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Kerr named in world team of the year

Kerr named in world team of the year

Matildas striker Samantha Kerr has gained selection in a women's world team of the year. 18 Dec 2017
Matildas rocket to all-time high in world rankings

Matildas rocket to all-time high in world rankings

The Matildas have rocketed to an all-time high of fourth in the FIFA Women's World Rankings following a string of eye-catching wins. 16 Dec 2017
Matildas rise to all time high in FIFA rankings

Matildas rise to all time high in FIFA rankings

Victories over Brazil and China has seen the Matildas rise to their highest world ranking of 4th in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings. 15 Dec 2017
Kerr and Matildas win popular choice awards

Kerr and Matildas win popular choice awards

Matildas superstar striker Sam Kerr has been named ABC Sports Personality of the Year, voted on by the Australian public. 12 Dec 2017
Matildas win honours at AIS Sports Performance Awards

Matildas win honours at AIS Sports Performance Awards

Head coach Alen Stajcic, striker Sam Kerr and the Matildas team were honoured at the AIS Sports Performance Awards held at The Star in Sydney. 12 Dec 2017
Alen Stajcic named Coach of the Year

Alen Stajcic named Coach of the Year

The Matildas master technician, Alen Stajcic, has been named Coach of the Year at the prestigious 2017 AIS Sport Performance Awards. 12 Dec 2017
FFA exploring world class competition for Matildas

FFA exploring world class competition for Matildas

Following on from the success of recent home internationals against Brazil and China, the FFA are looking to entice the world's best teams to Australia in the next two years. 11 Dec 2017
Matildas draw reigning Asian Cup champions Japan

Matildas draw reigning Asian Cup champions Japan

The Matildas will enter the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup red-hot favourites, but will have their work cut out for them to secure a top-two group-stage finish after drawing reigning champions Japan and the always-dangerous Korea Republic. 10 Dec 2017
Australia drawn in Group B for 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup

Australia drawn in Group B for 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup

The Matildas will start their 2018 AFC Women's World Cup  campaign against Korea Republic in Amman, Jordan. 9 Dec 2017
Matildas v Asia: Cup draw preview of all eight nations

Matildas v Asia: Cup draw preview of all eight nations

The final draw for the AFC Women's Asian Cup takes place tomorrow, with Australia red-hot favourites to lift the trophy for a second time. 9 Dec 2017
Why Australian women’s youth is behind Asia

Why Australian women’s youth is behind Asia

Former Young Matildas coach Ante Juric says Australia needs to produce a bigger pool of players at a young level after failing to qualify for youth World Cups in over a decade. 7 Dec 2017
Why the Matildas must learn from the Socceroos' Golden Generation

Why the Matildas must learn from the Socceroos' Golden Generation

Former Matildas vice-captain Joey Peters believes the Australian squad needs a good succession plan instead of being touted as the golden generation. 4 Dec 2017
Key takeaways from W-League Season 10... so far

Key takeaways from W-League Season 10... so far

Halfway through W-League Season 10, and pushing 70 goals scored, it’s already clear there are some key takeaways. 4 Dec 2017
PFA: Don't let crisis jeopardise Roos, Matildas

PFA: Don't let crisis jeopardise Roos, Matildas

PFA CEO John Didulica is imploring leaders of Australian football to refrain from doing anything that “prejudices” the recent feats of the Socceroos and Matildas in the wake of the current FFA crisis. 1 Dec 2017
Kerr wins top AFC gong

Kerr wins top AFC gong

Matildas superstar Samantha Kerr has been crowned the AFC Women's Player of the Year at Wednesday's Annual Awards in Bangkok. 29 Nov 2017
Sam Kerr named 2017 AFC Women's Player of the Year

Sam Kerr named 2017 AFC Women's Player of the Year

Matildas forward Sam Kerr has been crowned the 2017 AFC Women's Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards ceremony in   Bangkok, Thailand. 29 Nov 2017
Player Ratings – Australia vs China (Game 2)

Player Ratings – Australia vs China (Game 2)

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How the W-League can score Matildas success

How the W-League can score Matildas success

Football Federation Australia general manager of women's football Sarah Walsh says the W-League can ride the wave of the Matildas' recent success. 27 Nov 2017
Dunbar Rovers launch fee free program for girls

Dunbar Rovers launch fee free program for girls

It's just the type of news bound to excite future Matildas... 27 Nov 2017
Sam Kerr: It sucks this wasn't a World Cup year!

Sam Kerr: It sucks this wasn't a World Cup year!

Sam Kerr says consistency is the key for the Matildas in the lead-up to the 2018 Asian Cup in Jordan and the 2019 World Cup in France. 27 Nov 2017
Matildas Deliver 5-1 Blow to China

Matildas Deliver 5-1 Blow to China

The Matildas’ final match of 2017 saw Australia run out 5-1 winners over China in Geelong. 26 Nov 2017