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Matildas after Asian Cup mental edge

Matildas after Asian Cup mental edge

Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight believes back-to-back victories over China gives them a mental advantage going into the 2018 Asian Cup in Jordan. 26 Nov 2017
Australia v China (Game 2): Preview and Broadcast Details

Australia v China (Game 2): Preview and Broadcast Details

GEELONG, Australia — The Matildas will play their final international of 2017. 25 Nov 2017
Ex-Matilda let down by lack of buzz

Ex-Matilda let down by lack of buzz

Former Matilda Joey Peters says she was let down after 10,904 people turned up to the Matildas’ 3-0 friendly win over China in Melbourne on Wednesday. 25 Nov 2017
Foord: Matildas just wanna have fun!

Foord: Matildas just wanna have fun!

Caitlin Foord says playing for the Matildas no longer feels like work under coach Alen Stajcic. 23 Nov 2017
Catley in doubt for China re-match

Catley in doubt for China re-match

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says Steph Catley is in doubt for Sunday’s rematch against China in Geelong. 23 Nov 2017
Player ratings: Matildas v China

Player ratings: Matildas v China

The Matildas have continued their stunning form by downing China 3-0 in a friendly at AAMI Park on Wednesday night. 22 Nov 2017
Kerr: Once I hit it, I just knew

Kerr: Once I hit it, I just knew

Matildas superstar Samantha Kerr wrote another chapter in her brilliant recent history with a double including a spectacular strike in Australia's 3-0 win over China in Melbourne. 22 Nov 2017
Kyah Simon calls on sports fans to pack out AAMI Park

Kyah Simon calls on sports fans to pack out AAMI Park

Kyah Simon has called for all general sports fans to turn up to Melbourne and Geelong this week for the Matildas’ friendlies against China and because they are guaranteed to be entertained. 22 Nov 2017
Veteran determined to go to fourth World Cup

Veteran determined to go to fourth World Cup

Matildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is determined to make the next two years in the national team count during Alen Stajcic’s four-year-cycle. 22 Nov 2017
China v Australia (Game 1): Preview and Broadcast Details

China v Australia (Game 1): Preview and Broadcast Details

MELBOURNE, Australia — For the second time in as many years, the Matildas are heading for a two game series in Victoria.  This time the opponent is world no. 13 and former Asian powerhouse China PR. 21 Nov 2017
Heyman: Yes wins! Now to take care of China...

Heyman: Yes wins! Now to take care of China...

Michelle Heyman says back-to-back wins over China this week would cap off a good month after the results in last week’s same-sex marriage survey. 21 Nov 2017
Tameka Butt finds top form in 2017

Tameka Butt finds top form in 2017

While the spotlight shone brightly on Sam Kerr and her exploits, fellow Matilda Tameka Butt quietly carved out an also impressive 2017 abroad. 21 Nov 2017
Kerr: Prove you're the world's sporting capital, Melbourne!

Kerr: Prove you're the world's sporting capital, Melbourne!

Sam Kerr says Melbourne needs to pack out AAMI Park on Wednesday night if it is to remain the world’s sporting capital. 20 Nov 2017
China names squad to take on Australia

China names squad to take on Australia

New China PR head coach Siggi Eyjolfsson has named his first squad to take on Australia in Melbourne and Geelong. 17 Nov 2017
Matildas squad named to take on China in Victoria

Matildas squad named to take on China in Victoria

A 21 player Matildas squad has been named by head coach Alen Stajcic to take on China in Melbourne and Geelong. 16 Nov 2017
Australia's U-23 rivals revealed

Australia's U-23 rivals revealed

Australia will face Korea Republic, Syria and Vietnam in Group D of the AFC U-23 Championship China 2018. 25 Oct 2017
Chinese fan makes 6,000 mile trip to visit favourite Championship Manager club Runcorn

Chinese fan makes 6,000 mile trip to visit favourite Championship Manager club Runcorn

"I played too much Championship Manager, so mum said get out of the house!" 19 Oct 2017
Postecoglou urges Spiranovic to move clubs

Postecoglou urges Spiranovic to move clubs

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has urged Matthew Spiranovic to find a new club if he wants to continue with the national team. 27 Sep 2017
FFA Cup final to be moved for Matildas

FFA Cup final to be moved for Matildas

Football Federation Australia is set to shift the date of the FFA Cup final due to the Matildas' friendly with China in Melbourne. 21 Sep 2017
Matildas boss: We can get 25,000 at AAMI

Matildas boss: We can get 25,000 at AAMI

Australia coach Alen Stajcic says there's no reason why AAMI Park can't fill 25,000 people when the Matildas host China in November. 21 Sep 2017
Australia to host China in two match series

Australia to host China in two match series

Following on from the success of the home series against Brazil, Football Federation Australia have announced a November Matildas home series with AFC counter parts China to be held in Melbourne and Geelong. 20 Sep 2017