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The Cabbage Patch Matildas (Cap 240: Jacynta Galabadaarachchi)

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@allyc.bsky.social, @ejburke.bsky.social, @daleroots.bsky.social & @ericsubijano.bsky.social celebrate tournament success for Australia's U23 team! They also revel in Steph Catley's Ballon d'Or nomination, and more.

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2025 Ballon D’Or Nominee Analysis: Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City/Malawi) Picture Credit: Dylan Buell/NWSL Overnight the nominees for the 2025 Ballon D’Or Feminin Award were announced, with 30 of the globe’s best players recognised for their outstanding years, and the fi…

Ballon D’Or 2025 Nominees
The 2025 Ballon D’Or Feminin nominees came out yesterday, and the inclusion of Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga might just be the most significant inclusion of all 30 nominees.

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#KCBABY #BallonDor

Athlone Town creates history on the continent Roisin Molloy and Madison Gibson played starring roles for Athlone Town in Athlone's historic first wins in the UEFA Women's Champions League Qualifying.

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It was a dream first venture into continental football for Women's @leagueofireland.bsky.social side Athlone Town, and two players in particular played starring roles in those wins.

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Why Leah Williamson should be a Ballon D'Or Contender Leah Williamson has had a year to remember for both club and country, but will her position stop her from individual recognition?

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Leah Williamson has had a year unlike just about any other, but is she done breaking trends in 2025 and will she break the Ballon D’Or’s bias against defenders?

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Euros 2025 Key Match Up To Watch: The Final – Keira Walsh vs Patri Guijarro Tonight it is all decided – the final of the 2025 Euros is upon us. In a rematch of the final of the 2023 World Cup, England will take on Spain for the title. But who will emerge victorious? Ahead …

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The midfield will be the area to watch tonight in the final of the @weuro2025bot.bsky.social, and we take a look at a key match up that will be at the heart of it all.

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Germany vs Spain Euros Semi Final Match Preview Will it be the titles record holder or the reigning World Champions that will make the final of the 2025 Euros?

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We have one finalist for the @weuro2025bot.bsky.social, now we need a second. Will it be Germany or Spain that will join England in Sunday night’s final? We preview the match here

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England vs Italy Match Preview: Euros 2025 Semi Final 1 Who will be the first team to qualify for the final of the 2025 Euros?

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The first semi of the 2025 Euros is happening tonight, but will it be the English or Italians that progress? We preview the match here

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Delphine Cascarino vs Jule Brand Our final article in our 2025 Euros Quarter Finals Match Ups to Watch series takes a look at a pair wingers looking to cause chaos in the tonight’s match.

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Our final article in our @weuro2025bot.bsky.social Quarter Finals Match Ups to Watch series takes a look at a pair of wingers looking to cause chaos in the tonight’s match.

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Alexia Putellas vs Lia Walti Which star midfielder is going to help their side move on to the next stage of the 2025 Euros?

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Article three in our @weuro2025bot.bsky.social Match Ups to Watch series takes a look at a pair of star midfielders looking to help their respective sides progress to the next stage of the tournament.

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Stina Blackstenius vs Alessia Russo Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo play similar roles, but which one will help their side book a date with Italy in the Semis of the 2025 Euros?

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Article two in our 2025 Euros Match Ups to Watch series takes a look at two Arsenal team mates who will be looking to take the other down and keep their sides in the tournament.

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Frida Maanum vs Arianna Caruso Ahead of the Quarter Finals at the 2025 Euros kicking off tonight, our first Match Up to Watch is between Norway's Frida Maanum and Italy's Arianna Caruso.

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Ahead of the Quarter Finals at the 2025 Women’s Euros kicking off tonight, our Match Ups to Watch series kicks off with a look at a match up between two midfielders who are Golden Boots for their countries so far this tournament.

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😆 does your stuff up beat my stuff up of mixing up Bob Rose and Bob Ross live on air during an AFLW game?

Mariona Caldentey: Player Analysis Mariona Caldentey may not quite get the media recognition of her more famous team mates, but she is no less important to Spain's success.

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Mariona Caldentey may not quite get the media recognition of her more famous team mates, but she is no less important to Spain's success, and has played a starring role so far at the 2025 Euros.

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Tobin Heath: A reflection on a glittering career Tobin Heath has finally officially called time on her illustrious career, and to commemorate we take a look back at her star studded career.

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Tobin Heath has finally officially called time on her illustrious career, and to commemorate we take a look back at her star studded career.

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Hidden scoring issues hampers the Courage in 2025 2025 really has not gone to plan so far for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). After making the first week of play offs last season, the Courage have only pick…

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It has gone far from to plan for @nccourage.com so far this
@nwslsoccer.com season, but when you look at the squad changes after the 2024 season, you can see a huge problem.

