Ian Chadband

Matildas thrive back in the FA Cup

Matildas thrive back in the FA Cup

After a tough time on international duty, Australia's Matildas, led by four-goal Emily van Egmond, were back in form for their English clubs in the FA Cup. 19 Apr 2021
No Dutch treat as Matildas outplayed again

No Dutch treat as Matildas outplayed again

The Matildas have shipped five goals for the second time in four days as Sam Kerr's side were hammered 5-0 by a rampant Netherlands outfit in Nijmegen. 14 Apr 2021
'I don't think we were very good...' - Matildas hammered on return

'I don't think we were very good...' - Matildas hammered on return

Australia's Matildas suffered a "reality check" on their return to international football, being outclassed 5-2 by Olympic champions Germany in Wiesbaden. 11 Apr 2021
'Confidence and intelligence...' - Another Sam Kerr hat-trick fires Chelsea

'Confidence and intelligence...' - Another Sam Kerr hat-trick fires Chelsea

Sam Kerr has done it again, Australia's captain scoring a first-half hat-trick for Chelsea in their 6-0 trouncing of Birmingham in the Women's Super League. 5 Apr 2021
Kerr's next WCL task is to beat Bayern

Kerr's next WCL task is to beat Bayern

Bayern Munich have won their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie against Rosengard to set up a semi-final with Sam Kerr's Chelsea. 2 Apr 2021
'She's outstanding' - Kerr hailed as best striker in the world

'She's outstanding' - Kerr hailed as best striker in the world

Sam Kerr has been tagged as the best forward in women's soccer after her latest heroics helped Chelsea storm into the semi-finals of the Champions League. 1 Apr 2021
Sam Kerr shoots Chelsea into WCL semis

Sam Kerr shoots Chelsea into WCL semis

Sam Kerr has kept up her dazzling scoring run, netting her 20th goal of the season to help Chelsea beat Wolfsburg 3-0 and reach the Champions League semis. 1 Apr 2021
Special Ks: For Yorke 'n Cole, now read Kerr 'n Kirby

Special Ks: For Yorke 'n Cole, now read Kerr 'n Kirby

The dazzling Anglo-Australian strike partnership between England's Fran Kirby and Matildas captain Sam Kerr is the key to Chelsea's Champions League assault. 31 Mar 2021
'It was her best game in a Chelsea shirt' - Kerr shines in Chelsea win

'It was her best game in a Chelsea shirt' - Kerr shines in Chelsea win

Sam Kerr scored in Chelsea's win over Wolfsburg while her fellow Matilda Ellie Carpenter helped Lyon beat PSG in the Women's Champions League quarters. 25 Mar 2021
'It's what I came here for...' - Kerr scores hat-trick as Chelsea lift Cup

'It's what I came here for...' - Kerr scores hat-trick as Chelsea lift Cup

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has scored a hat-trick on her best day for Chelsea as they hammered Bristol City 6-0 to win the Women's League Cup final. 15 Mar 2021
'There will be some revenge' - Kerr, Carpenter on WCL collision course

'There will be some revenge' - Kerr, Carpenter on WCL collision course

Sam Kerr's Chelsea and Ellie Carpenter's Lyon have been kept apart in the Champions League draw, raising the prospect that the Matildas could meet in the final. 13 Mar 2021
Kerr, Carpenter into Champions League quarters

Kerr, Carpenter into Champions League quarters

Top Australian internationals Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter are celebrating after helping Chelsea and Lyon reach the Champions League quarter-finals. 11 Mar 2021
'She's amazing...' - Foord and Kerr are shining Matildas again

'She's amazing...' - Foord and Kerr are shining Matildas again

Two Australian stars have lit up the Women's Super League again with Chelsea's Sam Kerr and Arsenal's Caitlin Foord both on target in their sides' wins. 8 Mar 2021
Aussie Souttar scores for Stoke - at last!

Aussie Souttar scores for Stoke - at last!

Socceroo Harry Souttar has finally scored for English Championship side Stoke City - much to the delight of his manager who's been ribbing the giant defender. 7 Mar 2021
Carpenter's Lyon equal WCL record

Carpenter's Lyon equal WCL record

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has been part of all-conquering Lyon's 29th consecutive unbeaten Champions League match as the champions beat Brondby 2-0. 5 Mar 2021
Socceroo Boyle is Hibs' match-winner again despite penalty miss

Socceroo Boyle is Hibs' match-winner again despite penalty miss

Martin Boyle scored one, made the other and also missed a penalty on an eventful day for Hibs' Socceroo in their 2-0 Scottish Premiership win over Hamilton. 21 Feb 2021
Sam Kerr soars for 12th goal

Sam Kerr soars for 12th goal

Sam Kerr has maintained her fine scoring run for Chelsea in the Women's Super League, netting her 12th goal of the season in the 5-0 win at Bristol City 15 Feb 2021
OS wrap: Sam Kerr goal run continues in Chelsea win

OS wrap: Sam Kerr goal run continues in Chelsea win

Sam Kerr's prolific scoring run for Chelsea has continued with the Matildas star netting her seventh goal in seven matches in the 4-0 WSL win over Tottenham. 1 Feb 2021
Kansas City sign 'creative, dynamic and highly competitive' Logarzo

Kansas City sign 'creative, dynamic and highly competitive' Logarzo

Australian international Chloe Logarzo, a new signing for a new US club Kansas City NWSL, has been hailed as a dynamic, creative import by coach Huw Williams. 30 Jan 2021
Ryan's joy over 'surreal' move to Arsenal

Ryan's joy over 'surreal' move to Arsenal

Mat Ryan can hardly believe that all those years after watching Thierry Henry and co as an Arsenal-supporting kid back in Australia, he's now become a Gunner. 23 Jan 2021
Sam Kerr misfires but Chelsea beat Man Utd

Sam Kerr misfires but Chelsea beat Man Utd

Matildas captain Sam Kerr rued a host of missed chances but her Chelsea side eventually beat Manchester United 2-1 to go top of the Women's Super League. 18 Jan 2021