Matildas
Analysis
Australian soccer
Matildas mania is still going strong. But difficult times are ahead
The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Australia looks like the Matildas’ best and most realistic chance of winning a major trophy. And it could be their last one for a while.
- by Vince Rugari
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Matildas urge Kerr to be patient as team ends 2024 with 6-0 win; Interim boss Sermanni happy to remain
The Matildas were without all their WSL stars for their final friendly of this international window. It didn’t matter as they cruised to victory, blooding several young stars of the future along the way.
- by Roy Ward
Matildas marvel at support as home sellout streak ends, Logarzo head knock scare in 3-1 win over Taiwan
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is in awe of the way Australian fans have made the Matildas one of Australia’s most loved teams while he has yet to rule out a battered Chloe Logarzo for Saturday’s clash with Taiwan in Geelong.
- by Roy Ward
The free, innovative academy that could rejuvenate Australian soccer
Cost of living measures and skyrocketing participation rates have proven a huge barrier, but a European football-driven academy in Brisbane hopes to change that.
- by Nick Wright
As it happened: Brazil go back-to-back with second victory over Matildas
The Matildas fell 2-1 to the South American champions in front of a sell-out crowd on the Gold Coast on Sunday night.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas v Brazil friendly as it happened: Clare Polkinghorne farewells Brisbane
The Matildas meet familiar foes Brazil at Suncorp Stadium in a friendly clash that will celebrate the career of retiring great Clare Polkinghorne.
- by Nick Wright
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Babies
Sam Kerr announces she is to become a mother
The Matildas star took to social media on Monday night to share the news that her partner, Kristie Mewis, is pregnant.
- by Riley Walter
‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero Cortnee Vine to take a mental health break
Matildas star Cortnee Vine revealed she is taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental health, but she expects to return.
- by Roy Ward
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Australian soccer
‘One of the great goals’: Cooney-Cross stunner steers Matildas to upset win over Germany
Interim boss Tom Sermanni rated the Arsenal midfielder’s first goal in national colours as one of the best he’s seen across his various stints as Matildas coach.
- by Vince Rugari
The Matildas, Murakami and the inside scoop on Qantas: What’s new in books for November
There are plenty of eye-catching titles being published as we get deep into the Christmas book-buying season.
- by Jason Steger
Analysis
Australian soccer
The Mary Fowler mystery continues as Matildas turn over a new leaf
Australia’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland was half a step forward and half a step back, with Mary Fowler once again struggling to make an impact.
- by Vince Rugari