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REVEALED: 2 - The Real Truth

From Women’s World Cup euphoria to Olympic despair: how did the Matildas get here?

The 2023 tournament was a defining moment in Australian football but there have been more troughs than peaks on the way to a home Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU

Matildas golden generation given last shot at silverware but next wave are key to Asian Cup hopes

Australia veterans led by Sam Kerr have a rare second chance to lift a trophy on home soil as well as responsibility to pass down a torch that is still alight

The Guardian - AU

'Buzz in the air': Matildas settle Asian Cup squad

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is dismissing any concern about a star player's limited preparation for the looming Asian Cup.

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Matildas gamble on Mary Fowler’s fitness as Women’s Asian Cup squad named

Sam Kerr among 26 players selected but injured Charli Grant misses out while Australia open the tournament against Philippines in Perth on 1 March

The Guardian - AU

No Fowler, bit part for Kerr in WSL as Asian Cup looms

Newly-crowned world champions Arsenal, with Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord on board, have now toppled runaway leaders Man City, minus Mary Fowler, in the WSL.

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'Really cool': Gunners' Matildas help conquer the world

Matildas trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross have enjoyed the perfect Asian Cup warm-up as they helped Arsenal become world champions.

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Matildas Arsenal trio bid to become world champions

History beckons for Aussie trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross as Arsenal seek to become the first club to become women's world champions.

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Arsenal's Catley eclipses Chelsea's Kerr in WSL duel

Sam Kerr's Chelsea look set to be dethroned as English champions after Steph Catley's Arsenal earned a drought-breaking 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

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Matildas on course for Women's Champions League clash

Chelsea's Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter versus Arsenal's Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross may well headline the Champions League quarter-finals.

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'We can share': Arsenal scorer's message to Matilda

Caitlin Foord thought she'd scored her second goal of the season in Arsenal's WSL win at Everton but it was credited to her teammate Alessia Russo.

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Matildas see red, beaten but not mauled by Lionesses

Australia have produced a battling performance in losing 3-0 to England after being reduced to 10 players against the European champions after 19 minutes.

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We've missed her: Matildas star delighted Kerr's back

Stand-in skipper Steph Catley has welcomed the return of Matildas superstar Sam Kerr who is in line to reclaim the captaincy for the friendly against England.

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Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU

Women’s World Cup heroes Sam Kerr and Cortnee Vine return to Matildas squad for friendlies

Stalwarts Katrina Gorry, Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord also back as Joe Montemurro names experienced 24-player squad for his second camp in charge

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Arsenal's Aussie trio start ECL title defence with loss

Arsenal have begun the defence of their Women's Champions League crown with a home defeat to record eight-time winners Lyon.

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal begin WCL defence with wobble after Dumornay double for OL Lyonnes

Melchie Dumornay scored twice for OL Lyonnes, who came from behind to secure a 2-1 Women’s Champions League win at the title holders, Arsenal

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Kerr seeking to dethrone Arsenal's Matildas in Europe

Nine Matildas are involved in this season's revamped Women's Champions League with six seeking to deny a repeat success for Arsenal's Australian trio.

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Catley consolation as Bonmati, Dembele win Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati have won the Ballon d'Or awards in Paris with Matilda Steph Catley's Arsenal being named women's team of the year.

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Ranking the Favorites to Win the 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin

The 2025 Women's Ballon d’Or winner will be crowned this week, and the best players from Women's Euro 2025 are expected to feature near the top of the list.

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Aussie captain short-listed for soccer's Ballon d'Or

Arsenal's Steph Catley has been rewarded for her continuing excellence for club and country as the lone Australian to be nominated in the Ballon d'Or awards.

Evening Standard

Ballon d'Or 2025: Arsenal and Chelsea stars among nominees as shortlists revealed

Jude Bellingham and Scott McTominay also up for award

AAP

Sam Kerr links up with Matildas in pleasant surprise

Mystery still surrounds exactly when Sam Kerr will be able to play again, but she will at least be back in the Matildas fold at training this week.

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Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.

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Rising star leads Matildas to victory in injury return

Caitlyn Foord and Amy Sayer starred as the Matildas sent off interim coach Tom Sermanni with a convincing win over Argentina in Canberra.

The Guardian - AU

Joe Montemurro unveiled as new Matildas coach by Football Australia

A 10-month period of limbo has come to an end with Football Australia appointing the widely-respected coach to lead the Matildas

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