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 The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
Sam Kerr to make final call on Matildas minutes After missing Chelsea's last two games, Sam Kerr will determine how many minutes she will play in the Matildas' clashes against New Zealand. AAP · Nov 27, 2025
France and new-look Spain well placed to progress to Nations League final The teams face Germany and Sweden respectively in this week’s semi-finals and should each have enough to win The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025
How rejection put Montemurro on a path to Matildas gig Joe Montemurro was overlooked when the Matildas needed a coach in 2020 but, as he explains, it proved one of many key steps in a winding path to the top job. AAP · Jun 6, 2025
Football Australia get right coach in Joe Montemurro, but why did it take so long? After 10 months of uncertainty, judgment on the new Matildas coach will be immediate, but a true picture of his tenure won’t emerge for years The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2025
Worth the wait? Limbo over as Matildas land Montemurro Joe Montemurro has been named as the next coach of the Matildas in a deal that runs until the end of the Los Angeles Olympics. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
Montemurro to coach Matildas: former captain approves Football Australia's protracted search for the new Matildas coach is set to deliver Joe Montemurro the job, which would delight former captain Melissa Barbieri. AAP · May 7, 2025
Matildas assistant named Scotland women's coach Scotland have turned to Matildas assistant Melissa Andreatta as their new head coach in an impressive move for the Australian. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
Sermanni unsure if Monday's Matildas game is his last The Matildas have been without a permanent head coach for eight months and interim Tom Sermanni doesn't know if Monday's game against South Korea is his last. AAP · Apr 6, 2025
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
No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is determined to get the team back to winning ways, while Sam Kerr won't be joining her teammates in camp in Europe. AAP · Oct 24, 2024
Matildas at risk of losing their shine amid wait for new era to begin Australia have no time to waste under an interim coach as they start on a path towards redemption with friendlies against Switzerland and Germany The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024
Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni returns on interim basis as search for full-time boss goes on Tom Sermanni, the former Matildas coach, has been reinstated on an interim basis as the search continues for Tony Gustavsson’s permanent replacement The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024
Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 ‘We have to reset’: Golden generation face rejuvenation amid next Matildas coach’s balancing act Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future
AAP · Aug 13, 2024 Kerr, fellow Matildas to be consulted in coach search Football Australia will consult with Sam Kerr and her Matildas teammates during the process of recruiting the national team's next coach.
AAP · Aug 10, 2024 Aussie struggles among the Paris Games triumphs Australia's historic Paris campaign was not without setbacks, many of the country's teams struggling and other soloists unable to fire a shot.
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 Matildas take heart from USA's turnaround in coach hunt Football Australia can take heart from the rapid resurgence of the US under Emma Hayes as they search for Tony Gustavsson's replacement as Matildas coach.
AAP · Aug 5, 2024 Unlocking Fowler is top priority for next Matildas boss Tom Sermanni says Ante Juric deserves to be considered for the vacant Matildas role as he urged the next Australia coach to find a way to unlock Mary Fowler.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024 ‘They are not being pampered’: FA boss dismisses ‘silly’ talk about Matildas Suggestions the Matildas were pampered in recent years have been rubbished by Football Australia boss James Johnson, who has branded the talk as ‘silly’
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Matildas pampering talk silly says FA boss Football Australia boss James Johnson has dismissed as silly suggestions the Matildas have been pampered.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach Football Australia will consider local and foreign talent to replace Tony Gustavsson as Matildas coach following his departure after a below-par Paris Olympics.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics: Five things we learned on Day 6: summertime in Léonland Léon Marchand, 22, gave himself a chance for a fourth individual gold medal. But the old man was looking distinctly creaky as young Summer McIntosh claimed another title.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics: what you missed overnight in Australia on day six of the Games Relay team break Olympic record in the pool, there was a bronze in race walking, Simone Biles made history and controversy flared in the boxing ring
AAP · Aug 1, 2024 New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act The Matildas' next permanent head coach is about to embark of a period of transition as the team's golden generation approaches its final chapter.