The Matildas are off to Perth following a draw with South Korea, while the Philippines are in a good position to advance to the knockouts, but they now have a nervous wait. Poletti and Matt Olsen are back to discuss it all.
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Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins will coach the A-League Women All Stars side when they face Chelsea later this year during the Sydney Super Cup
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Day Six of the Women's Asian Cup saw two more nations book their spot in the quarter-finals, with North Korea and China advancing to the next stage. Poletti and Matt Olsen discuss their games + look ahead to Match Day 2 in Group C #WAC2026
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Was it a shot? Was it a cross? Hear from Amy Sayer herself about her cracking goal last night on the Gold Coast #WAC2026 #Matildas
The Matildas and South Korea earned their way through to the knockout stages on the Gold Coast. Join Lachie Avil, Matt Olsen, and Christian Montegan who break it all down for you, and look ahead to Match Day 2 in Group B #WAC2026
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Despite a 3-0 loss to South Korea, Philippines coach Mark Torcaso found some positives that will give Philippines Women's Football a lot to look forward to over the next few years #PHIvKOR #WAC2026
Vietnam and India played out an end to end thriller over in Perth, Japan open up with a win, and we preview MD2 in Group A.
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Bangladesh captured the eyes of a lot of football fans in their opening game. The coach Peter Butler is hoping that the Asian Cup will present an opportunity for the players to show just how much talent there is #WAC2026
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Amidst an ever-changing environment in their homeland, Iran's Women's Team is preparing for a tough #WAC2026 game against Australia on the Gold Coast.
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Bangladesh and China played out a thriller while North Korea defeated Uzebkistan on Day Three of the Women's Asian Cup. @itspoletti.bsky.social and Matt Olsen break it all down, plus a bizarre story involving India's playing kits #WAC2026
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Day Two is in the books at the Women's Asian Cup. Poletti and Burke chat South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran on the Gold Coast, and look ahead to the start of Group B on Tuesday at Western Sydney Stadium #WAC2026 #woso
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After a 15 year absence from senior women's tournament football, North Korea return to the Asian Cup for the first time since losing to Australia in 2010. With success at the U-17 and U-20 level in 2024, can they replicate it at a senior level?
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After not being initially included in the Matildas #WAC2026 squad, Chloe Lincoln started the opening game against the Philippines in just her fourth appearance for the team, and she is happy for whatever her role is in the squad.
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Day One of our daily Women's Asian Cup episodes sees Lachie Avil and Poletti wrap up the Matildas 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth, and look ahead to South Korea vs Iran on the Gold Coast #WAC2026 #woso
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BREAKING NEWS: Football Australia has announced that #Matildas goalkeeper Jada Whyman has been withdrawn from the Matildas Women's Asian Cup squad due to a knee injury. Whyman has been replaced by Morgan Aquino, who currently plays for USL side DC Power #WAC2026 #woso
The Matildas captured the hearts of Australia and created a new generation of fans who keep up with football differently. Matt Olsen spoke to Gabby from GabbyTalksWSports to find out how social media and Matildas Fever are intertwined.
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We're two days out from the Women's Asian Cup, and our comprehensive tournament preview is here. Poletti and Burke were joined by Matt Olsen to chat about all 12 competing nations ahead of Sunday's tournament opener #woso #Matildas
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In this clip from Poletti's one-on-one interview with Emily Husband, the Matildas Assistant Coach talks about the quality of the talent coming through the ranks and a look at the future of the squad.
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We've got a nice bonus treat for all of you as Poletti spoke to #Matildas assistant coach Emily Husband last week at the squad announcement press conference, chatting her 'whirlwind' journey, the squad itself, and more. #ALW #woso
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We probably won't find out until a month or so beforehand and it will be dependent on the semi-finalists as to where the hub could be and who wants to/has the ability to host it.
Melbourne City have announced their AFC Women's Champions League match will take place at the Home of the Matildas, with ticketing details to be confirmed.
Last year, City hosted their quarter-final match was at AAMI Park. #ALW #woso #AWCL
Football Australia announced on Saturday morning that Teagan Micah will miss the Women's Asian Cup with concussion, and has been replaced in Joe Montemurro's 26-player squad by Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln #ALW #Matildas #woso
Poletti and Burke are back to take a look at Joe Montemurro's Women's Asian Cup squad. The two look at the big ins, outs, whether the side selected can actually win the tournament, and more #WAC2026
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Joe Montemurro has named his 26-player Matildas squad for the Women's Asian Cup, with a couple of surprises in the mix, and Michelle Heyman and Holly McNamara being the only two current #ALW players selected. #WAC2026 #woso
With just one week to go before the Women's Asian Cup break, the A-League Women Finals Race is stacked with teams after a weekend full of upsets and surprise results. Poletti and Burke break it all down on The Dubcast #ALW #woso
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Kayla Morrison and Leah Davidson both notched up their 100th appearances in the A-League Women in Sunday's Melbourne Derby, with Morrison starting the fixture for Victory, while Davidson entered the game from the bench for City #ALW #woso
ICYMI: We kicked off our AFC Women's Asian Cup content with our vibes-based power rankings.
Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts #WAC2026
In Sydney's 4-0 win on Friday night, Willa Pearson (15y 49d) made history by becoming the youngest ever goalscorer in A-League Women history, breaking Sam Kerr's record (15y 88d) in the process #ALW #woso
The new CEO of the APL said that the A-Leagues want to achieve full-time professional contracts in the A-League Women, but that the time-frame and how they get to that level isn't set #ALW #woso
The Junior Matildas have been drawn into Group B at the U17 Women's Asian Cup, taking place from April 30-May 17. Australia have avoided the host nation China, and the 2024 Champions North Korea, in the Group Stage. The tournament's top four teams qualify for the U17 World Cup. #woso
