For years, for decades they told us nobody cared.
We didnβt believe them. Now they believe us.
Congratulations to all of you who refused to quit at every level.
Tonight is yours.
#TilitsDone
Whatever your thoughts of monarchy, to have a female footballer, representing Australia at a historic moment is just mind blowing.
Who would have thought we would come this far so quickly.
This is the what legacy looks like.
In 2012, Jess McDonald, a new mother, paid her way to get to the other side of the world and re-start her football career with Melbourne Victory scoring 7 goals in 13 games.
6 years & 6 NWSL teams later she is a 2x NWSL Champion, 2x NWSL Shield winner and NWSL Championship MVP.
A devastating 6 weeks for ACL injuries; Carpenter, Macario, Press.
That's not forgetting Majri, Davidson & MarozsΓ‘n.
Sports Medicine has generally been guided by research undertaken on male bodies. As we enter a new phase of women's football, female specfic research is vital.
Marta, Cristiane, Formiga
It may be the last we see all three of them at a
#FIFAWWC
.
Three players that defined a generation and created magic on the pitch.
Thank you Nikki for getting a late phone call yesterday and jumping on a flight early this morning to surprise the girls and make the celebrations complete.
What a way to close out a magical month!
Been trying to find the words but there is nothing but THANK YOU.
To the nation that took
@TheMatildas
into their hearts & loved them like they have earned.
Thank you for showing the respect the
@FIFAWWC
deserves.
Thank you for showing a new gen their dreams matter.
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Probably highlighted the lack of depth and strength in the men's competition
ππππππ π¦πΊ
This team, taking Australia where we've never been before... and we're not done yet π
#Matildas
#FIFAWWC
#TilitsDone
When
@TheMatildas
had their send off for the 2007 WWC, 1186 fans were at Coffs Harbour.
2011 WWC send off saw 2866 people at Gosford Stadium.
2015 WWC send off pulled in 4277 fans at Kogarah Stadium.
2019 WWC send off saw 6834 at MRS.
These scenes years ago were unimaginable.
From Sydney, to Brissy, to Melby, to Canby, to Adelady and to Perthy!
Reactions to our victory over Denmark from around the country! ππ¦πΊ
#Matildas
#TilitsDone
#FIFAWWC
There are so many ups and downs as an athlete.
Being in the spotlight, it's easy to forget that they are people first, who experience very human moments.
Many of our Matildas have not seen their families for close to 18 months. Even a distance sighting was special.
What a fabulous new world. π₯Ήπ₯Ή
Growing up our players had very few female athletes as role models and now the next generation of children have a plethora of them. ππ
Fervent wish for womens football is that one day thereβll be no more βfemale Messiβ or βfemale Peleβ headlines. There will be such a trove of knowledge theyβll say βshe could finish like Alex Morganβ, βhad the skill of Lisa De Vannaβ or βthe ball control of Martaβ.
One day.
Iβm cackling. Sydney FC players walked out with people who are important to them as mascots (which is lovely) and Colaprico walked out with a very excited Emily Sonnett.
#BigBlue
#wleague
7β£ - Sam Kerr has won 7 Golden Boot Awards in 6β£ years, in 3β£ different leagues.
@BarclaysFAWSL
- 2020/21 (21), 2021/22 (20)
@NWSL
- 2017 (17), 2018 (16), 2019 (18)
@aleaguewomen
- 2017/18 (13), 2018/19 (13)
Best Christmas present was meeting my 85 year old grandpa for the first time in 33 years since I was a 2 year old fleeing the war with my parents.
Take the time to cherish the family you love as never know when you may be parted.
Merry Christmas from me and Baba Lawrence. xx
Throughout history women were left βon the shelfβ as they were considered unmarriage for reasons of appearance, lack of status or lack of wealth. The result was often loneliness and/or destitution.
Donβt remember them committing mass murder or advocating βenforced monogamyβ.
βHe was angry at God because women were rejecting him,β Mr. Peterson says of the Toronto killer. βThe cure for that is enforced monogamy. Thatβs actually why monogamy emerges.β
I am incredibly honoured to receive this award in memory of
@GrantWahl
.
