Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out

Daily Mail  

First match against Germany on July 25 Coach Tony Gustavsson has gambled on the fitness of Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry, naming the injured duo in his squad for the Matildas' Olympics campaign. Katrina Gorry's serious ankle injury hasn't kept her out of the team to play in Paris Selectors also gave Caitlin Foord time to prove her fitness after she was kept out of Monday night's win over China after injuring her hamstring Foord is one of eight Matildas who will make a record third Olympics appearance 'I know that this team will give everything for the coat of arms and will represent Australia to the best of their ability in the true Aussie way,' Gustavsson said. Eight of the squad will become the first Aussie footballers to compete at three Olympics - new skipper Steph Catley, vice-captain Emily Van Egmond, Mackenzie Arnold, Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne and Tameka Yallop. Fan favourite Charlotte Grant was unlucky to miss out but is on standby in case one of her teammates can't play The Olympics squad are pictured shortly after the announcement on Tuesday morning Australia kick off their group stage fixtures against Germany in Marseille on July 25 before facing Zambia and the USA. MATILDAS OLYMPIC SQUAD Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne, Kaitlyn Torpey Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina Gorry, Emily van Egmond, Clare Wheeler, Tameka Yallop Forwards: Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Michelle Heyman, Hayley Raso, Cortnee Vine Alternates: Lydia Williams, Sharn Freier, Charlotte Grant, Courtney Nevin.

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Why captain Sam Kerr won't be playing for Matildas in upcoming SheBelieves tournament in the US
1 month ago

Why captain Sam Kerr won't be playing for Matildas in upcoming SheBelieves tournament in the US

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr won't play for the Matildas in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup in the US - but it isn't due to her recent court case. Kerr, 31, was found not guilty of racially aggravated abuse after calling a police officer ‘stupid and white’ during a heated row at a London police station in January of 2023. Australia's best ever female …

Matildas name 23-player squad, including Mary Fowler, for SheBelieves Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matildas name 23-player squad, including Mary Fowler, for SheBelieves Cup

ABC  

A rejuvenated and in-form Mary Fowler has been named to return to the Matildas set-up after opting to withdraw from the side's most recent international window. Fowler was rested from November's friendlies on home soil due to fatigue but is welcomed back to the fold for the SheBelieves Cup tournament in the United States later this month. As well as …

Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups
3 months, 1 week ago

Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups

ABC  

Football Australia is closing in on a target for the next Matildas head coach but is refusing to make any promises on when the appointment will be announced. The Matildas have been without a permanent head coach since Tony Gustavsson's four-year tenure came to an end following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign in August. The Matildas are next in action …

Matildas update: Mary Fowler makes a HUGE return, Clare Polkinghorne says goodbye while Sam Kerr is stuck on the couch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matildas update: Mary Fowler makes a HUGE return, Clare Polkinghorne says goodbye while Sam Kerr is stuck on the couch

Daily Mail  

The mental and physical break she received while skipping Matildas duty appears to have done Mary Fowler the power of good as she returned to action for Manchester City with a superb goal in their 4-0 trouncing over Leicester. On a miserable day in Manchester, Fowler's clincher just before the hour mark warmed up proceedings, as the ball wasn't properly …

Matildas score resounding 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Clare Polkinghorne's international farewell
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matildas score resounding 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Clare Polkinghorne's international farewell

ABC  

The Matildas have kept a clean sheet on their way to recording a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Geelong, as Clare Polkinghorne made her final international appearance. In front of a crowd of 30,097 at Kardinia Park, the Matildas sent Polkinghorne off in style with six different goal-scorers in what was the national team's last match of the …

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?

