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Lisa De Vanna leads the Westfield Matildas out against Vietnam in their farewell match.

FFA TV | De Vanna reflects on Matildas career

Westfield Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna gives her insight into representing Australia and what it would mean to win a World Cup.

Sydney FC and Chelsea players walk onto the pitch before kick-off at ANZ Stadium.

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Arnold's warning for rival codes

Graham Arnold says Sydney FC’s huge friendly matches against EPL giants Chelsea and Tottenham show the sleeping giant of Australian sport is well and truly awake.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on the sideline at ANZ Stadium.

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Mourinho commends 'aggressive' Antonis

Terry Antonis left a strong impression on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, with the ‘Special One’ praising the Sydney playmaker’s aggressive performance against the EPL champions.

Chelsea FC players celebrate Loic Remy's first-half goal at ANZ Stadium.

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Chelsea claim battle of the Blues in front of record crowd

Chelsea lived up to their promise of putting on a show, beating a fast-finishing Sydney FC 1-0 in an entertaining clash in front of a record football crowd at ANZ Stadium.

Matildas players celebrate a goal during their 11-0 win over Vietnam.

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Matildas prepare well for World Cup opener

I’m typing this as I watch the Westfield Matildas train here in Vancouver – and I can report the team are working very hard.

Steve McGarry in action for Hyundai A-League club Perth Glory in 2014.

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Gwelup for the Cup! McGarry's men stun big guns

Gwelup shocked Mandurah on Monday and they now join Bayswater City, Sorrento and Perth SC in being one step away from a Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 berth after four cracking ties in Western Australia on Monday.

Hoole on the ball against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Spurs then Chelsea: Hoole’s amazing start at Sydney FC

Andrew Hoole’s Sydney FC debut came on Saturday night against Tottenham Hotspur. Tonight, in front of 84,000, he faces newly crowned EPL champions Chelsea. Not a bad start to his Sky Blue career.

Ashleigh Sykes in action for the Westfield Matildas.

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Giggs, Beckham inspired Sykes' World Cup dream

Westfield Matildas livewire Ashleigh Sykes didn’t take up football till she was 12 - athletics took centre stage back then. But Manchester United soon inspired her football dream, and now she's at a FIFA World Cup.

Who is the Hyundai A-League's aerial powerhouse?

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Who was the A-League’s pass master?

Who was the best passer in the Hyundai A-League for Season 10? We compiled the Opta data to bring you the best 15 pass masters right here!

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Gallery: Socceroo squad for Kyrgyzstan WCQ

The Socceroos' road to Russia 2018 begins in June against Kyrgyzstan. See Ange Postecoglou's squad for Australia's opening World Cup qualifier!

FNQ Heat proved too strong for 10-man Northern Fury, emerging 1-0 winners.

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Heat burn 10-man Fury to progress in FFA Cup

Far North Queensland Heat ended the Westfield FFA Cup campaign of rivals Northern Fury for a second straight year after a 1-0 win at Brolga Park on the weekend.

Mark Bresciano is urging fans to get behind the Pararoos.

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Bresciano backs Pararoos

Socceroo great Mark Bresciano is urging the Australian public to get behind the Pararoos and help them get to next year’s Paralympics in Rio.

South Melbourne coach Chris Taylor. Image credit: Kevin Juggins.

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FFA Cup coach spotlight: Chris Taylor

Ahead of the huge Victorian Westfield FFA Cup derby this Friday night between South and the Knights, we analyse the career upswing of South Melbourne's Chris Taylor.

Fans show their support during Tottenham's 1-0 win over Sydney FC.

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155,000 fans! Spurs and Chelsea rock Sydney

More than 155,000 fans will have flocked to see English Premier League powerhouses Spurs and Chelsea in Sydney, further proof of football’s surging popularity in Australia.

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GALLERY: Mourinho and Chelsea FC in Sydney!

See some of the best images of Jose Mourinho and the newly-crowned Premier League Champions in the Harbour City right here!

Emily van Egmond on the ball during the Matildas' 11-0 friendly win over Vietnam.

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Matildas star guided by ex-Socceroo Dad

With a famous footballing father, Westfield Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond never had to look too far if she needed any advice on the challenges of international football. Dad Gary was always happy to oblige.

Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis with a Lazio fan.

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Aussies abroad: A night of Cup drama for overseas contingent

There was Cup jubilation for some and disappointment for others as our Aussies abroad continued to wind up their club seasons over the weekend.

Chelsea FC captain John Terry meets Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold.

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Sky Blues to savour playing Premier League champions

He joked they might need to park a “double-decker” bus but Graham Arnold has vowed Sydney FC will relish the occasion against EPL champions Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho with the English Premier League trophy.

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Mourinho names front-three as Chelsea land in Sydney

Jose Mourinho has promised to play a full strength Chelsea side against Sydney FC on Tuesday night and feels they have a responsibility to win for their huge legion of fans.

Tottenham's Harry Kane acknowledges the crowd at ANZ Stadium after full-time.

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Kane applauds Sydney spectacle

Tottenham striker Harry Kane was impressed by the contest Sydney FC provided on the pitch on Saturday night and was in awe of the support the club has received during their Australia trip.

Harry Kane celebrates scoring the solitary goal at ANZ Stadium with teammates.

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Kane-train sees Spurs steam past Sky Blues

Sydney FC have been hit by a hurricane as Spurs star Harry Kane’s first-half goal was enough for Tottenham to beat the Sky Blues 1-0 at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

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LIVE Twitter Q&A - De Vanna

Don't miss the LIVE Twitter Q&A with Westfield Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna at 2pm AEST on Sunday 31 May 2015.

Daniel de Silva in action for the Young Socceroos.

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Postecoglou makes two changes for opening WCQ

Head Coach Ange Postecoglou has made two changes to the Socceroos squad to face Kyrgyzstan in the opening 2018 World Cup Qualifier with Massimo Luongo and Trent Sainsbury ruled out with minor injuries.

Football Federation Australia Chairman Frank Lowy.

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Lowy disappointed with FIFA election outcome

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman, Mr Frank Lowy AC, said today that he was disappointed at the outcome of the FIFA Presidential vote and hoped that re-elected President Sepp Blatter would follow through with his promise to begin work immediately to restore FIFA's stan