New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas' WWC bid The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup. AAP · Jul 16, 2023
Mary Fowler strike downs France to send Matildas to Women’s World Cup on a high Mary Fowler’s cool finish in the second half settled a hard-fought contest in Melbourne and gave Australia the perfect send-off The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Matildas 1-0 France: Australia win Women’s World Cup warm-up – as it happened Mary Fowler’s goal proved the difference as the Matildas defeated world No 5 France in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Matildas debutants backed to make step up at their first Women’s World Cup A group of seven Australia players named in Tony Gustavsson’s squad are hopeful of appearing at the game’s highest level The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
Matildas stalwarts say ‘best squad we’ve had yet’ will thrive at home World Cup Arsenal teammates Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley believe a squad stacked with players from top European clubs can achieve great things The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023
Tony Gustavsson takes gamble on Kyah Simon in Matildas’ Women’s World Cup squad Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has opted to roll the dice by selecting several players under injury clouds, including Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023
Big injury gambles to define Matildas' home WWC squad The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil. AAP · Jul 2, 2023
Steph Catley hopes to see ‘Euros effect’ in Australia after Women’s World Cup The Matildas vice-captain points to England’s experience as an example of the impact hosting a major tournament can have The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Matildas look to emulate England's home heroics at WWC A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Kyah Simon given chance to state 2023 World Cup claim with place in Matildas training squad Kyah Simon has been handed a chance to make a late bid for inclusion in the Matildas’ World Cup squad after being invited to a 29-woman training camp in the run-in to the tournament The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023
Matildas star Steph Catley signs new deal to extend her stay at Arsenal Star Matildas defender Steph Catley has signed a new deal to extend her stay with Women's Super League club Arsenal. The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023
'This feels like home' - Defender Steph Catley signs new Arsenal contract Arsenal Women news: Catley was a standout performer for the Gunners last term as they achieved a top-three WSL finish Football London · Jun 6, 2023
Steph Catley signs new Arsenal deal The 29-year-old has made 74 appearances for the north London side since making her August 2020 debut. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Arsenal star Steph Catley signs new contract as Jonas Eidevall hails one of ‘world’s best defenders’ Arsenal left-back Steph Catley has signed a new contract with the club. Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
Football London · May 16, 2023 Jonas Eidevall issues positive injury update ahead of Arsenal's WSL clash against Everton The Gunners travel to Everton on Wednesday evening in the WSL and could move three points clear of Manchester City to tighten their grasp on the final Champions League spot
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 Sam Kerr scare puts spotlight on injured Matildas ahead of World Cup Chelsea striker and Matildas captain forced off after 32 minutes in WSL match due to bout of cramps
ABC News · May 1, 2023 VfL Wolfsburg beat Arsenal in Women's Champions League semifinal with extra-time goal in second leg A severely depleted Arsenal side goes down 3-2 in extra time of the second leg of their semifinal against Wolfsburg, ending the campaign of Matildas star Steph Catley, with Caitlin Foord sidelined by injury.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2023 What Arsenal have achieved can’t be undone by the cruellest of endings Arsenal 2-3 Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg win 5-4 on aggregate): The Gunners were denied at a sold out Emirates Stadium as Pauline Bremer struck a 119th minute winner
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023 Injury-hit Arsenal fight back against Wolfsburg in WCL semi-final first leg Wolfsburg went 2-0 up but Arsenal fought back to 2-2 in the first leg in Germany thanks to Rafaelle Souza and Stina Blackstenius
Football London · Apr 19, 2023 Arsenal handed huge Leah Williamson injury scare as Man United edge WSL showdown Arsenal's title hopes have taken a huge hit after Wednesday's defeat to Manchester United in the WSL
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023 Russo fires Manchester United to WSL win as Arsenal suffer Williamson blow Alessia Russo fired Manchester United to a 1-0 win over Arsenal to extend their lead in the Women’s Super League with the England captain Leah Williamson suffering a first-half injury
ABC News · Apr 19, 2023 Matildas documentary lays bare team's struggles and successes From the low of the Asian Cup to the high of their win over Sweden, this six-part series takes fans inside a team that represents so much more than sport.
ABC News · Apr 11, 2023 Matildas beat England 2-0 in final Europe friendly before hosting 2023 Women's World Cup Sam Kerr scores one and sets up another for Charli Grant as the Matildas hand England their first loss in two years.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2023 Familiar problems return for Matildas in frustrating defeat to Scotland Unwelcome issues resurfaced in the absence of captain Sam Kerr and other key players with the World Cup looming large
AAP · Mar 23, 2023 Carpenter returns as Catley misses Matildas friendlies The Matildas will welcome back brilliant full-back Ellie Carpenter from her ACL tear for friendlies against England and Scotland but Steph Catley is sidelined.