ABC  

Australian women's soccer side the Matildas will kick off a series of friendly games against Brazil and Chinese Taipei this week in several locations across Australia. Australia will play: Brazil at Lang Park in Brisbane at 8pm AEST/9pm AEDT on Thursday, November 28 Brazil at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast at 6:35pm AEST/7:35pm AEDT on December 1 Taiwan at …

The Matildas choose Tom Sermanni as new coach after Olympics disaster saw Tony Gustavsson get axed - and he's got a great history with stars like Sam Kerr
6 months ago

The Matildas choose Tom Sermanni as new coach after Olympics disaster saw Tony Gustavsson get axed - and he's got a great history with stars like Sam Kerr

Daily Mail  

The Matildas' longest-serving and Asian Cup-winning former mentor Tom Sermanni has been appointed as the team's interim coach, effective immediately. As the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's successor narrows down, Football Australia announced Sermanni, who led the Matildas in two stints between 1994-1997 and 2005-2012, would take the reins ahead of upcoming friendlies. Sermanni brought through the majority of the team's …

See how Sam Kerr will play will play huge role in deciding next Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's Olympic Games disaster
7 months, 1 week ago

See how Sam Kerr will play will play huge role in deciding next Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's Olympic Games disaster

Daily Mail  

Matildas players, including injured captain Sam Kerr, will be consulted by Football Australia in the crucial search for the team's next coach. Two weeks after Tony Gustavsson's departure, FA has started the recruitment process for the coach to lead Australia through the next cycle, including the home 2026 Asian Cup, the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Sam Kerr …

Aussies call for one of the Matildas' biggest names to be sacked after Olympics disaster
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Aussies call for one of the Matildas' biggest names to be sacked after Olympics disaster

Daily Mail  

Frustrated fans made their feelings known on social media Matildas failed to progress beyond group stage at Olympics Matildas fans have spoken following a deplorable showing at the Paris Olympics - and coach Tony Gustavsson is in the firing line. Matildas young gun Mary Fowler had a quiet tournament by her own lofty standards Alanna Kennedy scored a late goal …

Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr threw her support behind the Matildas, with the Australia superstar watching from afar as Tony Gustavsson's side got their Olympic Games journey under way on Thursday. But it was a bad start to the Games for Tony Gustavsson's side as they fell behind in the first half, with Marina Hegering powering a bullet header past Mackenzie Arnold and …

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Soccer legend Julie Foudy has controversially declared the Matildas won't win a medal at the Paris Olympics. Foudy doesn't believe the Matildas will be able to overcome the absence of superstar striker Sam Kerr. Caitlin Foord coming off an injury and Katrina Gorry in the midfield coming off an injury,' Foudy told News Corp. 'I worry they don't have the …

Fresh injury scare for Matildas already reeling from the loss of captain Sam Kerr ahead of Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

Fresh injury scare for Matildas already reeling from the loss of captain Sam Kerr ahead of Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Matildas captain Steph Catley appears in doubt for Australia's Olympics opener against Germany as she battles a lower leg injury. While Torpey appears further along and likely to feature against Germany, coach Tony Gustavsson said it was 'too early to say' if Catley would be available to face Germany in Marseille on July 25. Catley is skipper in Sam Kerr's …

The late rule change to Olympic squads that could boost the Matildas' medal chances
8 months, 1 week ago

The late rule change to Olympic squads that could boost the Matildas' medal chances

ABC  

Two weeks out from the start of the Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has made a slight tweak to the rules that determine the role of emergency reserve players for the men's and women's football tournaments. The new rules specify that teams are allowed to swap reserve players in and out of squads only if there is an injury …

Matildas secure 1-1 draw against China after Michelle Heyman equaliser in Adelaide
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas secure 1-1 draw against China after Michelle Heyman equaliser in Adelaide

ABC  

The Matildas' final preparations for the Paris Olympics have got off to a rusty start after a scrappy 1-1 draw with China in Adelaide on Friday. Australia's coach Tony Gustavsson fielded a largely experimental line-up for the opening hour of the Adelaide Oval fixture, but they were upstaged by the reigning Asian Cup champions, with a well-organised and disciplined China …

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
10 months ago

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's Olympics dream is officially over after she was officially ruled out of playing in the Paris Games. However, influential defender Clare Hunt has overcome injury and returns to a Matildas squad still without Katrina Gorry, who remains a chance of making the team for the looming Olympics. Sam Kerr's horror year just got worse with the news that …

Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury
10 months ago

Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury

ABC  

In short: Football Australia has confirmed an ongoing ACL injury will keep Matildas star Sam Kerr out of the squad for the Paris Olympics. Football Australia has confirmed an ongoing ACL injury will keep Matildas star Sam Kerr out of the squad for the Paris Olympics. Sam Kerr has officially been ruled out of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Football …

The contenders to replace Sam Kerr as the focal point of the Matildas attack at the Paris Olympics - and why it might NOT be World Cup hero Mary Fowler
11 months ago

The contenders to replace Sam Kerr as the focal point of the Matildas attack at the Paris Olympics - and why it might NOT be World Cup hero Mary Fowler

Daily Mail  

The days are ticking down until the Paris Olympics and the Matildas have already stamped their passport with qualification to the main draw. Matildas captain and striker Sam Kerr has been cut down with an ACL injury and is unavailable for the Paris Olympics It has left Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson in a quandary on who to replace her with …

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr ruled out of 2024 Paris Olympics by her father
1 year ago

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr ruled out of 2024 Paris Olympics by her father

ABC  

In short: Sam Kerr is recovering from a ruptured ACL and will not play for the Matildas in this year's Paris Olympics, her father says. Sam Kerr is recovering from a ruptured ACL and will not play for the Matildas in this year's Paris Olympics, her father says. The father of Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has said she is "definitely" …

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world
1 year ago

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world

ABC  

In short: Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Catley is attempting to lead the Matildas to Olympic qualification without the team's star striker, who injured her ACL in …

Doctor explains how Sam Kerr could still play for the Matildas at the Olympics even if her horror knee injury isn't healed
1 year, 2 months ago

Doctor explains how Sam Kerr could still play for the Matildas at the Olympics even if her horror knee injury isn't healed

Daily Mail  

There is no chance injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr will able to play at the Paris Olympics after a horror ACL injury, but there is a still an outside chance she could help win the gold medal for her country. Kerr has been ruled out of the Paris Olympics after suffering what the Matildas called an ACL rupture in training …

Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr is a household name, but here's your pocket guide to the entire Matildas squad
1 year, 7 months ago

Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr is a household name, but here's your pocket guide to the entire Matildas squad

ABC  

The Matildas have gone from strength to strength in the FIFA Women's World Cup. Melbourne, Victoria Current club: Arsenal FC Steph Catley is an old hand on the Matildas squad, playing for Australia in three FIFA Women's World Cups and two Olympics. Blacktown, NSW Current club: Leicester City In 2015, a teenage Courtney Nevin travelled to Canada to watch the …

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas lose 3-1 to England's Lionesses in semifinal at Sydney's Olympic Stadium

ABC  

The Matildas' dreams of lifting the FIFA Women's World Cup are over, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. Just minutes after Sam Kerr's stunning strike, England's star of the match knocked the wind out of Australia's World Cup hopes 'It has been an honour': Devastated Kerr wants to win third for Australian fans J …

From partying in Ibiza to sharing the same changing rooms, trophies and even partners: The very close links between the Australian Matildas and England's Lionesses before crunch World Cup semi-final
1 year, 7 months ago

From partying in Ibiza to sharing the same changing rooms, trophies and even partners: The very close links between the Australian Matildas and England's Lionesses before crunch World Cup semi-final

Daily Mail  

It is the latest England-Australia rivalry to grip the world of sport - and should result in a fierce showdown in front of a crowd of 80,000 tomorrow. For instance, Australian star player Sam Kerr joined Chelsea in 2019 – alongside fellow teammates including England's Millie Bright, Fran Kirby, Jess Carter and the currently suspended Lauren James. High fliers: Sam …

Matildas player ratings: See which Australian stars excelled and who struggled in World Cup quarter final against France
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas player ratings: See which Australian stars excelled and who struggled in World Cup quarter final against France

Daily Mail  

Here's how Daily Mail Australia rated the home team. France didn't really test her until the second half of extra time, when she pulled off an outstanding save to deny Vicki Becho and keep the Matildas in the game. Mackenzie Arnold pulled off a crucial save in the second half of extra time Ellie Carpenter - 6 Struggled early on …