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Jessie Fleming: A truly well-rounded star Picture Credit: Al Sermeno/ISI Photos Last weekend saw the Portland Thorns continue their stranglehold on wins at home against the Washington Spirit, this time winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Reil…

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Although she may not have gotten on the scoreboard herself, Jessie Fleming’s efforts for ‪‪@thornsfc.com in the @nwslsoccer.com over the weekend showed off how well rounded her natural game is.

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Key Match Ups NWSL June 21 2025 Who are the potentially match defining match ups this week in the NWSL?

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Who are the match ups to watch this week in the #NWSL? We take a look at one potentially match defining one on one match up per match in this weekend’s fixture list.

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USA vs Republic of Ireland Series Preview The United States is set to host the Republic of Ireland in what might be a very intriguing two match series.

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@uswnt.ussoccer.com is set to host @irelandfootball.bsky.social in what might be a very intriguing two match series. We preview that series, which begins later this week.

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Zara Kramžar one to watch Zara Kramžar is a young star for Slovenia and will be one of the key players Australia needs to stop in order to win.

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The @the-matildas.bsky.social face a brand new opponent tomorrow night, but they will certainly not be an easy opponent thanks to players like Zara Kramžar.

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Jordan Bugg USA Rising Star Jordan Bugg has been called up to the USWNT senior squad for the first time, but what kind of impact will this teenage rising star have?

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Ahead of tomorrow’s match between @uswnt.ussoccer.com and the Republic of Ireland, get to know one of the USA’s newest faces and potential debutants - @reignfc.com's Jordan Bugg.

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Absences become blessing in disguise for the USWNT The USWNT may have been missing some of its biggest stars this international window, but unlike every other country, their absences have been a blessing in disguise.

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The @uswnt.ussoccer.com may have been missing some of its biggest stars this international window, but not having these players has perhaps been a blessing in disguise for the future of the world number one.

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Stalwart reaches epic milestone Kosovare Asllani has become a mainstay in the Swedish side, and reached a huge milestone in her side's first match of the 2025 Euros.

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Kosovare Asllani reached a huge milestone in her side's first match of the 2025 Euros, and we take a look at the career of the Swedish skipper, take a deep dive into the type of player she is and pose a question about how much media coverage she gets.

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Match Analysis: France vs England (Euros 2025) France's clash with England over the weekend was the first clash of the 2025 Euros between two pre tournament favourites, but what did the match teach us about the two sides?

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@equipedefrance.bsky.social's clash with England over the weekend was the first clash of the 2025 #WomensEuros between two pre tournament favourites, but what did the match teach us about the two sides?

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PODCAST | Opening The Account - Beyond 90 We assess both Matildas games v Slovenia, preview the upcoming Australia v Panama games, and delight in Holly McNamara's first Tillies goal.

PODCAST | Opening The Account 🎯

@allyc.bsky.social, @ejburke.bsky.social, @daleroots.bsky.social & @ericsubijano.bsky.social assess both Matildas v Slovenia games, preview the games between Australia & Panama, and delight in Holly McNamara's first Matildas goal.

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Return to the past, rescue the future The Republic of Ireland is at a crossroads at the moment, but if they go back to what worked in the past, things may stop sliding backwards.

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@irelandfootball.bsky.social #WNT is at a developmental crossroads at the moment, but could something as simple as a formation change get things back on the right trajectory?

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PODCAST | Box Office - Beyond 90 We discuss the latest Matildas & Young Matildas squads, Isabel Gomez's career, plans to expand the WSL to 14 teams, and more!

PODCAST | Box Office 🍿

@allyc.bsky.social, @ejburke.bsky.social, @daleroots.bsky.social & @ericsubijano.bsky.social discuss the latest Matildas & Young Matildas squads, Isabel Gomez's career, plans to expand the WSL to 14 teams, and more!

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1984 Women's Euros The beginning of what is now known as the UEFA Women's Euros is not straight forward, and the first tournament looked nothing like the modern ones.

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Did you know the first edition of what is now known as the UEFA Women's Euros was not called the Euros because of its size? We take a deep dive into the early days of the UEFA Women’s Euros.

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Nine years ago my life changed forever, and not in a good way

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Star of the Future: Skye Halmarick (Australia) Picture Credit: via NPL NSW It is early days of the second half of the National Premier League New South Wales (NPLNSW) season, but even at this stage of this season, there are some amazing stories…

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NWS Spirit’s Skye Halmarick is having a season to remember in the NPLW NSW competition, and will be one to watch in coming seasons as a move into the A League Women’s is no doubt around the corner.

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Star of the Future: Skye Halmarick (Australia) Picture Credit: via NPL NSW It is early days of the second half of the National Premier League New South Wales (NPLNSW) season, but even at this stage of this season, there are some amazing stories…

an excellent read on Skye Halmarick, the current leader in the NPL Women’s NSW Golden Boot race, courtesy of @allyc.bsky.social 💪

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