I like some good headbands (Cap 130: Kylie Ledbrook)

Australia’s longest-running women’s football podcast (est. April 2019). 

History: Kylie Ledbrook, Matildas Cap 130

Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2011)
Appearances: 19 (1 goal)
Position: Midfielder

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  • Sam Kerr nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2022 (her sixth consecutive nomination!)
  • Remy Siemsen signs with Leicester City
  • Lydia Williams rumoured to be leaving PSG, with Brighton a possible destination

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Aussie & Kiwi referees (Kate Jacewicz, Anna-Marie Keighley, Casey Reibelt), assistant referees (Joanna Charaktis, Sarah Jones) and Video Match Officials (Chris Beath) who were named on the list for the World Cup!

Alex Chidiac scored a birthday goal on Sunday

Ellie Brush scored her first goal since suffering two ACL injuries Joker) the image chosen for the Ellie Brush goal graphic was … suboptimal

Football NSW Thunder won the Open Women’s division of the FFA Futsal National Championships 2) The Football Association of Ireland have appointed Eileen Gleeson as their Head of Women and Girls’ Football

Kim Carroll played her 150th A-League game

Arsenal have announced that they will install artwork at Emirates Stadium which pays the proper respect to the history of their women’s team