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Football Australia not rushing search for new Matildas coach in build-up to Asian and World Cups
1 week, 6 days 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 …

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Mary Fowler and Katrina Gorry both score in the Women's Super League after missing Matildas friendlies
2 weeks ago

Mary Fowler and Katrina Gorry both score in the Women's Super League after missing Matildas friendlies

ABC  

The mental and physical break she received while skipping Matildas duty appears to have done Mary Fowler a power of good as she returned to action for Manchester City with a superb goal in their 4-0 trouncing over Leicester. Another Australian international, Katrina Gorry, now the pride of West Ham, also enjoyed a big day in the English Women's Super …

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Matildas revelation Sharn Freier embraces rapid rise after starring performances against Chinese Taipei
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Matildas revelation Sharn Freier embraces rapid rise after starring performances against Chinese Taipei

ABC  

When the Matildas won the Women's World Cup penalty shootout against France at Brisbane's Lang Park last year, Sharn Freier was at a country music concert 20 kilometres across town. In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park. "I was …

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

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Sam Kerr makes a HUGE step toward returning to football in major boost for Matildas and Chelsea
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sam Kerr makes a HUGE step toward returning to football in major boost for Matildas and Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Also will become a mother in 2025, partner is pregnant Ruptured her ACL in January at a training camp Sam Kerr is working towards a return to football Superstar striker Sam Kerr is closing in on a return for Chelsea, almost a year after she tore her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp in Morocco. Sam Kerr is closing …

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Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds

ABC  

A study commissioned by the Victorian government has found that media coverage in the state of women's sport more than doubled during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as the nation was gripped by the Matildas. Women journalists more likely to cover women's sport The FIFA Women's World Cup was a runaway success, with almost 2 million fans attending matches …

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Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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Matildas to play USA, Japan, Colombia at SheBelieves Cup in February
1 month ago

Matildas to play USA, Japan, Colombia at SheBelieves Cup in February

ABC  

The next Matildas coach could experience a baptism of fire in games against Japan, the United States and Colombia in Australia's debut at the SheBelieves Cup. The Matildas lost 2-1 to the US Women's National Team to officially end their Paris Olympics campaign earlier this year, but will hope mercurial skipper Kerr is back playing by their next clash, as …

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Matildas star Cortnee Vine shocks fans by taking an indefinite break from soccer due to mental health worries
1 month, 1 week ago

Matildas star Cortnee Vine shocks fans by taking an indefinite break from soccer due to mental health worries

Daily Mail  

World Cup hero Cortnee Vine is taking a break from football to focus on her mental health. On Friday, Vine was once again a notable absentee in interim coach Tom Sermanni's extended squad for the Matildas' upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Taiwan after making herself unavailable for selection. The dashing winger was a star of the A-League Women competition but …

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90 Day Fiance star Niles' candid reaction to rumors Matilda is scamming him for green card
1 month, 2 weeks ago

90 Day Fiance star Niles' candid reaction to rumors Matilda is scamming him for green card

Daily Mail  

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Niles Valentine revealed how he’d react if his fiancée Matilda was scamming him for a green card. Fans were immediately suspicious of Ghanaian native Matilda’s intentions after Niles, an Alabama resident, shared on his debut episode that the couple first connected when Matilda 'slipped into his DMs out of nowhere.' 90 Day …

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The A-League Women players to watch as the 2024-25 season kicks off and Matildas spots open up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The A-League Women players to watch as the 2024-25 season kicks off and Matildas spots open up

ABC  

In the wake of a disappointing Olympics performance and with a home Asian Cup, a World Cup, and another Olympics all looming, the Matildas are at a critical juncture. With the 2024-2025 A-League Women's season kicking off this week, here are some of the stand-out players who could soon become regular features in the Matildas squad. Club: Melbourne City Position: …

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Matildas defeat Germany 2-1
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matildas defeat Germany 2-1

ABC  

Sally Sara: The Matildas have defeated world number four ranked Germany 2-1 in a friendly match. Sally Sara: The win provides a much needed confidence boost after the Matildas' disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. Tracey Holmes: Well, interestingly, I heard James Johnson, who's the CEO of Football Australia, talking about this very thing at the recent Australian New Zealand …

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Chloe Dalton's IVF journey and her hopes for more transparency around fertility in AFLW and women's sport
2 months ago

Chloe Dalton's IVF journey and her hopes for more transparency around fertility in AFLW and women's sport

ABC  

When GWS AFLW star Chloe Dalton and her partner Riley Bodger wanted to start a family, they walked into Monash IVF clinic in Sydney with little knowledge of the journey they were about to embark on. "Conversations around menstrual health, egg freezing, IVF and pregnancy have generally been topics that were held behind closed doors at club and code level," …

