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Matildas boss: The scoreline was flattering

Matildas boss: The scoreline was flattering

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says they could have played better in their 5-1 thrashing over China in Geelong on Sunday. 26 Nov 2017
Player ratings: Matildas v China

Player ratings: Matildas v China

The Matildas have recorded back-to-back comprehensive wins over China after a 5-1 win over Geelong capped off a big week for the national team in Victoria. 26 Nov 2017
Gallery: Lightning halts Matildas game

Gallery: Lightning halts Matildas game

Australia's friendly with China PR in Geelong was temporarily suspended on Sunday following lightning strikes in the area. 26 Nov 2017
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
How deep is your bench? Australia's quest to build a title winning squad

How deep is your bench? Australia's quest to build a title winning squad

Back in early March, we examined five questions that the Matildas will need to answer ahead of the next cycle.  We look back at how one of those areas is shaping up. 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
Teresa Polias: Football is in my soul

Teresa Polias: Football is in my soul

Sydney FC W-League captain Teresa Polias, has won a Grand Final, been at a World Cup and played at an Asian Cup. During her decade long career, the 10 capped Matilda has recorded the second most appearances in the W-League. She tells us in her own words what playing football means to her. 24 Nov 2017
Matildas: This is the golden generation

Matildas: This is the golden generation

Sam Kerr and Kyah Simon believe the national team has never been this good. 24 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
Hands off Alen Stajcic for the Socceroos, says Sam Kerr

Hands off Alen Stajcic for the Socceroos, says Sam Kerr

Matildas star Sam Kerr has dismissed speculation linking Alen Stajcic with the Socceroos hot seat – and reckons her Australia coach is already in the perfect job right now. 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
Match Report: Matildas deny China 3-0

Match Report: Matildas deny China 3-0

With a rousing chorus of the national anthem, the Matildas kicked off their 10th game of 2017 in front of an excited but underdone Melbourne crowd of 10,904 spectators. 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
Carson Pickett: I don’t feel that I have a disability

Carson Pickett: I don’t feel that I have a disability

The form of US import Carson Pickett has put Brisbane Roar into top two of the W-League. Her winner against the Wanderers demonstrated yet again that nothing is going to stop this 24-year-old from reaching her goals. 21 Nov 2017