Brisbane Roar announced on Tuesday that its A-League Women coach Alex Smith will depart the club for an "exciting overseas opportunity." The club also said its search for a new coach is underway, and hope to announce his replacement in the near future #ALW #woso

Calgary Wild FC have announced Leah Blayney as their new coach. The NSL side is currently home to Kahli Johnson, as well as Philippines international and former Western United player Jaclyn Sawicki. Blayney was part of the coaching staff for Japan's 2026 Women's Asian Cup win.

BREAKING NEWS: Michael Matricciani has extended his time at Melbourne City, signing a two-year contract extension which will see him through to the end of the 2027/28 A-League Women season. He has already helped City win two Premierships and a Championship in his two years at the club #ALW #woso

After departing Melbourne City, Bryleeh Henry has signed with Swedish Club FC Rosengård, joining fellow Australians Remy Siemsen and Isabel Gomez at the club #ALW #woso

The 19-capped Matildas forward will leave Melbourne City to pursue opportunities overseas, after helping City secure multiple trophies during her five-year stint at the club, which was impacted by multiple ACL injuries #ALW #woso #Matildas

Multiple outlets are reporting that Sam Kerr has signed with NWSL side Gotham FC following her departure from Chelsea. Kerr previously played for Gotham from 2015 to 2017 when the club was known as Sky Blue FC.

Melbourne City have announced that Bryleeh Henry (pictured) and Alexia Apostolakis have departed the club following the conclusion of their contracts in order to 'pursue overseas opportunities.' #ALW #woso

There's fast starts, AND THEN THERE'S THIS. Chloe Smith scored UNSW's opening goal in JUST 12 SECONDS on Sunday. UNSW went on to maintain its undefeated start to the NPL Women's NSW season, defeating Illawarra Stingrays 3-1. #NPLWNSW 🎥: Football NSW

Multiple outlets are reporting that Sam Kerr has signed with NWSL side Gotham FC following her departure from Chelsea. Kerr previously played for Gotham from 2015 to 2017 when the club was known as Sky Blue FC.

After 12 months out with an ACL injury, Indiana Dos Santos made an emotional return to football on Sunday. Poletti spoke to her following the game about her return, the Bulls title chances this season, her time at Sydney FC, and more.

After 12 months out with an ACL injury, Indiana Dos Santos made an emotional return to football on Sunday, coming on in the 74th minute of Bulls FC Academy's 5-0 win over Macarthur Rams in the NPL Women's NSW.

It's going to be an emotional moment when Indiana Dos Santos takes the field here #NPLWNSW

Indiana Dos Santos is back #NPLWNSW

Fresh off playing her 150th game for the Matildas, Caitlin Foord has signed a new contract with Arsenal to extend her time at the club. Whilst Arsenal have not specified how long she signed for, multiple outlets are reporting that it is a two-year deal. #woso #Matildas

On this weeks episode, Poletti and Burke discuss the Matildas two game series against Mexico, looking at the positives, negatives, everything in between, and the existential state of Australian football... again #Matildas #ALW #woso 📺: youtu.be/UMomjN2fI7Q 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/2EaW...

If there is one thing APIA Leichhardt can trust Ashlie Letta to do, it’s score. Scoring 79 goals since arriving in 2023, the striker has just added her 14th league goal this season to be three clear at the top of the Golden Boot race #NPLWNSW #woso Read: roundballaustralia.com.au/its-my-job-a...

As the Matildas popularity increases, games in regional Australia become few and far between. For Wini Heatley, who now has a Scudetto and Coppa Italia to her name, the importance of these games is not lost on her. #Matildas #woso Read Here: roundballaustralia.com.au/from-cairns-...

Mexico's Head Coach Pedro López has said prior to their clash against the #Matildas that as Liga MX Femenil continues to grow, the League and the National Team need to have the same goals and grow together for the betterment of women's football in Mexico. #LigaMXFemenil #woso

Cortnee Vine is on the move after the North Carolina Courage announced a mutual termination of her contract. Could a return to the A-League Women be on the cards for the Matildas forward? #ALW #woso #NWSL

During our A-League Women season review episode, Burke and Poletti went on a brief tangent about what it would be like if Alexia Putellas actually came to our beloved Dub. 📺: youtu.be/6OzDW4ybHOs 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/3SeU...

Our end of season review for the A-League Women is here. Poletti and Burke look at the ups and downs and everything in between of all 11 clubs, and an Alexia Putellas tangent #ALW #woso 📺: youtu.be/6OzDW4ybHOs 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/3SeU...

The Junior Matildas have been drawn in a group with Spain, Mexico, and Chile for Australia's debut appearance at the U17 Women's World Cup. The tournament will be played in Morocco and starts in October #woso

This week, Poletti and Burke are back to chat Melbourne City's #ALW Grand Final win over Wellington Phoenix. The duo also chat about the latest Matildas squad. Poletti also chats one on one with both Joe Montemurro and Kaitlyn Torpey #woso 📺: youtu.be/Txz0xtgL4vQ 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/2iAO...

Joe Montemurro's 24-player squad is in. If you've got questions for us ahead of tonight's recording, this is where you can get them in. We're chatting #ALW Grand Final, Tillies, and more.