Matildas' magical night ignites title charge
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas' magical night ignites title charge

China Daily  

Hayley Raso celebrates scoring Australia's second goal to seal a 2-0 win over Denmark at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney on Monday. The 3-2 loss to Nigeria in the group phase put Australia's hopes in peril but the co-host responded with a 4-0 thumping of Olympic champion Canada and beat Denmark 2-0 in the last 16. A more …

Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas through to FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals as Sam Kerr returns in 2-0 victory against Denmark, England edge Nigeria

ABC  

The Matildas are through to the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals after recording a 2-0 victory over Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal. From Sam Lewis at Stadium Australia FULL-TIME: The Matildas beat Denmark 2-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals J By Jon Healy After falling at this stage in the most agonising circumstances four years ago, the Matildas …

Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark

Associated Press  

Brisbane, Australia — Australia once again finds itself in a must-win Women’s World Cup game when the Matildas face Denmark on Monday in the round of 16. “Historically, we’ve always really performed well with our backs against the wall.” Denmark finished second in Group D behind winner England, and only allowed one goal over three games of group play. “Denmark …

Australia left with one striker after another FIFA Women’s World Cup injury blow
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia left with one striker after another FIFA Women’s World Cup injury blow

The Hindu  

Australia suffered another Women’s World Cup blow on Wednesday when striker Mary Fowler -- who replaced missing Sam Kerr in its opening match -- was also sidelined with injury. The absence of skipper Kerr and Fowler, who scored in the 1-0 friendly win over France on the eve of the World Cup, leaves the Matildas with Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord as …

Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia’s Injury toll grows as Fowler and Luik join Kerr on the sidelines at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Brisbane, Australia — With two players concussed in separate accidents two days before Australia’s second Women’s World Cup game, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson can forgive fans for questioning what’s going on at practice. Manchester City striker Mary Fowler and veteran defender Aivi Luik sustained mild concussions and joined star striker Sam Kerr on the injury list, team officials revealed …

Sam Kerr injury timeline: How she got hurt, when the Matildas first knew she would miss games - and the smart reason they kept it a secret until the last minute
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Kerr injury timeline: How she got hurt, when the Matildas first knew she would miss games - and the smart reason they kept it a secret until the last minute

Daily Mail  

The gun striker will look to play Australia's final group match Coaching staff also kept Irish guessing, didn't reveal Kerr was out Sam Kerr injured her calf on Wednesday, ruling her out of Ireland clash From the moment superstar striker Sam Kerr injured her calf at training on Wednesday, the Matildas flicked the switch. Sam Kerr didn't play against Ireland …

Australia 1-0 Ireland: No Sam Kerr? No problem! Matildas begin World Cup campaign with a win without star player as Steph Catley penalty earns victory over Ireland
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia 1-0 Ireland: No Sam Kerr? No problem! Matildas begin World Cup campaign with a win without star player as Steph Catley penalty earns victory over Ireland

Daily Mail  

Steph Catley has stood tall as captain in Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence to deliver the Matildas a 1-0 victory over Ireland in their Women's World Cup opener. Australia have won their opening game of the World Cup with a gutsy 1-0 victory Steph Catley scored the match-winning penalty in the second half for the Matildas The stand-in captain celebrates after …

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr has been ruled out of Australia’s opening two games of the Women’s World Cup in a major setback for the tournament co-hosts. The star striker picked up a calf muscle injury during practice on Wednesday and it was confirmed shortly before kickoff Thursday that she wouldn’t be able to play for the Matildas against Ireland at Stadium Australia …

Kyah Simon overcomes injury to win place in Australia’s World Cup squad
1 year, 8 months ago

Kyah Simon overcomes injury to win place in Australia’s World Cup squad

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Kyah Simon hasn’t played since October when she tore knee ligaments. “To announce this 23 players has been very exciting and also challenging,” said Gustavsson, who was an assistant coach for the United States at their World Cup triumphs in 2015 and 2019, and who will now try to lead Australia to victory on their home turf. …

