight round collar.

no bc wow

@Matildasactive Would have liked to see Holly Mac starting as a 9. Instead of Meeks the midfielder.

Happy 2025 Tillies fans! 👋 💚💛 Not long till kick off and this is how the Matildas line up for their first game of the year.

@jamiespangher 1 - will this affect KCC’s playing minutes? 2 - so will we see you back at Brunswick Zebras?

Chloe Kelly on Instagram: “Your roots always pull you back ❤️”

@gomvfc Makes a difference having a bit of pace up front.

Debuts don’t get much better than this Holly Furphy😍 Back in your hometown and straight on the score sheet 🔥

@JosephCarrozzi @VinceRugari @DavidCrisafulli And the feds should be making a decent contribution to this upgrade as well. A fight worth having - although there shouldn’t be any fight - it’s blooming obvious.

No single piece of infrastructure would have a greater positive impact on Australian football than a redeveloped Perry Park. Beyond that, there’s an obvious need for a second rectangular stadium in Brisbane due to Suncorp’s size, hire cost and overuse. Please let this happen.

@EqualizerSoccer A little photoshopping could have removed the golden antlers on his head.

Angel City has named Sam Laity as interim coach as preseason gets underway. New ACFC sporting director Mark Parsons previously told EQZ that he would be patient in the search for a full-time head coach as the #NWSL season nears. 🔗 equalizersoccer.com/quick-update/s…

@KaptinYap @jamiespangher Quality technique under pressure. Others need to watch and learn. This can be coached if the player is willing to work on it. Otherwise is just more over the bar rubbish.

@jamiespangher Superstar

Kyra Cooney-Cross what a belter 🔥

@aleaguewomen @teopellizzeri Lovely to see a distance shot that doesn’t go over the bar.

That is some strike from distance 😮‍💨🎯 Melissa Taranto scores her first goal since October 2023 and what a clean finish it was 🙌 📺 Watch #WUNvPER live now on Paramount+ and 10 Play

@TheDanLauletta Warrior!

Lauren Barnes is back with the Reign on a 1-year contract. An original member of the club, she is in line to become the first players to log 20,000 #NWSL minutes this season

@KaptinYap Cannot abide grey shirts for football. They are a kiss of death.

It arrived

@KaptinYap Nup.Not the old guy with little international experience and domestic success based on having the biggest player budget. But doesn’t it show how low our stocks are here & how we seem to have no appeal to overseas quality coaches how our search has been a non-strategic shambles.

With Leah Blayney & Casey Stoney officially out of contention for The Matildas job , here are my two solutions. Rado Vidosic : worked with current players and youth team, helped transition City from big name recruiters to youth focus. Has won trophies. Or maybe this…

@KiersTheivam @CaseyStoney We’re jealous.

Canada got a good one. Congrats @CaseyStoney and Canada Soccer.

@jamiespangher Back in the day the old Sunshine George X ground was far worse. And Preston Makedonia!

I know my Victorians are laughing at pundits asking Ange Postecoglou about how it was to play on the Tamworth pitch as if he hasn’t dealt with South Melbourne travelling to Heidelberg Olympic Village in the depths of July