Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced. AAP · Jul 2, 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
Vine battles imposter syndrome to become key Matilda Cortnee Vine's rapid rise has sometimes left her feeling she's masquerading as a Matilda, but the speedy winger is on a fast-track to a World Cup breakthrough. AAP · Jun 26, 2023
Lydia Williams: ‘People put athletes on pedestals sometimes … but we’re just humans’ The Matildas goalkeeper on reconnecting with her Indigenous roots, talking about issues that are important to her and capping a wild year at a fifth World Cup The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 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
Cortnee Vine: ‘I sometimes forget that I actually play for the Matildas’ The Sydney FC winger’s meteoric rise is expected to result in a spot in Australia’s World Cup squad – but she still can’t help asking ‘do I belong?’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023
Australia Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament Australia Women's World Cup 2023 squad are heading into the quarter-finals, with Sam Kerr returning to the side FourFourTwo · Jun 6, 2023
Matildas to face former boss Alen Stajcic in Paris Olympics test The Matildas have avoided the Olympics qualifying group of death and will come up against former coach Alen Stajcic. The New Daily · May 18, 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 19, 2023
Matildas' Charlotte Grant hailed for true Aussie grit Adelaide's Charlotte Grant, the goalscoring matchwinner against England, typifies the spirit of his characterful Matildas squad, says coach Tony Gustavsson. AAP · Apr 12, 2023
What Charlotte Grant's evolution from Matildas back-up to World Cup bolter says about Tony Gustavsson's 'bigger picture' Thrown in the deep end as an unknown, uncapped defender Charlotte Grant's emergence represents the Matildas' deeper work over the past year. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
Matildas urged not to get carried away after stunning result against England Australia gave themselves a shot in the arm ahead of the Women’s World Cup on home soil, but captain Sam Kerr warned against getting carried away The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023
Irreplaceable Sam Kerr leaves mark on England in stunning Matildas win A 2-0 win over the European champions showed that Tony Gustavsson’s side can compete with the best in the world The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023
The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023 Sam Kerr inspires Australia to amazing win over England Sam Kerr's brilliance has fired her Matildas to a memorable 2-0 triumph over high-flying England in a huge fillip to their World Cup dreams.
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2023 England reminded they are fallible as listless Lionesses lose unbeaten streak Worst night under Sarina Wiegman to date in surprise defeat
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 New Daily · Apr 9, 2023 Remy Siemsen drafted in for England friendly amid Matildas injury woes The Matildas have suffered another double setback as they prepare for their final overseas match before the World Cup against England.
AAP · Apr 9, 2023 Striker Siemsen drafted in amid Matildas injury woes Remy Siemsen has been drafted in to the Matildas squad to face England after Emily van Egmond and Holly McNamara became the latest players forced to withdraw.
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 · Apr 7, 2023 Mystery over Sam Kerr's fitness for England showdown Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson will not be drawn on whether Sam Kerr is carrying an injury with their glamour fixture against England coming up.
AAP · Apr 7, 2023 Ellie Carpenter back in experimental Matildas line-up Star fullback Ellie Carpenter has been selected for her first Australia start in two years amid an experimental starting XI against Scotland at Wimbledon.
ABC News · Apr 7, 2023 Matildas lose 1-0 to Scotland in London as 2023 Women's World Cup draws closer — as it happened With the World Cup just over 100 days away, the Matildas are reckoning with an injury crisis that were exploited by a stubborn Scottish team.
The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023 Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy out of Matildas’ games against England, Scotland The Matildas will be without star forward Caitlin Foord and central defender Alanna Kennedy in their friendlies against England and Scotland.
AAP · Apr 4, 2023 Matildas' Foord, Kennedy out of England, Scotland games Gun forward Caitlin Foord's hamstring injury has ruled her out of the Matildas' friendlies against England and Scotland, while Alanna Kennedy is also injured.