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Matildas revelation Sharn Freier embraces rapid rise after starring performances against Chinese Taipei
2 weeks, 3 days 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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Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
4 weeks, 1 day 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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When are the Matildas playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here are the match dates
5 months ago

When are the Matildas playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here are the match dates

ABC  

The Matildas will play at least three games at the Paris Games, having secured their ticket earlier this year. So here are the Australian dates for the team's first three matches: Friday, July 26: Australia vs Germany RESULT: Matildas lost 3-0 Australia vs Germany Monday, July 29: Australia vs Zambia RESULT: Matildas win 6-5 Australia vs Zambia Thursday, August 1: …

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The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
7 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 …

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Australian Olympic chiefs would have final say on Kerr playing in Paris
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Olympic chiefs would have final say on Kerr playing in Paris

The Hindu  

Australia’s Chef de Mission for the Paris Olympics Anna Meares said on Thursday that the Australian Olympic Committee would have the final say on whether Sam Kerr will be able to represent her country at this year’s Summer Games. Australia have already qualified for the women’s soccer tournament in Paris and Kerr would in normal circumstances be the first name …

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Matildas star Kyah Simon opens up about her 483 days of hell: 'I lost count of how many times I was broken mentally, physically and emotionally'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas star Kyah Simon opens up about her 483 days of hell: 'I lost count of how many times I was broken mentally, physically and emotionally'

Daily Mail  

Matildas star Kyah Simon has detailed her '483 days of hell' after making a triumphant return from injury last weekend for the Central Coast Mariners. Matildas star Kyah Simon has detailed her '483 days of hell' after making a triumphant return from injury last weekend for the Central Coast Mariners Simon, 32, took to Instagram to share her testing journey, …

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Five quick hits from Matildas v Sweden: Katrina Gorry plays angry and Tony Gustavsson finally uses his subs
1 year, 4 months ago

Five quick hits from Matildas v Sweden: Katrina Gorry plays angry and Tony Gustavsson finally uses his subs

ABC  

The incredible journey is over. Australia's stunning World Cup run finally had the curtains closed on it in Brisbane at the hands of Sweden. Gorry not sorry The Matildas played with an urgency in the third-place play-off, so eager were they to end their historic Women's World Cup run on a fitting note. Ticket to the Cup Photo shows Ticket …

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England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run
1 year, 4 months ago

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lauren Hemp didn’t let the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England become the Sam Kerr show. Hemp scored to restore England’s lead eight minutes after a superb equalizer from Kerr, and then provided a perfect pass for the clincher as the Lionesses moved into their first World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over …

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England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England stun hosts Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final

Al Jazeera  

Lionesses end the Matildas’ run to reach the Women’s World Cup final for the first time and set up a clash with Spain. England have reached their first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia, despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England, who fell at …

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'I love watching her play': Father of Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross on watching her rise
1 year, 4 months ago

'I love watching her play': Father of Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross on watching her rise

ABC  

Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross has a strong competitive streak, but you'll never hear her say it. 'It's do or die': Father of Matilda's player Kyra Cooney-Cross Photo shows Kyra Cooney Cros childhood photo Matildas midfielder, Kyra Cooney-Cross, has soccer in her blood. Only now, as Australia unites behind Kyra and the rest of the squad, are Women's World Cup broadcasts …

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Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” Australia may have superstar Sam Kerr at full strength after she missed all of group play with …

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France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

France coach sends a spoiler alert ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Australia

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Spoiler alert. Hervé Renard’s French lineup knows what the atmosphere and the tension is like playing a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on home soil, and is projecting that onto Australia’s Matildas. “That’s a good thing, that we know we can win, but when we play our way, we can beat anyone.” Renard became the first coach to …

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia hails ‘Princess Mary’ after Denmark defeat
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia hails ‘Princess Mary’ after Denmark defeat

The Hindu  

A late cameo by Sam Kerr warmed the hearts of Australian fans but it was creative dynamo Mary Fowler given a royal reception in the nation’s media on Tuesday after the Matildas’ despatch of Denmark at the Women’s World Cup. An Australian has graced Denmark’s royal family for nearly 20 years since Tasmania-born Mary Donaldson married Frederik, the Scandinavian nation’s …

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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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Regional SA soccer players prepare to reap benefits of Matildas' Women's World Cup opener
1 year, 5 months ago

Regional SA soccer players prepare to reap benefits of Matildas' Women's World Cup opener

ABC  

These girls may be located five hours from the closest match at this upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, but they still hope the event will leave a lasting legacy in their home towns. Far away from the expected sell-out crowd the Matildas will enjoy at Stadium Australia, these girls are preparing for weekend matches in Mount Gambier, South Australia, where …

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Ireland preparing for difficult debut in Women’s World Cup opener against co-host Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Ireland preparing for difficult debut in Women’s World Cup opener against co-host Australia

The Hindu  

Overwhelming demand for tickets meant co-host Australia’s opening match at the Women’s World Cup had to be shifted to the tournament’s biggest stadium, where it’s set to be played in front of an expected record crowd of 82,500. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW “We feel like underdogs and we embrace it,” Ireland forward Marissa Sheva said. “I think …

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