matildas

Matildas goalkeeper secures 'beautiful country' move in search of Olympic spot

Matildas goalkeeper secures 'beautiful country' move in search of Olympic spot

Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah has signed with Norwegian side Arna-Bjørnar. 31 May 2020
Meet Angela: The first Australian to score at a World Cup

Meet Angela: The first Australian to score at a World Cup

Trivia question. Who scored Australia’s first ever goal at a World Cup? If you said Tim Cahill, the legendary Socceroos striker, you would be wrong. 30 May 2020
The Matildas who made history in Chengdu

The Matildas who made history in Chengdu

Ten years on from landing Australian football its first silverware in Asia, current and former Matildas reflect fondly on their 2010 Asian Cup triumph. 29 May 2020
Matildas star quits NWSL, England move likely

Matildas star quits NWSL, England move likely

Steph Catley has announced that she has left the NWSL club the OL Reign. 28 May 2020
Back this Friday! Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Update II

Back this Friday! Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Update II

Leagues all over the world are trying to adjust to the possibility of restarting or curtailing their seasons. 27 May 2020
The best Matildas Twitter accounts to follow in 2020

The best Matildas Twitter accounts to follow in 2020

It has been an eventful year so far for the Matildas... 25 May 2020
How opening a gym led Gielnik to Matildas and Munich glory

How opening a gym led Gielnik to Matildas and Munich glory

Emily Gielnik chats isolation, Bayern Munich, life outside of football and her family's split-down-the-middle approach towards sport. 24 May 2020
The players each W-League club must retain next season

The players each W-League club must retain next season

In the months leading up to the 2020/21 W-League season, each club will be reviewing their roster as they formulate a plan of attack for the new campaign. 24 May 2020
The 30 best (and worst) Sam Kerr photos ever

The 30 best (and worst) Sam Kerr photos ever

In a new series, each week we trawl through the archives to countdown our 30 favourite photos of each Matilda. First up, guess who? 23 May 2020
Why can't the NPL and NPLW have equal pay?

Why can't the NPL and NPLW have equal pay?

Helen Tyrikos is one of those immense grassroots female football figures that inspires all around her. Now she's going public for a cause close to all of our hearts. 23 May 2020
'The Matildas will never lose their 'Never Say Die' mentality'

'The Matildas will never lose their 'Never Say Die' mentality'

Reflecting back on her standout Matildas campaign at the 2010 Asian Cup, Leena Khamis postulated on the qualities that remain the Matildas' greatest assets. 23 May 2020
More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

There’s just over a month to go until the host of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is announced. 22 May 2020
Should this team be recognised as the first Matildas?

Should this team be recognised as the first Matildas?

It is a debate that has raged in silence for nearly half a century. Who should be recognised as the first ever Australian women’s national team? 22 May 2020
Raffles and car washes: The unknown story of the 1975 ‘Original Soccer Legends’

Raffles and car washes: The unknown story of the 1975 ‘Original Soccer Legends’

While Australia’s game against New Zealand at Seymour Shaw Park in 1979 is officially recognised as our first ever women’s international, truth be told, an Australian team made its debut on the international stage four years earlier in Hong Kong. 22 May 2020
Before Kerr, there was 'Peewee': The greatest Matildas striker you've never heard of

Before Kerr, there was 'Peewee': The greatest Matildas striker you've never heard of

While a Sam Kerr backflip is synonymous with a Matildas goal these days and is beamed on TV to millions of adoring fans across the world, 41 years ago - apart from her team-mates - hardly anyone flinched when 17-year-old Sandra Brentnall netted Australia’s first ever goal in international women’s football. 22 May 2020
Weighted points decision set to give Kerr shock title

Weighted points decision set to give Kerr shock title

Sam Kerr looks set to win an English Women's Super League medal with Chelsea with the division likely to be decided by weighted points-per-game system. 21 May 2020
OP: Kerr's agent wants WSL finished. How and why should it end?

OP: Kerr's agent wants WSL finished. How and why should it end?

In the previous few days there have been multiple reports that the FA Women's Super League and Women's Championship will not resume their 2019-20 seasons. 20 May 2020
WATCH! 7 times Sam Kerr was on another level

WATCH! 7 times Sam Kerr was on another level

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since a 16-year-old Sam Kerr scored in a victorious Asian Cup final. 20 May 2020
The worst case scenario: How would losing the W-League impact Australian football?

The worst case scenario: How would losing the W-League impact Australian football?

We all know that without the W-League, which will commence it’s 13th season later this year, we would not have the strength in the Matildas side that currently exists. 20 May 2020
WATCH! The best Matildas goals of all time

WATCH! The best Matildas goals of all time

On countless occasions, the Matildas have showcased some amazing goals in major tournaments. 17 May 2020
Our top five performing Matildas in the last 12 months

Our top five performing Matildas in the last 12 months

Over the last 12 months, Australia’s Matildas have made a huge mark within football, which has been noticed not only by their own Australian fans but worldwide. 17 May 2020