Adelaide United and Young Matildas goalkeeper Ilona Melegh has been called up to Joe Montemurro's 24-player squad for the two-game June international window against Mexico #woso #ALW

Melbourne City are your 2025/26 A-League Women Champions after defeating the Wellington Phoenix 3-1 at AAMI Park on Saturday #ALW #woso 📷: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia

Melbourne City are up 2-0 at half-time in the A-League Women Grand Final. Can they go on with the job, or will Phoenix find a way back into the game? #ALW #MCYvWEL #Woso 📷: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia

On Thursday, Sydney FC announced it has locked in James Slaveski as the clubs A-League Women coach for the next two seasons. He will also oversee the Sky Blues' Female Development Squad, aligning the clubs youth pathways with the A-League Women squad #ALW #woso

On Thursday, the Western Sydney Wanderers announced that Talia Younis has extended her contract, ensuring that she will spend another season in the Red and Black. Coach Geoff Abrahams said that the club is proud that she'll continue her journey with the Wanderers for another season. #ALW #woso

Shelby McMahon has found a way to impress in nearly every big game she's played, including the second leg of City's #ALW Semi-final match. Rebekah Stott was full of praise for McMahon, saying that the 18-year-old has the it factor #woso Read Here: roundballaustralia.com.au/high-praised...

Poletti and Burke are back to chat the #ALW Semi-finals, look ahead to the Grand Final, discuss the Junior Matildas qualifying for the U17 Women's World Cup, find out in real time that Jeff Hopkins is coaching Victory's NPLW side, and more. 📺: youtu.be/XrQ8paIvM9E 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7HSo...

AIK have announced that Jada Whyman will be leaving the Swedish club after she requested a release from her contract due to her latest injury. Whyman is pausing her career per AIK's announcement, and will be remaining in Australia to continue her recovery #woso

This week, Poletti and Burke are chatting about the first leg of the A-League Women Semi-finals, Sam Kerr breaking Chelsea's WSL scoring record, the NPL Women's NSW and Victoria, and more #woso #ALW 📺: youtu.be/plchR5scmCY 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/5tcF...

Melbourne Victory coach Jeff Hopkins was quite blunt in his assessment of his sides performance against the Premiers yesterday, as they trail 1-0 heading into the second leg next week #ALW #woso Read More: roundballaustralia.com.au/were-where-w...

After having her initial four-game suspension reduced to three games, making her eligible for the #ALW Grand Final, Melbourne City's Chinaza Uchendu has been hit with a secondary suspension for breaching the National Code of Conduct and Ethics due to use of an offensive gesture (pictured) #woso

The Matildas will welcome Mexico to Australia for a two-game series in June, playing in Newcastle on Saturday June 6, which will be followed by a game in Sydney on Tuesday June 9. The two sides last met in April 2024 on neutral territory in San Antonio, Texas, with the Matildas winning 2-0.

This week, Poletti and Burke chat about the two A-League Women Elimination Finals, and hear from Liz Anton, Grace Maher, Antoni Jagarinec, and Jeff Hopkins following Melbourne Victory's win over Canberra United #ALW #woso 📺: youtu.be/fz1MWRAw2-I 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7w18...

I got snapped in action down in Canberra on Saturday afternoon during the post-game press conferences. Huge thanks to Georgie Lewis for the photos.

This week, Poletti is joined by Kieran Yap and Kevan Sangster to preview the #ALW Elimination Finals, as Canberra host Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United travel to a sold out Spencer Park to face Brisbane Roar. 📺: youtu.be/-Xs8ls8b3y8 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/6V92...

As Canberra United prepares for its #ALW Elimination Final on Saturday, the questions over the clubs future remain as the club still does not have an owner, and Saturday could mark the last ever game it plays. STORY: roundballaustralia.com.au/ahead-of-alw...

Chinaza Uchendu opted to refer the matter to the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee. She has had her four-game ban reduced to three games. This will still rule her out of the #ALW semi-finals, but she is now available for the Grand Final should City qualify.

After a winless start to the season, NWS Spirit's 1st Grade NPL Women's NSW coach John Seroukas, who was also the clubs girls youth technical director, has resigned. Jai Cross will be the interim coach. Spirit lost its first six games, and sits bottom of the #NPLWNSW table with a -28 goal difference

The Matildas were victorious over Malawi in their FIFA Series game, and Poletti and Matt Olsen are here to chat about the game, the line-up choice, Leticia McKenna's debut, and more. 📺: youtu.be/MZJiLMBlJ9Q 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7CEq...

Ahead of the #Matildas game again Malawi, Joe Montemurro was asked whether the absence of the Chawinga sisters would impact Australia's tactical approach to the game. He said the side will prepare thinking about what they need to do, which underpins everything they do in a game.

In this long-form video, @itspoletti.bsky.social takes you through a game they commentated in the NPL Women's NSW competition on a day they started suffering from a mental breakdown only hours before kick-off. Watch Here: youtu.be/wbqaEFDdGYs

Hi everyone. Just a heads up that there won't be a normal podcast episode this week. We're aiming to be back next week, but in the mean time, keep an eye on the YouTube channel on Friday morning as Poletti has been hard at work on something special.

Ahead of Malawi's upcoming games against Australia and either Kenya or India, the team has been dealt a massive blow with the news that the Chawinga sisters will be unavailable due to injury. Temwa had returned from injury last week for Kansas City, while Tabitha scored in Lyon's win over Wolfsburg.

The JFA has announced they will not renew Leah Blayney's contract as assistant coach of Japan's Women's National Team. The news comes following last weeks announcement that Nils Nielsen departed his role as Head Coach following the expiration of his contract.

Leticia McKenna was called up to the #Matildas squad for the first time as part of a 22-player squad for the upcoming FIFA Series games in Kenya, which she described as a special moment #ALW

Poletti is joined by Christian Montegan to break down the selection of the 22-player squad that will face Malawi and either Kenya or India with coach Joe Montemurro indicating that continuity played a big part in his squad selection 📺: youtu.be/aFMrvWcNtu4 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/2mwf...