Hey Bat Friends,

Due to yet more rain in Sydney this weekend, all the Bats games were cancelled... AGAIN! That's 3 weeks in a row for most of us. Not happy. Still, we organised a kick about in the park before heading to the Barley for a few (too many) beers. Fingers crossed we'll get to play next week.

Matildas News

Matildas to play in Sydney! - The gals will be playing a friendly before the Socceroos vs Ghana game in Sydney at Sydney Football Stadium on May  23. Match starts at 5.15pm EST. Get your tickets here.

Congratulations to Heather Garriock 7 for her 100th cap! She's the youngest Australian player to reach 100 games for her country (male or female) - so now the Matildas have the most capped footballer (go Cheryl!) and the youngest. Take that Socceroos! OK, so we like the blokes too... just not as much ;-)

The following links cover the story:
Matildas star set for milestone
Young Garriock to hit 100 soccer caps
Heather's 100 And Out For US Win 

Unfortunately (for us) the Matildas went down to the USA 3-2 but not after another of their famous comebacks to bring the game to 2-2 before the USA's goal in injury time.

Matildas vs USA Pictures

Here's the story:
Matildas Soaked By USA
THE Matildas almost pulled off a miraculous draw with the world number 2 ranked USA in Cary (USA) today, but had to settle for a 3-2 loss in an entertaining game in soaking conditions. More at Four Four Two
Matildas go down in injury time 
A COURAGEOUS comeback from Australia has fallen just short after the United States scored in injury time to secure a thrilling 3-2 win in their women's football international in Cary, North Carolina. More at FoxSports.

Matildas to entertain Canada
The Matildas will revisit their historic qualification for last year's  FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-finals when they face a rematch against  Canada as part of a double-header at the Sydney Football Stadium on May  23 preceding the Socceroos' match against African powerhouse Ghana. More at The World Game.

Salisbury encouraged by competition for spots
The Australian women's soccer team is travelling to America for two friendly matches next week.More at ABC News.

Matildas make way to USA
Matildas skipper Cheryl Salisbury says her side is aiming to break its duck against the No.1 team in world football, the USA. More at sportal.com.au.

Matildas pitted against South Korea
Australia has avoided defending champions China but will face heavyweights South Korea in next month's Asian Cup soccer finals, to be held in Vietnam. More at ABC News.

Never give up your dreams is message from Matildas star
Jo Burgess is the living proof that hard work can lead to the fulfillment of dreams. More at Walter Pless' Blog.

Star help for football camp
FORMER Australian representative footballer Amy Taylor was in town  again this week for the fifth annual Amy Taylor Soccer Clinic. More at The Armadale Express.

NSW Women's Football News

Arrive alive Women's Premier League Round 4 Review. More at Football NSW.
Arrive alive Women's Super League Round 3 Review. More at Football NSW.

Other Football News

Koalas beat Uni for spot at the top
NORTH West Sydney women's Koalas continued their winning way with a 2-1 victory over Sydney University at the weekend. More at the Northern District Times.

Goal keeper wanted
Adamstown all age A-grade side are about to kick off for the season without a goal keeper. More at The Star.

Links

WNT (U.S.A. Women's National Team) Blog