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MYSTERIOUS: Ellie carpenter - What They Never Told You

Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter will be among the big names missing when the Matildas take on some lowly ranked opponents in Africa this month.

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Arsenal duo prevail in Euro 'Battle of the Matildas'

Arsenal's Matildas have got the better of Chelsea's two Australian internationals to advance to the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League in London.

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Japan’s Saki Kumagai: ‘I try to pass the baton to the next generation’

The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan

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Sam Kerr casts aside Asian Cup misery to fire Chelsea

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has scored one and teed up Chelsea's winner as she returned in style following Australia's Women's Asian Cup disappointment.

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Chelsea 4-3 Aston Villa: Women’s Super League – as it happened

A terrific winner from Sjoeke Nüsken settled a fine game, putting Chelsea second and in control of the battle for third place

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Women’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg – as it happened

Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo netted for Arsenal but Lauren James’s stunner gave the Blues hope

The Guardian - UK

Kennedy's 'sad' admission as Matildas fall short

Alanna Kennedy is adamant the Matildas can lick their wounds from their Asian Cup final defeat and rebound at next year's World Cup.

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‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup

Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.

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Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas

Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr helped see off China and showed that they can take Australia to Asian Cup glory

The Guardian - AU

Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final

Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 and will face either Japan or South Korea in Saturday decider

The Guardian - AU

Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

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Australia defeat North Korea to progress to Women’s Asian Cup final four – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr score in close battle with Korea DPR with the victory also securing World Cup qualification

The Guardian - AU

How the menstrual cycle can make or break an athlete’s performance

As soccer’s Women’s Asian Cup continues in Australia, much analysis will inevitably focus on the physical: the speed of Mary Fowler, the power of Sarina Bolden, the endurance of Yui Hasegawa and Ellie Carpenter.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in Group A opener – as it happened

Captain Sam Kerr scores in 14th minutes as hosts hold on against dogged Filipinas for an important win to start their tournament

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Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

The Philippines are big underdogs, but coach Mark Torcaso is backing his girls to beat some of their idols in Sunday's match against the Matildas.

The Guardian - AU

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

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: complete guide to all 26 Matildas players

Everything you need to know about every Australian squad member in the football tournament hosted by Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast

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Kerr and Fowler boost for Matildas before Asian Cup

Sam Kerr has found her goalscoring touch and Mary Fowler was back in business in a double boost for the Matildas before the Women's Asian Cup.

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'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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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Matildas duo one step closer to English cup silverware

Matildas and Chelsea teammates Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter are a win away from lifting another trophy, but there was cup heartbreak for Arsenal's Aussie trio.

The Guardian - UK

West Ham’s Guarino endures tough start as Baltimore double seals Chelsea rout

Rita Guarino saw her West Ham side concede four first-half goals in her first match in charge as Chelsea won 5-0 in the Women’s Super League

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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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Kerr's Chelsea targeted for Australian friendly

Sam Kerr and Women's Super League heavyweights Chelsea are in talks over playing a friendly match against the A-League Women All Stars.

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