Australia's sporting watchdog will investigate any formal claims of sexual abuse from women's soccer great. De Vanna, a former Matildas striker, alleges she suffered same-sex sexual harassment, abuse and bullying during her decorated 150-game international career.
October, 2021
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6 October
New A-Leagues reveal Australian soccer competitions’ unified front
The A-League men’s football competition has officially become the Isuzu UTE A-League Men after Isuzu signed on as the men’s competition's first naming rights partner in a three-year contract.
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6 October
Isaroos womens take clean sweep of local trophies
The Isaroos are celebrating after winning the Mount Isa women's soccer premiership. In the recent grand final the Isaroos women's side defeated Parkside women 6-2 with goals to Winterburn, McLean, Holmwood (2),
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6 October
Soccer plans to investigate abuse claims
Football Australia (FA) is calling on former players to make formal complaints after former Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna rocked the sport with claims of sexual abuse.De Vanna and former teammate Rhali Dobson are the latest top Australian sportswomen to go public with allegations of a toxic culture while they …
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6 October
Chelsea women 'devastated' by NWSL reports
Sharing the shock that has raged through the world of women's soccer, Chelsea captain Magda Eriksson says she and her teammates have been "devastated" to
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6 October
Chelsea women ‘devastated’ by NWSL reports
Sharing the shock that has raged through the world of women's soccer, Chelsea captain Magda Eriksson says she and her teammates have been "devastated" to hear about the allegations of sexual misconduct rocking the US National Women's Soccer League.
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6 October
NWSL's Paul Riley scandal points to a bigger problem in which league repeatedly fails its players
The National Women's Soccer League needs serious reform in the wake of last week's shocking news, though it will fail without real accountability.
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5 October
Soccer star Danny Hodgson’s parents ‘praying for miracle’ after his condition worsens
Last month the soccer player opened his eyes after weeks in an induced coma. But things have taken a turn for the worse.
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5 October
'She's the one you want to impress': Beth Mason-Jones links with a name from her past at Canberra United
Beth Mason-Jones grew up hearing the name Vicki Linton muttered in Victoria's soccer community as one to impress as she progressed through the junior ranks but their paths did not cross. Now they will,
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5 October
Can Los Angeles Chargers be considered AFC West favorites after beating Raiders?
With consecutive wins over the defending AFC champion Chiefs and the previously undefeated Raiders, the Chargers could be the class of the AFC West.