The Latest Breaking News from Joe Montemurro

Matildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

A six-month hamstring injury kept Tameka Yallop out of Joe Montemurro's first games as Matildas coach but the Gold Coast local is eyeing a comeback.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Montemurro's Matildas seek positives as Asian Cup looms

The Matildas have two matches left before their Asian Cup campaign starts, with their UK games not having answered all of coach Joe Montemurro's questions.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Matildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

The Matildas coach and teammates have rallied behind Sam Kerr, dismissing criticism of her return as captain of the Matildas.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Sam Kerr back but without much of a bang after 725-day Australia absence

The Chelsea striker worked hard but failed to score in her first game for the Matildas since sustaining a knee injury

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

'Would be a dream come true': Sam Kerr's big ambition

Sam Kerr is back with the Matildas and ready to start taking big steps towards a dream of lifting silverware with the current group of players.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Sam Kerr reveals ‘dark’ days during extended recovery from knee injury

A problem with the surgical graft that repaired the knee of the Matildas striker went undiscovered for 10 months and left her in pain

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025

Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2025

Game time shortage could be making of Matildas gun

Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross has battled for game time at Arsenal, but Australia coach Joe Montemurro says it won't necessarily be a setback.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Why Matildas coach backs Kerr return to be a hit

Sam Kerr will return to the Matildas fold off the back of limited minutes at Chelsea but coach Joe Montemurro is confident she will shine.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Women’s World Cup heroes Sam Kerr and Cortnee Vine return to Matildas squad for friendlies

Stalwarts Katrina Gorry, Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord also back as Joe Montemurro names experienced 24-player squad for his second camp in charge

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025