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No Kerr and mixed fortunes for Matildas at start of WSL

Australia's Matildas have had a mixed opening day to the Women's Super League season in England with Sam Kerr missing the launch through injury.

AAP · Oct 1, 2023

Arsenal break Women’s Super League record – but suffer shock Liverpool defeat

Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool: A record crowd at the Emirates was stunned as the Reds came away with a shock opening win

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Fowler hopes to take World Cup form into new WSL season

England's Women's Super League is back, featuring 13 Australians including Mary Fowler, who aims to shine for Manchester City as she did at the World Cup.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

New women’s sport funding announced – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023

Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup third-place playoff player ratings

The Matildas did not put in their best performance of the tournament as Sweden’s forwards shone at Brisbane Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023

Matildas sign off with defeat as Sweden secure third place at Women’s World Cup

Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s second-half effort consigned the Matildas to a 2-0 loss in a bruising penultimate match of the tournament

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023

Odd Fifa relic or chance to end on high? Matildas players on World Cup third-place playoff

Critics say it’s just a cynical money-grab at the end of a long tournament but for those involved there is plenty at stake

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023

Australia 1-3 England: Women’s World Cup semi-final player ratings

Lauren Hemp shines with assist and goal for Lionesses while Sam Kerr’s belter not enough for Matildas

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023

Afternoon Update: Matildas fever grips Australia; Thorpe calls voice ‘window dressing’; and eating animals when you know their names

Matildas fans scramble for hottest tickets in town as World Cup semi-final against England to kick off tonight

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023

5 ways to protect your voice while barracking for the Matildas – and how to treat a hoarse voice after

“It was definitely loud,” said Matildas player Caitlin Foord last week after the team played Denmark in Sydney, adding

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023