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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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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, 1 week 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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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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Why the Matildas can FORGET winning gold at the Paris Olympics after disastrous loss to Germany
4 months, 4 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 at war as FIFTEEN players are wiped from the history books in shocking row
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas at war as FIFTEEN players are wiped from the history books in shocking row

Daily Mail  

A huge row has erupted among Matildas alumni after 15 former players were wiped from the record books this week. On Monday, Football Australia announced it had revised its record books to confirm that a team from 1975 will now be viewed as the first even Australian national women's football team. She led the Australian national women's football team against …

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How the Matildas effect has inspired Australia's next generation of women's blind and Deaf footballers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Matildas effect has inspired Australia's next generation of women's blind and Deaf footballers

ABC  

Almost a year on from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas remain the hottest ticket in Australian sport. The Australian women's Deaf football team played a landmark international against the USA this year. This is also a landmark year for the Australian women's blind football team. Members of the Australian women's blind football team during the trophy tour …

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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
6 months, 3 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 …

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Milicic appointed to help Steel Roses blossom
7 months, 1 week ago

Milicic appointed to help Steel Roses blossom

China Daily  

Ante Milicic reacts during a match. With the Steel Roses missing out on the Paris Olympics, the new coach's primary objective is to ready the team for its Women's Asian Cup title defense in Australia in 2026 and to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Official Sina Weibo account announced the appointment of the former coach of the …

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Milicic appointed to help Steel Roses blossom
7 months, 1 week ago

Milicic appointed to help Steel Roses blossom

China Daily  

Ante Milicic reacts during a match. With the Steel Roses missing out on the Paris Olympics, the new coach's primary objective is to ready the team for its Women's Asian Cup title defense in Australia in 2026 and to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Official Sina Weibo account announced the appointment of the former coach of the …

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Women's sport in Australia is on a fast upward trajectory — but which leagues pay the most and is there any sort of equality?
1 year ago

Women's sport in Australia is on a fast upward trajectory — but which leagues pay the most and is there any sort of equality?

ABC  

Never before have women's sports been so prominent in Australia. Players in the Women's National Cricket League earn a minimum of $54,557 a year. Cricket Australia says its players on WNCL and WBBL contracts can earn on average $151,019, including super, prize money, match fees and so on. Players in the Australian Rugby 7s team earn on average $110,000 per …

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The Matildas' Kyah Simon, Australia's women's water polo team, give their support to Super Netballers over pay dispute
1 year ago

The Matildas' Kyah Simon, Australia's women's water polo team, give their support to Super Netballers over pay dispute

ABC  

Australia's top netballers have received some high-profile support in their bitter pay dispute, with Kyah Simon from the Matildas saying the nation's female soccer stars can empathise. Key points: Two of Australia's leading women's teams have called for a lasting improvement in pay conditions for struggling Super Netballers The Matildas and the Stingers — Australia's women's water polo team — …

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Matildas switch to match, commercial payments under new Australia pay deal
1 year, 1 month ago

Matildas switch to match, commercial payments under new Australia pay deal

The Hindu  

Australia’s Matildas will join their male counterparts in the Socceroos in receiving match and commercial payments instead of centralised contracts under the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement announced on Wednesday. Football Australia said the four-year deal would enhance the revenue-sharing model adopted under the last CBA after what the body described as a period of “unparalleled international success” …

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Arsenal signs Matildas’ Cooney-Cross from Hammarby
1 year, 3 months ago

Arsenal signs Matildas’ Cooney-Cross from Hammarby

The Hindu  

Arsenal has signed Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross from Swedish club Hammarby, the Women’s Super League side said on Friday. The 21-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal, was a standout performer at the recent Women’s World Cup, starting in all seven of Australia’s games as the co-host reached the semifinals before finishing fourth. RELATED | Manchester United signs American goalkeeper …

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‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game. “I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera. “The values of the women’s game are amazing, inclusivity, supporting …

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Matildas' loss to Sweden was the performance of a team who had already given everything
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas' loss to Sweden was the performance of a team who had already given everything

