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Kerr return a lift for the Matildas' morale: Carpenter

Kerr return a lift for the Matildas' morale: Carpenter

Captain Sam Kerr declaring herself available for Australia's do-or-die clash with Canada is massive mentally for her teammates, says defender Ellie Carpenter. 29 Jul 2023
Spain ditch Palmerston North as World Cup training base

Spain ditch Palmerston North as World Cup training base

Women's World Cup contenders Spain say they've been treated well in Palmertson North despite switching their camp to New Zealand's capital. 29 Jul 2023
Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game

Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game

Beating Canada would secure the Matildas a spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16 and they hope they can finally call on Sam Kerr to help them do it. 28 Jul 2023
Glory daze: No owner, no coach and now no Ryan Williams

Glory daze: No owner, no coach and now no Ryan Williams

Star forward Ryan Williams and defender Jordan Elsey have departed troubled A-League Men outfit Perth Glory to take up lucrative deals in India. 28 Jul 2023
'I'm confident in my ability': Aussie rookie embraces Bayern Munich challenge

'I'm confident in my ability': Aussie rookie embraces Bayern Munich challenge

Not since Mitch Langerak’s six-year adventure in Germany began back in 2010, has so much fanfare greeted a young Aussie keeper heading offshore. 28 Jul 2023
Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

The Matildas will seal progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 if they beat Nigeria, but they will have to do so without Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler. 27 Jul 2023
Canada captain Sinclair in doubt to take on Matildas

Canada captain Sinclair in doubt to take on Matildas

Australia aren't the only team with concerns over a star player, with Canada captain Christine Sinclair in doubt for next week's clash with the Matildas. 27 Jul 2023
Canada beat Ireland 2-1 after early Olimpico setback

Canada beat Ireland 2-1 after early Olimpico setback

Canada coach Beverley Priestman has pulled a huge selection shock by not starting captain Christine Sinclair, but her team was still able to walk away winners. 27 Jul 2023
Panama inspiring its next generation of footballers

Panama inspiring its next generation of footballers

Panama may have fallen to a superior Brazil in its FIFA Women’s World Cup debut in Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium, but Las Canalera’s exploits in 2023 go a lot further than three points according to coach Nacho Quintana and his players. 26 Jul 2023
Japan into WWC last 16 after 2-0 win over Costa Rica

Japan into WWC last 16 after 2-0 win over Costa Rica

The heroics of Costa Rica goalkeeper Daniela Solera have restricted Japan to a 2-0 Women's World Cup win in Dunedin. 26 Jul 2023
Matildas won't rush Kerr update, defend Simon selection

Matildas won't rush Kerr update, defend Simon selection

An update on Sam Kerr's calf injury is unlikely until the day before the Matildas' final Women's World Cup group game against Canada. 26 Jul 2023
FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA counters on Indigenous rights at Women's World Cup

FIFA has responded to a letter from Indigenous Football Australia, calling for inclusion in the strategic plan for the legacy of the Women's World Cup. 26 Jul 2023
A-League’s fault lines exposed as fiscal woes stalk clubs

A-League’s fault lines exposed as fiscal woes stalk clubs

Whilst the Women's World Cup feel-good factor showers the world game with positive affirmations, beneath the bonhomie there are dark tidings shrouding the A-League ahead of the 2023-2024 season. 26 Jul 2023
Football Ferns vow World Cup rebound after upset loss

Football Ferns vow World Cup rebound after upset loss

Defender CJ Bott says New Zealand won't let their 1-0 defeat to the Philippines fester as they eye a place in World Cup knockout rounds. 26 Jul 2023
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger

Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger

Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games. 25 Jul 2023
Philippines stun Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand

Philippines stun Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand

Western Sydney striker Sarina Bolden has scored the only goal of the game to give the Philippines a history-making Women's World Cup win over New Zealand. 25 Jul 2023
Stajcic revels in famous Philippines World Cup win

Stajcic revels in famous Philippines World Cup win

Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says the Philippines' 1-0 World Cup win over New Zealand on Tuesday night outranks his achievements in charge of Australia. 25 Jul 2023
Special connection binds Queensland's Matildas to Boon

Special connection binds Queensland's Matildas to Boon

The Matildas' Queenslanders had an emotional reunion with their former physiotherapist Jo Boon, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, in Brisbane. 25 Jul 2023
Colombia make South Korea pay for mistakes at WWC

Colombia make South Korea pay for mistakes at WWC

Two first-half goals have given Colombia a 2-0 win over South Korea in a clash between the last two nations to get underway at the Women's World Cup. 25 Jul 2023
Socceroos' Degenek seals return to Red Star Belgrade

Socceroos' Degenek seals return to Red Star Belgrade

Socceroos defender Milos Degenek is set for a third spell with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade after leaving American outfit Columbus Crew. 25 Jul 2023
Brazil too classy for Panama in Women's World Cup

Brazil too classy for Panama in Women's World Cup

Ary Borges starred with a hat-trick to lead Brazil to a comprehensive 4-0 FIFA Women's World Cup win over Panama at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. 25 Jul 2023