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Matildas fall to another SheBelieves Cup defeat after horror start against USA

The Matildas suffered a nightmare start against the tournament hosts and despite a much-improved performance lost 2-1

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025

USA 2-1 Australia: SheBelieves Cup women’s football international – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Matildas were much improved but still fell to defeat against world No 1 USA, who opened the scoring after just 42 seconds

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2025

Matildas to swing changes for United States clash

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni won't throw youngsters to the wolves but has promised changes to his line-up against the United States.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

Pasifika passion: Kuilamu dreams of Matildas and more

Teenage striker Grace Kuilamu is closing in on a Matildas call-up, captaining Australia at U-20 level and wants to be a role model for young Pasifika women.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

'Un-Australian' defending costs Matildas in Japan loss

The Matildas have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Japan, with big defensive errors proving costly in a horror SheBelieves Cup opener.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Kerr captaincy discussion 'irrelevant' for Sermanni

Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Matildas 'can't wait' for acquitted Kerr to be back

Matildas player Ellie Carpenter is throwing her arms around Sam Kerr as the Australian captain nears a return to full fitness.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

Shock call-up: teen ready to make her mark for Matildas

Melbourne Victory teen sensation Alana Murphy earned a shock call-up to the Matildas squad but is ready to take her opportunity with both hands.

AAP · Feb 16, 2025

‘It’s pressure to not let people down’: Lydia Williams makes leap from goalline to boardroom

The former Matildas goalkeeper will carry experience as a women’s football trailblazer into a new role as a director of the Australian Sports Commission

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Sam Kerr will not face disciplinary action at Chelsea as coach says apology ‘enough’

Blues boss Sonia Bompastor backs Australian after not guilty verdict but timeline for the striker’s return to playing remains unclear

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2025