A-League Women aims to capitalise on Matildas momentum With memories still fresh from the Matildas' World Cup run, the time is right for the A-League Women to maintain momentum and take the league to another level. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
A-League Women returns in time to test strength of Matildas effect Australia’s domestic football league resumes against a backdrop of expectation and aspiration after a wildly successful home World Cup The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Vine wants ALW to shine in World Cup afterglow Cortnee Vine has experienced newfound stardom and the Sydney winger wants the World Cup momentum to continue into the A-League Women. AAP · Sep 25, 2023
Not a pinnacle but a preview as Matildas reboot for Olympic gold As the 2023 World Cup final plays out without them, the Matildas are vowing to go one better on the world stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2023
Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup third-place playoff player ratings The Matildas did not put in their best performance of the tournament as Sweden’s forwards shone at Brisbane Stadium The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023
Australia 1-3 England: Women’s World Cup semi-final player ratings Lauren Hemp shines with assist and goal for Lionesses while Sam Kerr’s belter not enough for Matildas The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023
The Matildas’ win had an entire country holding its breath – now comes the real test for Australians From tiny regional towns to the heart of Sydney, fans leapt to their feet in a moment that may have changed Australia as a nation The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2023
Australia’s generation next step up to play starring Matildas role on World Cup stage With history to be made a group of young players showed nerves of steel in the shootout to clinch a spot in the semi-final The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2023
Australia’s historic World Cup win over France sparked the best celebration from passengers aboard flight Nearly an entire plane cheered on Australia's game-winning goal against France. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2023
FIFA Women World Cup | Australia beats France in penalty thriller to reach semifinals FIFA women world cup 2023 quarterfinals on august 12 2023 The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023
Women's World Cup: Australia beat France in penalty thriller to reach maiden semi-finals NEW DELHI: Co-hosts Australia defeated France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out on Saturday to enter the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history. The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023
Australia 0-0 France (7-6 pens): World Cup quarter-final player ratings Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold shone and Sam Kerr showed no sign of injury as the Matildas beat France on penalties The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2023
Matildas keep World Cup dream alive with epic penalty shootout win over France Cortnee Vine slotted the winning spot kick as Australia moved into the semi-finals for the first time after a 7-6 shootout win in Brisbane The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2023
Today at the World Cup: Lucy Bronze admit England not happy with performances The last-eight fixtures begin on Friday when Spain play the Netherlands and Japan take on Sweden. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023 Australia 2-3 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup player ratings The inclusion of Emily van Egmond paid off but defensive frailties hurt the Matildas as supersub Asisat Oshoala turned the game in Nigeria’s favour
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023 Matildas stunned by Nigeria to leave Women’s World Cup hopes in balance The host nation must beat Canada in their final group game if they are to qualify for the knockout phase after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Nigeria
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023 Poker faces and competitive advantage: how the Sam Kerr injury drama unfolded The striker’s calf muscle has been thrust into the spotlight and prompted a debate about how the revelation was handled by the Matildas camp
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023 Matildas debutants backed to make step up at their first Women’s World Cup A group of seven Australia players named in Tony Gustavsson’s squad are hopeful of appearing at the game’s highest level
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Women’s World Cup 2023 team guides part five: Australia The co-hosts have hit form at the right time and there is genuine hope Sam Kerr and co can go all the way
AAP · Jun 26, 2023 Vine battles imposter syndrome to become key Matilda Cortnee Vine's rapid rise has sometimes left her feeling she's masquerading as a Matilda, but the speedy winger is on a fast-track to a World Cup breakthrough.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023 Cortnee Vine: ‘I sometimes forget that I actually play for the Matildas’ The Sydney FC winger’s meteoric rise is expected to result in a spot in Australia’s World Cup squad – but she still can’t help asking ‘do I belong?’
ABC News · May 1, 2023 How Sydney FC's fourth A-League Women championship fulfils the club's living legacy Three years ago, Sydney FC's players were "nobodies." Now, as the A-League Women's most successful club, they have become their own legacy.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2023 Western United 0-4 Sydney FC: A-League Women 2023 grand final – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Sydney made it a premiership-championship double with a convincing victory over newcomers Western United
ABC News · Apr 22, 2023 Melbourne Victory's fairytale fizzles out as Sydney FC make sixth consecutive A-League Women grand final In a rematch of last year's grand final, it was the Sky Blues who created their own luck to qualify for their sixth consecutive big dance, writes Samantha Lewis.