Matildas get back to winning ways against South Africa in London despite conceding late goal
2 years, 5 months ago

Matildas get back to winning ways against South Africa in London despite conceding late goal

ABC  

Cortnee Vine has scored her first international goals as the Matildas lifted the pressure on coach Tony Gustavsson with a convincing 4-1 victory over South Africa. It was all the more impressive for being largely achieved without Chelsea's Sam Kerr, who had been unwell leading into Saturday's match at Kingsmeadow, her club's compact ground in south-west London. In her absence, …

Matildas' 2021 captured hopes and heartache of a nation. If they can survive, so can we
3 years, 2 months ago

Matildas' 2021 captured hopes and heartache of a nation. If they can survive, so can we

ABC  

Sam Kerr has her hands on her knees, her haggard face turned blankly towards the corner flag. It's Chelsea's second loss in the 2021-22 Women's Super League season, and Kerr – having competed in three simultaneous domestic competitions as well as national team friendlies over the past few months – tips her wearied head into her gloved hands. The return …

Clare Wheeler's late appearance against USA turned Matildas' game — and maybe her career
3 years, 3 months ago

Clare Wheeler's late appearance against USA turned Matildas' game — and maybe her career

ABC  

Isn't football, in the end, all about the timing? Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler had barely been on the pitch three minutes, thrown into the lumbering final stages of Australia's second friendly against the USA in Newcastle on Tuesday, when she made what turned out to be a game-changing — and possibly career-defining — tackle. "You see the goal-scorer — and …

Matildas score late to share spoils with US women
3 years, 3 months ago

Matildas score late to share spoils with US women

The Hindu  

A late goal by Kyah Simon earned Australia a fortunate 1-1 draw against the world champion United States and denied the American women a second win in the two-game series on Tuesday. Australia’s Tameka Yallop turned over possession cheaply which led to Lynn Williams threading a pass to Margaret Purce, who calmly played the ball into the path of Hatch …

Matildas snatch 1-1 draw against USA in second friendly in Newcastle
3 years, 3 months ago

Matildas snatch 1-1 draw against USA in second friendly in Newcastle

ABC  

The Matildas have drawn 1-1 in their second and final friendly match against world champions USA in their last hit-out before January's Asian Cup. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson made a few changes to the starting XI after Australia's 3-0 defeat to the USA on Saturday, switching out goalkeeper Teagan Micah for the more experienced Lydia Williams, while Hayley Raso and …

Australia announce squad for home series against India; Megan Schutt, Jess Jonassen miss out
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia announce squad for home series against India; Megan Schutt, Jess Jonassen miss out

Firstpost  

Another notable absentee from the 18-member squad is Belinda Vakarewa, who is also skipping the series due to personal reasons. Melbourne: The Australian women’s team’s seasoned campaigners Megan Schutt and Jess Jonassen will miss the upcoming multi-format home series against India due to various reasons. “Jess is another big loss and will be disappointed to miss out, but she’s another …

Matildas can be one of the best teams in the world - Gustavsson - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

Matildas can be one of the best teams in the world - Gustavsson - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian women's national team has the potential to be among the best teams in the world, the team's new coach Tony Gustavsson has said. “I am extremely proud and happy to have been appointed head coach of the Westfield Matildas,” Gustavsson, who will lead Australia in two Olympic campaigns, the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022 and the Women's …

Matildas beat Vietnam 5-0 in first leg of Olympics qualifier in Newcastle to all but seal Tokyo 2020 berth
5 years ago

Matildas beat Vietnam 5-0 in first leg of Olympics qualifier in Newcastle to all but seal Tokyo 2020 berth

ABC  

Sam Kerr led the way as Australia routed Vietnam 5-0 in the first leg of the women's Olympic football tournament play-off in Newcastle. Key points: The Matildas should have won by a larger margin, spurning numerous goalscoring chances The win came in the first leg of Australia's Olympic football qualifier, with the second leg on Wednesday in Vietnam A win …

