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Sam Kerr has knee surgery as Chelsea rally round star

Sam Kerr has knee surgery as Chelsea rally round star

Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on her season-ending ACL injury as Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refused to speculate on the Matildas' captain's future at the club. 12 Jan 2024

Hammer time for Matildas' globetrotter Katrina Gorry

Hammer time for Matildas' globetrotter Katrina Gorry

Katrina Gorry has taken up the toughest challenge of her well-travelled career alongside her Matildas teammate Mackenzie Arnold in England. 7 Jan 2024

Charli Grant glad to follow the Ange path at Tottenham

Charli Grant glad to follow the Ange path at Tottenham

Matildas defender Charli Grant is excited about signing for Tottenham, where she hopes to bump into a fellow Australian luminary on the training ground. 5 Jan 2024

Aussie Valkanis oversees Euro giants Ajax for a day

Aussie Valkanis oversees Euro giants Ajax for a day

Michael Valkanis, a former Socceroo, has taken the reins as manager of Dutch superclub Ajax for a week - while the team's usual coach is in Australia. 18 Dec 2023

Deadly header Kerr puts Chelsea back in control of WSL

Deadly header Kerr puts Chelsea back in control of WSL

Sam Kerr has once again demonstrated why she's the best header of the ball in women's soccer as she got on the scoresheet in Chelsea's 3-0 win at Bristol City. 18 Dec 2023

Socceroo Silvera praised after 'smart' Boro winner

Socceroo Silvera praised after 'smart' Boro winner

Sammy Silvera has been praised by Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick after sharp thinking and a terrific winner at Swansea in their Championship match. 17 Dec 2023

Foord hits post as Arsenal lose to Spurs in WSL derby

Foord hits post as Arsenal lose to Spurs in WSL derby

Caitlin Foord came closest for Arsenal as they rained 31 attempts on goal but it couldn't stop Spurs beating their biggest rivals for the first time in the WSL. 17 Dec 2023

Sam Kerr misses out again on FIFA Best women's prize

Sam Kerr misses out again on FIFA Best women's prize

Matildas captain Sam Kerr hasn't made the final three contenders for the FIFA Best women's player of the year award despite being the Ballon d'Or runner-up. 15 Dec 2023

Melbourne City's Asian Champions League exit sealed

Melbourne City's Asian Champions League exit sealed

Melbourne City have failed to get the last-day reprieve they were hoping for as Jeonbuk's victory in the Asian Champions League sealed their group-stage exit. 14 Dec 2023

Arnold in line for FIFA Best award but Ange misses out

Arnold in line for FIFA Best award but Ange misses out

Mackenzie Arnold is among a three-woman shortlist to earn the title of world's best goalkeeper but Ange Postecoglou has missed out on the big coaching prize. 14 Dec 2023

Arsenal's Matildas celebrate key win over Kerr's Blues

Arsenal's Matildas celebrate key win over Kerr's Blues

Arsenal's three Matildas were left celebrating after they beat Sam Kerr's Chelsea 4-1 in a record-breaking Women's Super League derby in London. 11 Dec 2023

Melbourne City denied ACL control by goalkeeping error

Melbourne City denied ACL control by goalkeeping error

Melbourne City's hopes of automatic qualification for the Asian Champions League knockout stages have been dashed by a late equaliser in a 3-3 draw at Kofu. 30 Nov 2023

Even after treble, Kerr warns she can find another gear

Even after treble, Kerr warns she can find another gear

Despite her brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League, Sam Kerr has warned that she still has another gear to find after a frustrating injury-hit spell. 25 Nov 2023

Foord scores as Arsenal close the gap on Kerr's Chelsea

Foord scores as Arsenal close the gap on Kerr's Chelsea

In-form Matilda Caitlin Foord has scored in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brighton to keep Chelsea in their sights at the top of the Women's Super League. 20 Nov 2023

Kerr turns provider as Lauren James steals Chelsea show

Kerr turns provider as Lauren James steals Chelsea show

Sam Kerr was heavily involved with Chelsea's goals but didn't find the target herself for once as Lauren James sank Liverpool with a WSL hat-trick. 19 Nov 2023

Sam Kerr back on target after quiet start to WSL season

Sam Kerr back on target after quiet start to WSL season

Sam Kerr has notched her second goal of the Women's Super League season as Chelsea strengthened their top spot with a 3-0 win at Everton. 13 Nov 2023

Postecoglou soaks up Spurs pain after award hat-trick

Postecoglou soaks up Spurs pain after award hat-trick

Ange Postecoglou has ended the worst week of his reign at Spurs by saying his Spurs side will have to use the pain of agonising late defeat at Wolves to grow. 12 Nov 2023

Catley goal helps send Arsenal past Fowler's Man City

Catley goal helps send Arsenal past Fowler's Man City

Matildas star Steph Catley has scored a beauty in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Mary Fowler's Manchester City in the Women's Super League. 6 Nov 2023

Pochettino hails Postecoglou's 'fantastic' job at Spurs

Pochettino hails Postecoglou's 'fantastic' job at Spurs

Australian boss Ange Postecoglou has done a "fantastic" job, turning Tottenham into title contenders, according to former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino. 4 Nov 2023

Ange hails the 76-year-old who could ruin Spurs' start

Ange hails the 76-year-old who could ruin Spurs' start

Ange Postecoglou once lost against Roy Hodgson when he was Socceroos boss - and now he's hoping to avoid the same fate against the 76-year-old in club combat. 27 Oct 2023

Maclaren hails Melbourne character in ACL triumph

Maclaren hails Melbourne character in ACL triumph

Jamie Maclaren scored again but was more interested in hailing his Melbourne City side's character in their victory over Buriram in the Asian Champions League. 26 Oct 2023

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