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'Timing not right': Montemurro's verdict on Matildas vacancy

'Timing not right': Montemurro's verdict on Matildas vacancy

Joe Montemurro - the best credentialled successor to Tony Gustavsson as Matildas boss in the eyes of many - has all but ruled himself out, declaring the timing isn’t right to throw his hat in the ring. 8 Aug 2024
Matildas: 'Fourth at the Olympics is honestly the worst place you could come'

Matildas: 'Fourth at the Olympics is honestly the worst place you could come'

Defender Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas know what to expect now in the Olympics football tournament and they are ready to hunt an elusive medal. 10 Jul 2024
Matildas star ready for epic return after 'really difficult' journey

Matildas star ready for epic return after 'really difficult' journey

Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry has recovered from ankle surgery and is ready to shine at the Paris Olympics, with her young family along for the ride. 9 Jul 2024
Matildas lock in pre-Olympics friendly against rivals

Matildas lock in pre-Olympics friendly against rivals

A friendly match against Canada will serve as an analysis opportunity for Australia's Matildas ahead of their Paris 2024 Olympic campaign. 2 Jul 2024
Aussie coach lands one of the biggest jobs in world football

Aussie coach lands one of the biggest jobs in world football

Joe Montemurro, successful at both Arsenal and Juventus, is to now take the reins at the biggest club in European women's soccer, Lyon. 20 Jun 2024
Matildas to finish momentous year with Canada clashes

Matildas to finish momentous year with Canada clashes

Two matches against Olympic champions Canada will bring down the curtain on a memorable year for 2023 World Cup semi-finalists the Matildas. 24 Oct 2023
Arsenal's Foord and Catley make Champions League exit

Arsenal's Foord and Catley make Champions League exit

Arsenal have been knocked out of the Women's Champions League in the first qualifying round, beaten by Paris FC to condemn their two star Matildas, Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley, to a season without playing in the sport's biggest club competition. 10 Sep 2023
Vossy and Barnaby – Privates in the Secret War?

Vossy and Barnaby – Privates in the Secret War?

I read with disappointment Fox NRL and SEN radio commentator Andrew Voss’s comments on the proposed public holiday in the event that the Matildas win the World Cup. 15 Aug 2023
Matildas not drawn on England Women's World Cup rivalry

Matildas not drawn on England Women's World Cup rivalry

The Matildas aren't buying into the national rivalry with England ahead of their Women's World Cup semi-final but can take heart from having beaten them. 14 Aug 2023
Matildas and Lionesses' new twist to Anglo-Aussie duels

Matildas and Lionesses' new twist to Anglo-Aussie duels

The Lionesses' Dutch boss Sarina Wiegman says she's ready to be immersed in the deep and storied history of Australia's sporting rivalry with England. 13 Aug 2023
Snapshot of the Matildas' vital WWC win over Canada

Snapshot of the Matildas' vital WWC win over Canada

A snapshot of Australia's 4-0 win over Canada in their final Women's World Cup group game that secured progression to the knockout stages. 31 Jul 2023
Special connection binds Queensland's Matildas to Boon

Special connection binds Queensland's Matildas to Boon

The Matildas' Queenslanders had an emotional reunion with their former physiotherapist Jo Boon, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, in Brisbane. 25 Jul 2023
Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Commemorating the players of 1975, with an eye to the future of the women's game. 21 Jul 2023
Australia's Women's World Cup opponents at a glance

Australia's Women's World Cup opponents at a glance

A look at Australia's group stage opponents at the 2023 Women's World Cup and how the Matildas have fared against them. 19 Jul 2023
'It's terrible': Matildas' World Cup opponents in disarray

'It's terrible': Matildas' World Cup opponents in disarray

The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical. 17 Jul 2023
Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy for future players. 17 Jul 2023
'We're dreaming': Miracle man Stajcic hunts more scalps

'We're dreaming': Miracle man Stajcic hunts more scalps

If there’s one nation aside from the Matildas that Aussies will be barracking for at the Women’s World Cup it’s the Alen Stajcic-led Philippines. 17 Jul 2023
Matildas star Alanna Kennedy: 'I've had a shit couple of years'

Matildas star Alanna Kennedy: 'I've had a shit couple of years'

Alanna Kennedy's superb return from a wretched injury run has the Matildas pondering plenty of central defensive options ahead of their Women's World Cup tilt. 16 Jul 2023
Matildas criticise record crowd as not loud enough

Matildas criticise record crowd as not loud enough

The Matildas have rewarded a record-breaking home crowd with a 1-0 win over France in their final tune-up match ahead of the Women's World Cup. 14 Jul 2023
'Managing expectations': Montemurro looks beyond the Matildas hype

'Managing expectations': Montemurro looks beyond the Matildas hype

Serial winner Joe Montemurro, the Aussie supercoach who has won titles in three countries, claims the Matidas Women’s World Cup hopes will hinge on “managing expectations”. 14 Jul 2023
Postecoglou gives advice to Matildas before World Cup

Postecoglou gives advice to Matildas before World Cup

Former Socceroos boss and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged the Matildas to "go hard" and "create history" in their home Women's World Cup tilt. 12 Jul 2023