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See Mary Fowler's touching one-word reaction to Nathan Cleary's NRL grand final win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

See Mary Fowler's touching one-word reaction to Nathan Cleary's NRL grand final win

Daily Mail  

An overjoyed Mary Fowler has reacted to boyfriend Nathan Cleary's fourth straight NRL grand final victory in a social media post featuring one simple word: 'Him'. After she played a starring role in City's 2-0 win over West Ham by scoring one goal and setting up the other, Fowler posted the caption 'A good weekend indeeed' alongside photos of her …

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Nathan Cleary opens up about the car chase that marked the start of his romance with Mary Fowler - as he finally addresses extraordinary rumour about their relationship
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nathan Cleary opens up about the car chase that marked the start of his romance with Mary Fowler - as he finally addresses extraordinary rumour about their relationship

Daily Mail  

Nathan Cleary has given his fans an eye-opening account of the start of his romance with Matildas star Mary Fowler - and finally addressed stunning speculation about how their relationship became public. The photos that changed everything: Cleary is seen sharing a tender moment with Fowler in Daily Mail Australia's exclusive pictures from November last year The NRL star's shirtless …

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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
3 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 …

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Scotland-born Tom Sermanni named as interim coach of Australian women’s soccer team
3 months ago

Scotland-born Tom Sermanni named as interim coach of Australian women’s soccer team

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Scotland-born Tom Sermanni has been named interim head coach of the Australian women’s soccer team, his third time in charge of the Matildas. Soccer Australia did not renew former head coach Tony Gustavsson’s contract after the Matildas failed to make it out of the group stage at the Paris Olympics. Sermanni was head coach of the U.S. women’s …

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Kate Ritchie's career change! Nova star embraces the Matildas spirit and sets her sights on the soccer field
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kate Ritchie's career change! Nova star embraces the Matildas spirit and sets her sights on the soccer field

Daily Mail  

Kate Ritchie looked to be in good spirits on Thursday when she was spotted shopping for soccer accessories in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. Kate wore her brunette hair tied in a ponytail on the day, and could not not contain her excitement as she flashed a radiant smile ahead of competing in a local soccer match. Kate's outing follows …

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Matildas pull off stunning comeback to beat Zambia 6-5 in second Paris Olympics group game
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas pull off stunning comeback to beat Zambia 6-5 in second Paris Olympics group game

ABC  

The Matildas have kept their quest for an Olympic medal alive after an incredible come-from-behind win over Zambia in the second group game in Nice. The Matildas had a mountain to climb within the first minute of the match, with striker Banda scoring the first goal of the game in just the 40th second, turning past defender Clare Hunt just …

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Nathan Cleary sends message to girlfriend Mary Fowler and the Matildas after Australia secured epic comeback to keep Olympic Games dream alive
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nathan Cleary sends message to girlfriend Mary Fowler and the Matildas after Australia secured epic comeback to keep Olympic Games dream alive

Daily Mail  

Nathan Cleary joined swathes of Matildas fans in waking up early to cheer on the team in France. And after a nerve-wracking 90 minutes, Mary Fowler's team made sure the Australia supporters did not start the day disappointed after securing a stunning victory over Zambia. The Matildas' match against their African rivals saw a staggering 11 goals scored, with the …

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Why the Matildas can FORGET winning gold at the Paris Olympics after disastrous loss to Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Matildas can FORGET winning gold at the Paris Olympics after disastrous loss to Germany

Daily Mail  

Must beat Zambia on July 29 to stay in the tournament Now face an uphill battle to progress out of group stage The Matildas entered the Paris Olympics quietly confident they could be gold medallists - but that dream is already highly unlikely after they were outclassed 3-0 by Germany in their group opener. Tony Gustavsson's squad were at times …

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Matildas are called out after loss to Germany
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas are called out after loss to Germany

Daily Mail  

A controversial conservative commentator has sparked debate after declaring that she hoped the Matildas would lose their first game. Her hopes were fulfilled when, at 3am AEST, Tony Gustavsson's side succumbed to a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Germany in the opening Group B match in Marseille. Kobie Thatcher, who is known for her outspoken views,said she refused to …

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Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas fans blast Tony Gustavsson's team after waking up at 3AM to watch miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany: 'This is hard to watch'

Daily Mail  

Matildas fans slogged through a tough 90 minutes after waking up early to watch their team's miserable Olympic Games defeat by Germany. A whole host of supporters rose to their alarm clocks at 3am to tune into Australia's opening Group B match in Marseille, with Tony Gustavsson's side taking on a tough challenge in their world No 4-ranked rivals. Matildas …

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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
4 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 …

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