Matildas partner with Cadbury until 2022

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FFA have announced that Cadbury will be an official partner of the Matildas until 2022.

Cadbury’s partnership with the FFA and the Matildas will include a soon to be featured National Women in Sport initiative, which will showcase Australian female athletes from four sports sharing their stories and advocating for the continued development of women’s sport.

The initiative by the confectionary company aims to encourage and inspire young females to continue to participate in sports across Australia.

FFA CEO James Johnson welcomed Cadbury’s partnership with the organisation, in what is a boost for football in financially difficult times.

“The Westfield Matildas are a contemporary and very well recognised brand. We are delighted to have entered into a positive, two-year partnership and be associated with Cadbury,” he said.

“Cadbury’s National Women in Sport initiative, which aims to encourage girls and women to ‘Get In The Game’ by maintaining or commencing their involvement with sport by promoting positive role models, aligns well with the broader ethos of the Westfield Matildas and our objectives at FFA to lead the growth of football with women and girls.

“We believe that women’s football represents the biggest opportunity of growth for Australian football and in the XI Principles for the future of Australian football discussion paper we outline FFA’s ambition for Australia to become the centre of women’s football in Asia-Pacific. The work that we will be doing with Cadbury over the next two years supports our objectives to accelerate and retain the participation of women and girls and build on the success of the Westfield Matildas.

“The Westfield Matildas have a huge few years ahead of them, with numerous major international tournaments in the pipeline. It is great that Cadbury will be a part of the team’s journey, which is set to captivate the country,” he concluded.

Experienced Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy has been named as an ambassador for Cadbury, as a part of the two-year partnership.

“We’re delighted to have Cadbury on board to support the Westfield Matildas and the growth of our sport,” Kennedy said.

“With the help of Cadbury, women’s football can continue to grow on the world stage and young girls can fulfil their dream of becoming a Westfield Matilda, or simply just have fun on the field with friends.”

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Manchester City open new training centre for Women’s First Team

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The training centre opened earlier this week, following years of planning, investment and ambition for Manchester City Women.

State-of-the-art facilities

Recently crowned WSL Champions, Manchester City Women will now be able to train, prepare and recover in a truly special, purpose-built facility.

Covering 17,000 square feet, a world-class gym, strength & conditioning facilities and dressing room, the site will help players  to maximise performances on the pitch.

But given the facilities also received input from players and staff, inspiring added touches like social spaces and recognition for players with over 100 appearances, it is clear that this is a deeply personal project for all involved at Manchester City Women.

As Managing Director of Manchester City Women, Charlotte O’Neill, highlighted, the training centre is a symbol of excellence and ambition.

“This building is about so much more than bricks and mortar,” O’Neill said via press release.

“It is about creating an environment here our players can thrive, where standards are set at the very highest level and where the current squad has everything it needs to continue to compete for and win silverware.”

A winning project, for a winning team. The training centre is sure to propel Manchester City Women to even greater heights in the seasons to come.

 

Continuing investment trends

Furthermore, as the result of an AUD 18.6 million (GBP 10 million) investment and purpose-built for Manchester City Women, it is yet another example of the current strength of WSL investment.

Just a few weeks ago, Brighton & Hove Albion unveiled plans to construct a new venue for its women’s team, delivering on a clear intention to support commercial growth and infrastructure in the women’s game.

But even after winning their first WSL title this season, the message from the board is clear: Manchester City Women are a fundamental part of the club’s long-term vision.

“This new facility marks the next logical step in our long-term commitment to Manchester City Women, and is an important milestone for the club as a whole,” said Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

“We have always believed in investing to create the right environment for players and staff to develop and succeed. That approach has underpinned every aspect of our work since the professional relaunch of Manchester City Women in 2014.”

Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year

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The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 on Saturday.

 

A rapid rise

After debuting in 2023, Mossin has quickly proved quality, composure and confidence as a referee in the Ninja A-League.

As a result of the achievement, Mossin will be the appointed referee for this weekend’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Wellington Phoenix.

After beginning in the North West Sydney Football Association, Mossin then honed her craft with the Football NSW Referee Academy, a journey with foundations truly embedded in youth development and grassroots football.

Thus, Mossin is not just am individual success story, but a symbol of what institutional investment and opportunities can do for young women looking for a pathway to the game.

 

Celebrating success

The plaudits, unsurprisngly, are arriving from across Australia’s football landscape, with many emphasising the incredible standards set by Mossin since her debut just three years ago.

“This award is testament to Isabella’s hard work and dedication to refereeing, and a great reflection of the next generation of referees coming through the system in Australia,” said A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.

“At just 25 years of age, she has consistently demonstrated composure, leadership, strong decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure in some of the biggest matches in the competition,” highlighted Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss.

“Having someone refereeing their first Ninja A-league Women’s Grand Final at the age of 25 years should inspire all girls and young women referees (and potential referees) and show them that age is not a barrier to talent being recognised within Football Australia refereeing,” said Chair of Football Australia Referee Committee, David Elleray.

Given Mossin’s reputation and experience already at the top level of women’s football in Australia, there is no doubt that she will rise to the occasion this Saturday.

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