Matildas Abroad
Ever since Australia and New Zealand secured the 2023 Women’s World Cup hosting rights, there has been a flurry of Matildas signing with European clubs.
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Securing the Women’s World Cup: Emotions running high
By Angela Christian-Wilkes In the wee hours of Friday morning, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Emotions are still running high. But in the months leading up to the announcement, the bid occupied a grey and shapeless space in my mind—a football fog, …
What you need to know about the Women’s World Cup announcement
In just a few days the host country of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be announced. With just Australia/New Zealand and Colombia remaining after Brazil dropped out in recent weeks and Japan withdrew with days remaining, our local bid remains the favourite. Recently FIFA released their Bid Evaluation Report, with Australia/New Zealand earning …
As One: why Australia and New Zealand’s 2023 World Cup bid matters
By Samantha Lewis “For us, women’s football is much more than a game,” says the introduction to Australia and New Zealand’s historic joint bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. “It is a game-changer for women in our countries, where we celebrate our proud history of advancing women’s leadership, promoting women’s sport and striving …