'Mexican't' beat Matildas spirit: fans flood Hunter stadium in green and gold It was the hottest ticket in town on Saturday to see the Matildas play Mexico and Newcastle showed up in force. Newcastle Herald · Jun 6
Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up. AAP · May 20
Matildas stars return to squad for friendlies as Joe Montemurro builds to 2027 World Cup Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord named as Mary Fowler rested after Asian Cup with Australia to play 153rd-ranked Malawi followed by India or Kenya The Guardian - AU · Apr 2
Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter will be among the big names missing when the Matildas take on some lowly ranked opponents in Africa this month. AAP · Apr 2
Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Mar 21
Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women's Asian Cup The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after losing 1-0 to Japan in the final. AAP · Mar 21
Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 and will face either Japan or South Korea in Saturday decider The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea. AAP · Mar 14
Matildas survive North Korea scare to book spot in Women’s Asian Cup semi-final Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in Perth with goals from Kennedy and Kerr securing 2027 Women’s World Cup qualification The Guardian - AU · Mar 13
Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr.. AAP · Mar 13
Defensive frailties and missed chances put Matildas on rocky Asian Cup road Australia’s 3-3 draw with South Korea means they finish second in Group A and must travel to Perth for their quarter-final The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
Matildas score late in see-sawing draw with South Korea as top spot slips away at Women’s Asian Cup Alanna Kennedy scores in 97th in messy clash at Stadium Australia The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
Implosion costs Matildas in draw with South Korea Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea. AAP · Mar 8
Australia 3-3 South Korea: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – as it happened Alanna Kennedy scores brace as Matildas draw with South Korea The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
AAP · Mar 7 Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5 Australia secure second Group A win over Iran – as it happened Alanna Kennedy scores brace with Mary Fowler and Amy Sayer also on scoresheet at sodden Gold Coast Stadium
AAP · Mar 4 Matildas drop 'keeper hint as star firms for return Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.
AAP · Mar 1 Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1 Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in Group A opener – as it happened Captain Sam Kerr scores in 14th minutes as hosts hold on against dogged Filipinas for an important win to start their tournament
AAP · Feb 28 Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28 Matildas face injury crisis on eve of Asian Cup opener against Philippines Uncertainty grows around fitness of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold as Australia coach Joe Montemurro refuses to confirm lineup in Perth
AAP · Feb 27 Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.
AAP · Feb 25 Minimal preparation doesn't faze Matildas goalkeeper Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24 Women’s Asian Cup 2026: complete guide to all 26 Matildas players Everything you need to know about every Australian squad member in the football tournament hosted by Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast
AAP · Feb 22 Elation and devastation: Lincoln nabs Matildas call-up Teagan Micah's ongoing concussion issues means 21-year-old goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has been handed a late Matildas call-up for the Women's Asian Cup.