Australia’s longest-running women’s football podcast (est. April 2019).
History: Kyra Cooney-Cross, Matildas Cap 210
Matildas
“I’ve given everything I have for this jersey. Mentally, physically, emotionally… This was the perfect time for me to announce my retirement.”
18 years and a lifetime of memories @clarepolks89 we can’t wait to celebrate you at home #Matildas pic.twitter.com/yssFzvu6Gh
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) October 2, 2024
AFC Women’s Champions League
.@MelbourneCity‘s squad for the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League is
The Ninja A-League premiers kick-off their campaign against Bam Khatoon FC in Thailand on Sunday!
Full details: https://t.co/wNuWDAg3S3 pic.twitter.com/gkmY5WRJyD
— Ninja A-League (@aleaguewomen) October 3, 2024
Melbourne City 2-1 Bam Khatoon (Iran)
News
FIFA commits to Olympic futsal in document
From STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR THE GLOBAL GAME: 2023-2027 (Dec. 2023)
“FIFA will also propose that both futsal and beach soccer be considered as distinct football disciplines at the Olympic Games going forward.”https://t.co/KowK7hkajh pic.twitter.com/ppmX0VjOiK— Steve Harris (Tokyo) (@futsal1958) October 3, 2024
Laurent Bonadei est officiellement présenté comme le nouveau sélectionneur de l’équipe de France féminine de football.
Suivez la conférence de presse en direct : https://t.co/n8IewkPm52 pic.twitter.com/xo7sq2n1ex
— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) September 30, 2024
For $1, Name A Woman
I know there are reasons for the pricing decisions, but ideally the club would just be publicly upfront about what a dub membership gets you for your money.
I’m getting the feeling fans are more irritated by having to solve lil mysteries than anything else https://t.co/urV4YWIBKH
— Kieran Yap (@KaptinYap) October 4, 2024
(okay I’m aware I’m nitpicking a bit now but)
advertising the pick your pack store with images of players from the women’s team when alw members don’t get access to said store is certainly… a choice https://t.co/7BK8FKrc77 pic.twitter.com/y26MGK78tw
— Love, Joanna (@LostInGallifrey) October 1, 2024
Sensible Tweets
on the one hand, polks gone sad, but on the other hand, aussie kayla, it’s your time…
— burke (@ejburke_) October 2, 2024
WSL Results
Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 Aston Villa
Manchester City 2-0 West Ham United
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Liverpool
Leicester City 0-2 Crystal Palace
(Chelsea v Manchester United has been postponed due to Chelsea’s first UWCL game being scheduled two days after it)
(It’s OK to Deadname the) Conti Cup
Group A
Manchester United 2-0 Liverpool
Newcastle United 1-1 Everton (Everton won 3-0 on penalties)
Group B
Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Durham
Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland
Group C
West Ham United 6-1 Portsmouth
Southampton 0-1 London City Lionesses
Group D
Birmingham City 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion
Leicester City 1-1 Bristol City (Bristol City won 2-1 on penalties)
Group E
Aston Villa 2-0 Crystal Palace
Charlton 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Queens, Kings and Themperors of the Week
Alexandra Popp is retiring from international football
ALEXANDRA POPP RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ❤️
After 144 caps, 67 goals and an Olympic Gold Medal in 2016, the German captain today announced she will play her final game for her country in October.
: @DFB_Team_EN pic.twitter.com/gxkAwGJSqn
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) September 30, 2024
144 appearances, 67 goals, what a legacy Alex Popp!
…And thanks for the most iconic ‘player of the match’ award selfie pic.twitter.com/RYSDpwT6lu
— Izzz ⚡️ (@Izzy_Imlach) September 30, 2024
Dale – Everton didn’t lose!
FT. A brilliant point on the road!
UP THE TOFFEES! pic.twitter.com/FHMKQnZS4Z
— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) October 6, 2024
Emma – Melbourne City made her-story with their first victory in the Asian Women’s Champions League
Three points on Matchday 1 👊#MCYvBKF | #AWCL pic.twitter.com/DSHUFYrEi5
— Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) October 6, 2024
Eric – 1) Samantha Lewis (a.k.a. The Macarthur Marta) is Women Onside’s new Impact Manager 2) Courtney Brosnan saved four penalties in Everton’s Conti Cup shootout win over Newcastle United
Exciting news! Women Onside signs Samantha Lewis (@battledinosaur ) as our inaugural Impact Manager! Her expertise will help amplify our mission to empower women and drive positive change. https://t.co/hRgCSFKtSq pic.twitter.com/0FjJ3bJnis
— Women Onside (@WomenOnside) October 1, 2024
Ridiculous from Courtney Brosnan. Four penalty saves if you count the retaken penalty.
Not sure I’ve seen a better shootout performance. https://t.co/QldzOqTeeV pic.twitter.com/4JuK2Zc3eX— Stephen Conroy (@SJConroy17) October 2, 2024
FOUR penalty saves (including one retake) in the shootout! 🤯
Flawless, @court_brosnan18. 🔥💙 pic.twitter.com/MC8sstGk2a
— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) October 3, 2024
Maj – Clare Polkinghorne
No one celebrates like Polks and no one ever will 🫡 https://t.co/Rmc9nEK0xY pic.twitter.com/QbL86pYa5c
— Christina Paunovska – Trajceska (@CTrajceska) October 2, 2024
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