Matildas call-ups reinvigorating A-League Women stars Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has shown faith in A-League Women players and Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins hopes it will continue. AAP · Dec 6, 2024
Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance. AAP · Dec 6, 2024
Defender Prior looks like a key find for the Matildas Centre-back Tash Prior impressed in her first start for the Matildas against Taiwan, capping her incredible fightback from a once career-threatening concussion. AAP · Dec 4, 2024
Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals. AAP · Dec 4, 2024
Matildas preparing for different test against Taiwan The Matildas will expect Taiwan to sit deep and be hard to break down in the first of their two international friendlies. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Matildas haven't planned for the future well: Sermanni A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Micah keeps heat on Arnold in Matildas goalie battle A class display by Teagan Micah for the Matildas against Brazil was a warning shot to Mackenzie Arnold that the goalkeeping position is still hotly contested. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
Matildas get glimpse of what is possible with Brazil’s depth of emerging talent The South Americans are ahead in their own period of rejuvenation and the past week can be used as a marker for Australia’s long-term journey The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024
Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
Matildas lose to Brazil after Catley pre-game drama Brazil had too much attacking potency in a 2-1 win over the Matildas despite brilliant goalkeeping by Teagan Micah. AAP · Dec 1, 2024
Australia 1-2 Brazil: international women’s football friendly – as it happened A brave Matildas outfit lost the second of their matches against Brazil after the Seleção scored two goals in 11 minutes to triumph 2-1 and sweep the series The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2024
Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Foord excellence drive Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil. AAP · Nov 30, 2024
Matildas won't be bullied again by Brazil: Sermanni Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has warned Brazil his side won't be ridden roughshod over again on Sunday, while identifying key areas for improvement. AAP · Nov 30, 2024
Heatley, Freier give Matildas glimpse at bright future Queenslanders have been bountiful in recent Matildas squads and young guns Winonah Heatley and Sharn Freier are two more to add to the list. AAP · Nov 28, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024 Stuttering Matildas caught in a time warp between past and future With a 3-1 defeat to Brazil, Australia endured a disappointing return to the scene of their famous World Cup win over France
AAP · Nov 27, 2024 Matildas ready to lock horns with old foes Brazil The Matildas will face familiar foes Brazil once again as they prepare to celebrate retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's last game in Brisbane.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024 Matildas ‘legend’ Clare Polkinghorne to bid farewell amid end of an era against Brazil Australia’s most capped footballer to play last international in hometown Brisbane after making debut in 2006
AAP · Nov 27, 2024 Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane send-off Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne will soak up every minute of her final international game in Brisbane when Australia takes on Brazil.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024 Matildas come full circle as old foes Brazil present familiar challenge Despite the team’s transformation over the past few years, they in some ways find themselves in a similar position to nearly two decades ago
AAP · Nov 24, 2024 Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.
AAP · Nov 20, 2024 Matildas lock in bumper US, Japan, Colombia games The Matildas have received an invitation to the next SheBelieves Cup where they will play the USA, Japan and Colombia.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024 Matildas winger Cortnee Vine takes mental health break from football Speedy winger will prioritise her mental health and take a break from football after an ‘overwhelming’ rise to prominence over the past few years
AAP · Nov 15, 2024 Matildas' World Cup hero Vine takes break from football The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024 Sam Kerr still a way off return to action, says Matildas coach Tom Sermanni Matildas coach Tom Sermanni says Sam Kerr is unlikely to return to action this year after he named an expanded Australian squad for four home friendlies
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 'World-class' Matilda hailed for one of the great goals Kyra Cooney-Cross was the toast of the Matildas after a wondrous goal in the win over Germany that coach Tom Sermanni felt showed why she's world-class.