Grant was a rare special person when it came to encouraging the next generation and supporting womenβs football.
Am still floored he thought of me but will continue in spirit of the legacy he left.
Grant Wahl's memory will live on forever β₯οΈ
We're humbled to honor
@AnnOdong
as our inaugural Grant Wahl Memorial Award winner as part of our WICC Best XI presented by
@ally
β½
#football
#ChangeTheGame
Honestly, if someone made a subscription service that allowed access to all the womenβs football leagues and cups in the world, I would smash that BUY so hard itβd break.
Awer Mabil was born in Kakuma Refugee camp. Thomas Deng is also a refugee. It might seem like just a game, but seeing them represent Australia is emotional. It will mean so much to many refugee children of 90s & 2000s.
A visible representation of us being accepted as Australian
The last three years have been so unreal for Kerr.
On track to claim her 5th straight league Golden Boot (x3 NWSL + 2x W-League).
All time goal scorer in both leagues and now breaks her own single season record.
After 9.5 years, I am leaving The Women's Game. There are so many mixed feelings - it is strange to see your baby all grown up - but the predominant one is incredible pride in the work done for close to a decade.
It's officially the month of the
@FIFAWWC
. π π
This build up has been better than ever and some of the video content relating to the teams and women's football has been incredible - from brands and from federations.
Here is a thread.
#MyMum
saved a group of schoolgirls from being killed by soldiers as a teen. Then dodged bullets, jumped off a moving train & survived imprisonment for us. Once in Australia she put aside her own education & cleaned houses so her 4 children could one day all end up uni graduates
Me: βI canβt believe Disney is gonna make The Lion King as a live action. they should leave classics alone. How. Dare. They.β
Disney: *releases trailer*
Me: βNAAAAAAAAAANTS INGONYAMA BAGITHI BABAβ
The dirtiest job in womenβs football would have to be facing up Tobin Heath 1v1.
I would write letters to my loved ones before taking on the task with the knowledge that Iβd probably be deceased in the 90 mins.
#USANED
#FIFAWWC
And I canβt wait!
A Womenβs World Cup in Australia would be a game changer and very excited (and nervous) to be a part of the bid team.
#Australia2023
@AnnOdong
I think we can end the unnecessary suspense and confirm that you will be joining
@FFA
to work on Australiaβs 2023
@FIFAWWC
bid! Canβt think of a better person for the job - look forward to working with you.
βͺοΈ Jill Ellis (
#USA
)
βͺοΈ Sarina Wiegman (
#NED
)
This will be the second
#FIFAWWC
final (last one in 2003) where two female head coaches will lead their nations.
Words for the ages from
@mPinoe
.
βI ask everyoneΒ lend your platformΒ to other people, lift other people, share your success. We have a unique opportunity to use this beautiful game to change the world for the better. Do something. Do anything.β -
Tim Cahill becomes the third Australian to appear at 4 FIFA World Cup finals tournaments.
@cherylsali5bury
(1995, 1999, 2003, 2007)
@Bubs_11
(2003, 2007, 2011, 2015)
@Tim_Cahill
(2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)
Orlando Pride did a campaign this year where Alanna Kennedy was given the moniker of βGeneralβ.
This photos show how apt it was. While Australia celebrated a goal, Kennedy was talking with the back line. Working through defensive adjustments. A 22 year old General.
PSA: you can love womenβs and menβs football and see the entertainment, enjoyment and value in both without denigrating the other.
If you are not a fan of one, just scroll by the tweet or post, close the tab or flick the channel.
It ainβt that hard.
Have a blessed day.
Photographed 5 football matches today from U10s to Over 35s, saw 100s of people of different genders, ethnicities, faiths and ages coming together and enjoying the football and each other's company.
That's the Australia I know and love.
Hi and welcome to another wholesome edition of Wleague players now teammates of their childhood heroes.
Absolutely love that this league is now old enough to have this a regular occurrence this season.
#VisibilityMatters
βThis wouldnβt have happened if we fell at the first obstacles we faced.β - Marta
To all who persisted in your own nations, keep enjoying the moments.
#Persisterhood
#BeyondGreatness