Australia name unchanged squad for next month's ODI home series against New Zealand
5 years ago

Australia name unchanged squad for next month's ODI home series against New Zealand

Firstpost  

Paceman Jhye Richardson, coming back from a serious shoulder injury, missed out on the 14-man squad but will remain with the Australia camp for the upcoming ODIs against South Africa. Melbourne: Australia named an unchanged squad on Wednesday for next month’s one-day international home series against New Zealand. “Keeping him in South Africa with the one-day squad gives us another …

Matildas Olympic qualifiers moved to Sydney after coronavirus outbreak forces tournament relocation
5 years, 1 month ago

Matildas Olympic qualifiers moved to Sydney after coronavirus outbreak forces tournament relocation

ABC  

Sydney will host the Matildas' Olympic qualifying group matches against China, Taiwan and Thailand after the Asian Football Confederation elected to move the games away from Nanjing due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The Group B games were originally moved from Wuhan — the source of the outbreak — to Nanjing but will now take place in Sydney in …

Australia paceman Jhye Richardson out of World Cup
5 years, 10 months ago

Australia paceman Jhye Richardson out of World Cup

The Hindu  

Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson was ruled out of the World Cup on Wednesday after failing to recover from a dislocated shoulder, with namesake Kane Richardson replacing him. He picked up the injury during Australia's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in March, but was included in the squad for the World Cup in England starting later this …

Rogic, Kruse to miss Socceroos' Lebanon friendly
6 years, 4 months ago

Rogic, Kruse to miss Socceroos' Lebanon friendly

The Hindu  

Tom Rogic and Robbie Kruse will miss Australia's friendly against Lebanon on Tuesday as it deals with minor injuries. "There is a short turnaround to Tuesday's match against Lebanon so Tom and Robbie, who both performed well on Saturday evening but have minor knee and groin injuries respectively, won't be risked," Arnold said in a statement on Sunday. "With limited …

Matildas fall short against France in international friendly in St Etienne
6 years, 5 months ago

Matildas fall short against France in international friendly in St Etienne

ABC  

An understrength Australia has suffered a 2-0 defeat against Women's World Cup hosts France in a friendly in Saint Etienne early on Saturday. Missing rested headline names such as Sam Kerr, Alanna Kennedy, Lydia Williams and Emily van Egmond, the Matildas rode their luck at times to avoid a hefty defeat. France were on the front foot from the outset …

Australia v Brazil: Matildas win 2-1 in opening clash of series in Penrith
7 years, 6 months ago

Australia v Brazil: Matildas win 2-1 in opening clash of series in Penrith

ABC  

A Lisa De Vanna wonder goal and a glancing Sam Kerr header turned it on for a sold-out crowd in Penrith, as the Matildas defeated Brazil 2-1. Indeed, the visitors nearly stole an early advantage in a breathless first half when Rosanna's header blazed marginally wide of Lydia Williams' post. Latching onto Tameka Butt's flick pass, Australia's all-time record scorer …

Matildas withdraw from training camp as pay dispute rumbles on ahead of USA tour
9 years, 6 months ago

Matildas withdraw from training camp as pay dispute rumbles on ahead of USA tour

ABC  

The Matildas players have confirmed they have withdrawn from their Sydney training camp ahead of their United States tour following a breakdown in talks over the pay dispute with the FFA. Professional Footballers Australia chief executive Adam Vivian said in a statement the players, unpaid for two months, would not attend the talk after talks with Football Federation Australia failed …

Australia Matildas defeat Vietnam 4-0 in women's World Cup warm-up
9 years, 10 months ago

Australia Matildas defeat Vietnam 4-0 in women's World Cup warm-up

ABC  

The Matildas scored a 4-0 win over Vietnam in Sydney as they prepare to leave for the women's World Cup in Canada at the weekend. The match on Tuesday night was played behind closed doors in the western Sydney suburb of Parklea, as the Matildas prepares for next month's World Cup in Canada. "Today was another step in the process, …

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