ABC  

The full-time whistle still hung in the quiet air of Brisbane Stadium when Kyra Cooney-Cross's knees gave way and she fell backwards into the grass. She'd played almost every available minute during Australia's miraculous Women's World Cup run, partnering with veteran Katrina Gorry to form the beating heart of the team's midfield. That kind of style arguably minimises the technical, …

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Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Australia already captivated a nation as co-hosts of the Women’s World Cup. Australia’s men’s basketball team, the Boomers, were slated to play a tune-up game against Brazil on Wednesday night in preparation for their World Cup but moved the game up two hours to watch the Matildas in the semifinals. The Swedes made a mark on the tournament in the …

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IAN HERBERT: Has Sarina Wiegman met her match in 'David Brent'? It's chalk and cheese as Mrs Cool collides with bonkers Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson in World Cup semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

IAN HERBERT: Has Sarina Wiegman met her match in 'David Brent'? It's chalk and cheese as Mrs Cool collides with bonkers Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson in World Cup semi-final

Daily Mail  

It was strictly Pom and Aussie business 20 years ago, when Eddie Jones and Sir Clive Woodward sent teams of their compatriots into the rugby World Cup final. The theatre of the pre-match press conference can sometimes seem a serious inconvenience to Sarina Wiegman, who towards the end of a half-hour's talk yesterday seemed startled to be asked if the …

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Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history and sent the country into ecstasy in the process. Key points: The Matildas defeated France on penalties Sam Kerr made an impact when she came on in the second half Coach Tony Gustavsson said he had faith that his side could get this far in the tournament But they are not done yet …

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Matildas win FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal after classic shootout against France in Brisbane, will face England in semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas win FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal after classic shootout against France in Brisbane, will face England in semifinal

ABC  

The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a dramatic sudden-death penalty shootout in Brisbane, with Mackenzie Arnold and Cortnee Vine the heroes. Sat 12 Aug Show all key events England vs Colombia S By Simon Smale Australia will play England in the semifinal S By Simon Smale Mouthwatering, huh? Full time: England 2-1 Colombia S By Simon Smale England complete …

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Two-time champion coach says Matildas can win the 2023 Women's World Cup: You've got all the ingredients to go all the way'
1 year, 4 months ago

Two-time champion coach says Matildas can win the 2023 Women's World Cup: You've got all the ingredients to go all the way'

Daily Mail  

The Australian Matildas are preparing to make history in their Women's World Cup quarter final against France tomorrow, but a coach who has achieved it all before believes they can go even deeper into the tournament. The Matildas have never progressed past the quarter final stage of a World Cup but have a golden opportunity to reach their first semi …

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Can the Matildas win the Women's World Cup? USA's two-time winning coach Jill Ellis thinks so
1 year, 4 months ago

Can the Matildas win the Women's World Cup? USA's two-time winning coach Jill Ellis thinks so

ABC  

Here's a sentence for you: the Matildas are just three games away from lifting Australia's first ever World Cup trophy. Matildas' win over Canada showed us who they really are Photo shows A women's soccer team wearing light blue uniforms runs to the sideline celebrating With their greatest-ever Women's World Cup victory, the Matildas have shown they are so much …

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Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark
1 year, 4 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 …

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Indigenous Football Australia pushes for direct funding out of Women’s World Cup legacy
1 year, 4 months ago

Indigenous Football Australia pushes for direct funding out of Women’s World Cup legacy

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — The Indigenous Football Australia Council has urged FIFA to address what it calls an “egregious omission” of First Nations-led organizations in a Women’s World Cup legacy plan. Former Sydney Swans Australian rules football star Adam Goodes and John Moriarty, the first Indigenous player selected for Australia’s national soccer team, were among the signatories to a letter sent …

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australians confident in squad depth despite Sam Kerr’s injury
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australians confident in squad depth despite Sam Kerr’s injury

The Hindu  

Having the Women’s World Cup on home soil has given Australia’s team the confidence it can contend for the title even without star striker Sam Kerr on the field. The Matildas’ struggles to replace injured defender Clare Polkinghorne during the 2019 Women’s World Cup contributed to their exit in the round of 16, their worst finish since 2003. Gustavsson’s team …

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