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Matildas star Carpenter: ‘It’s bizarre...really not normal’

Matildas star Carpenter: ‘It’s bizarre...really not normal’

After missing out on the Matildas' return to international action in April, Ellie Carpenter is relieved to be part of this week's pre-Olympic friendlies. 9 Jun 2021
Matildas' Sam Kerr given touching tribute in Nigeria

Matildas' Sam Kerr given touching tribute in Nigeria

A stunning photo has emerged of a tribute to Matildas superstar Sam Kerr in Nigeria, with the Women's Super League icon painted in a mural in the country, 3 Jun 2021
PSG, Roma show interest in signing Aussie star

PSG, Roma show interest in signing Aussie star

French powerhouses Paris Saint Germain and Italian giants Roma have both shown interest in signing Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond. 3 Jun 2021
Matildas superstar Kerr nominated for prestigious English award

Matildas superstar Kerr nominated for prestigious English award

Matildas star Sam Kerr has made the shortlist for a prestigious player of the year award following her golden boot-winning season with Chelsea. 2 Jun 2021
'No wow factor': Icon backs Matildas for Olympic glory

'No wow factor': Icon backs Matildas for Olympic glory

Former Matilda captain Alison Forman is impressed with the 25 woman Australian squad announced by coach Tony Gustavsson for next weeks friendlies against Denmark and Sweden. 2 Jun 2021
'Magnifique' Matildas continue to win global recognition

'Magnifique' Matildas continue to win global recognition

Ellie Carpenter and Mary Fowler have continued to make history when they were both named to ESPN FC’s list of the best 21 female players under 21. 1 Jun 2021
Countdown Begins: Matildas 'Group of Death' Tokyo Olympics Preview

Countdown Begins: Matildas 'Group of Death' Tokyo Olympics Preview

For those excited for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, the Matildas are just 50 days away from their opening match. 1 Jun 2021
Rhali Dobson: The career behind a one-in-a-million story

Rhali Dobson: The career behind a one-in-a-million story

Very few athletes get to leave their sport on their own terms. Even fewer leave with a dream ending. Former Matilda and W-League player Rhali Dobson got both, on and off the field. 31 May 2021
'Legend' Cannuli perfect for Wanderers job says Matildas legend

'Legend' Cannuli perfect for Wanderers job says Matildas legend

Matildas legend Joey Peters has called for Catherine Cannuli to be the next Western Sydney Wanderers W-League coach, after the resignation of Dean Heffernan last week. 27 May 2021
Report: Amazon favourite for Socceroos, Matildas broadcast deal

Report: Amazon favourite for Socceroos, Matildas broadcast deal

Amazon Prime and SBS are favourites to secure Socceroos and Matildas broadcast rights, according to a new report. 26 May 2021
Matilda leaves relegated Bristol but Aussie coach remains

Matilda leaves relegated Bristol but Aussie coach remains

Matildas midfielder Ella Mastrantonio is leaving relegated Women's Super League club Bristol City but Australian head coach Tanya Oxtoby will remain in charge. 26 May 2021
Matildas star leaves Tottenham Hotspur

Matildas star leaves Tottenham Hotspur

Matildas star Alanna Kennedy is leaving Tottenham Hotspur, only four months after signing a permanent deal with the Women's Super League club. 26 May 2021
One Matilda leaves West Ham, another two stay

One Matilda leaves West Ham, another two stay

Matildas star Emily van Egmond will be leaving Women's Super League side West Ham, while Tameka Yallop and Mackenzie Arnold have been re-signed. 25 May 2021
Women’s football poverty forcing coaches to walk away

Women’s football poverty forcing coaches to walk away

The excitement around winning hosting rights to the 2023 World Cup put women's football and the W-League on the mainstream agenda, while the appointment of Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson was met with widespread plaudits. 25 May 2021
A-League, Socceroos, Matildas fans set to suffer from fractured broadcast market

A-League, Socceroos, Matildas fans set to suffer from fractured broadcast market

It's becoming increasingly likely that digital streaming's fracturing effect on the Australian media may mean Australian football is spread across three or four different broadcast channels. 24 May 2021
Women’s football pioneer Joe O’Connor passes away at 88

Women’s football pioneer Joe O’Connor passes away at 88

Tributes are pouring in for Joe O’Connor, a pioneer of women’s football, who passed away at the age of 88 in Perth on Wednesday night. 22 May 2021