not that we’re even a drop in this ocean, but Silver Lake and Paramount are currently some of the biggest investors in the A-Leagues. is this how we want our game to be aligned?

deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Berry AM today. she was a fierce advocate for women in football, a founding member of Women Onside, and a passionate voice for fans right to the end. I hope FA considers her for Hall Of Fame honours this year. rest in power, Maria ✊

We're back with another big board! Six months out from the Asian Cup we're looking into our crystal balls and selecting a squad for the tournament ⚽ Tune in @espnaustralia.bsky.social and the usual spots. cms.megaphone.fm/channel/esp2...

is Stan Sport buggered for any other Aussies trying to watch WSL? no streams loading, times keep changing, whole matches removed. WTF???

here’s the written version of tonight’s 7:30 Report about The Flying Bats and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport 🏳️‍⚧️ if you’d like to turn your support into action, sign our petition calling for protections for ALL women and gender-diverse people in football! #footballforall www.theflyingbats.com/petition

here’s the written version of tonight’s 7:30 Report about The Flying Bats and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport 🏳️‍⚧️ if you’d like to turn your support into action, sign our petition calling for protections for ALL women and gender-diverse people in football! #footballforall www.theflyingbats.com/petition

the story on The Flying Bats will air on ABC at 7:30pm AEST tonight! tune in to learn more about our amazing club, our 40-year history of creating inclusion in sport, and our battles against anti-trans activists. we’d love you to show support by using the hashtag #footballforall 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🦇

huge thanks to my friend Poletti for spending so much time and care in talking to me about my life and career, especially issues around identity, representation, safety, community, and making an impact. if you’re curious about how I’ve come to be where I am, take a listen.

tonight my club The Flying Bats, the biggest LGBTQIA+ football club in Aus, will be on ABC’s 7:30 Report. the story follows the harassment we’ve faced by anti-trans campaigners over the past 2 years, as told by our players. we’d love you all to watch, share & support! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🦇⚽️ #footballforall

just over 24 hours til our next @womenonside.bsky.social webinar! we’re tackling coaching with a stellar panel feat. #Matildas assistant Em Husband, Afghanistan assistant Sam McGowan, Dr Aish Ravi, and FA coach education tutor Louise McColl! register here: www.womenonside.com.au/event-detail...

so, I had some thoughts about the #Matildas and last night’s #WAC2026 draw… www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...

Happy Women's Asian Cup draw day to all who celebrate! We'll be watching and recording as it happens and want your comments and questions as we find out the #Matildas opponents for the tournament in real time. Send them through below so we can answer them on the pod!

hands up who wants us to interview @annodong.bsky.social on the pod 🙋🏻‍♀️

New episode of @thefarpostpod.bsky.social out now! We're chatting the #Matildas loss to Panama, the player pecking order, the debutants, and more! Tune in @espnaustralia.bsky.social and the usual pod spots. cms.megaphone.fm/channel/esp2...

can’t wait to talk about *that* on the pod shortly. send us your questions 🫩 #AUSvPAN

#SUIvNOR #WEURO2025

let’s talk about how we talk about the #Matildas…

do you want to help build the biggest independent network for women and non-binary folks in Australian football? today is your last chance to support @womenonside with tax-deductible donations for our EOFY appeal. every dollar is matched to unlock 2x funding for us to do this important work 👇

[Sinatra voice] hot takes? I’ve had a few… tune in as we break down Joe’s first game in charge and what we’d like to see at this Sunday’s rematch 👇

besties, send in any questions you have for the pod before we tackle Joe Montemurro's first game in charge tomorrow!

Em Husband has SUCH a great backstory, I loved hearing about her journey from English backpacker to assistant coach of the #Matildas. this might be one of my favourite chats we’ve ever done on the pod.

🚨 SPECIAL GUEST ALERT 🚨 We're very excited to be chatting to new #Matildas assistant coach and #ALeagueWomen championship-winning boss with the Central Coast Mariners Emily Husband on The Far Post soon! Any questions for Em? Send 'em through and we'll hopefully be able to put a few to her.

fifteen minutes to go!!! click the link below to register for our free webinar talking about the future of women’s football fandom 👇

what is the future of women's football fandom? come along to our webinar from 7pm AEST tomorrow to hear from 4 amazing panellists about their journeys in sports fandom, the biggest challenges facing fandom today, and what successful women's football fandom can look like 👇 bit.ly/womenonside-...

🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 Joe Montemurro has finally been announced as the new head coach of the #Matildas so we're talking about the appointment, his opening press conference, and plenty more. Tune in @espnaustralia.bsky.social and the rest of the pod spots. cms.megaphone.fm/channel/esp2...

anyway, good luck, Joe. you’ve got nine months to prove all this waiting was worth it!

so excited to be hosting our next webinar in the wake of a wild Dub season and a #Matildas window, where we’ll be focusing on building #fandom in the women’s game. looking forward to listening to some key voices in this space like Maj, and learning about how Aus #football can do fandom better.

can the whole of Australia and NZ wrap itself around Stotty for the foreseeable future please 🥺 #MCYvWUJ

“Wuhan has done nothing but cause Melbourne pain” - my gf 😭😭😭 #MCYvWUJ

how did Wang Shuang not get a straight red for TRIPPING THE REFEREE? #MCYvWUJ

SHELBY MCMAAAAAAAAAAAHON 🤩🤩🤩 #MCYvWUJ

Football Australia have failed to meet their 40-40-20 gender equity obligations for their new board at today’s AGM. sandwiched between two major home tournaments where women’s leadership and empowerment are central pillars, how is the governing body going backwards?!

yay Ange!

@arsenalwomensc.bsky.social hey friends! could you follow me back so I can send you a DM? thank you ☺️

Joe Montemurro is filling out his TFP #ALeagueWomen team of the season and you can too docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

that’s our boy 🫡

Izzy Gomez: Julie Dolan Medallist? surely??? #MCYvCCM

shoutout to these Melbourne Victory fans who have hung a combo of banners and flags for the ages. stunning day for some semi-finals football! I hope there is chaos!!!! #MVCvADL #ALW

This week’s main story is about trans athletes, where the conversation around them is coming from, the nuances around competition and safety, and where it looks like things might be going. Full segment at the link in our bio.

🧵 TRUK United Statement on FA’s Ban on Transgender Women in Football from Age 13 Everyone at TRUK United is deeply disappointed and outraged by the decision announced today by the Football Association (FA) to ban Transgender Women from participating in women's football from the age of 13.

this decision by the English FA to ban trans women from football is misguided and wildly disproportionate. sport plays a crucial role in improving the health + wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people, but now FA will be directly responsible for poorer outcomes for an already-marginalised community. shameful.

just over an hour until we go live! come along and listen/contribute to the conversation, ask questions of our guests, and learn about some fabulous resources you can take back into your football worlds to make them safer and more inclusive.

SO excited to be hosting our first @womenonside.bsky.social webinar tonight exploring how football clubs can be more inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people. with an amazing panel featuring Mel Maizels, Annie Grove, Hayley Conway, and Ash Campbell!! register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/50d170...

🧤 Speaker Announcement! 🧤 We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Maizels—Professional Footballer, Goalkeeper Coach & Co-founder of KeepHer Australia—to our April 8 webinar on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in football! Don’t miss this conversation—register now 👉 bit.ly/3G4ipt2

our first webinar of 2025 is here! come join me as I talk to four incredible people about the question: “how can football be more inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community?” 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ tickets are free!

our first webinar of 2025 is here! come join me as I talk to four incredible people about the question: “how can football be more inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community?” 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ tickets are free!

We love this from Kon Karapanagiotidis: it's not enough to get angry at #inequality. What can we do about it? WO is committed to #empowering women in #football, and improving the way they are supported, represented & listened to. Can you help us in our mission? DONATE 👉 asf.org.au/projects/wom...

what a way to make our BlueSky debut. cya, Marty ✌️ (for the rest of you legends, please follow us @womenonside.bsky.social!)

three years ahead of the LA Olympics, our government is saying it will override international sporting bodies to decide which athletes are eligible to compete a government that does that should not be allowed to host international sporting events