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Role models: how the Matildas have ‘turbocharged’ girls’ football in Australia

With interest in the sport at an all-time high, grassroots clubs have seen a ‘mind-boggling increase’ in female participation

The Guardian - AU

As the Matildas chase glory in Brisbane, girls nearby are turned away from their overcrowded local club

Australia’s success at the World Cup is inspiring the next generation of players. But where will they play?

The Guardian - AU

‘Unbelievable for our nation’: fan festival erupts in joy as Matildas progress

Supporters gathered at Darling Harbour in Sydney started partying early as Australia cruised into last 16 of Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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Tony Gustavsson rues making changes too late in Matildas’ shock defeat to Nigeria

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson insisted he was not disappointed by the Matildas’ performance, despite his injury-hit team’s shock 3-2 loss to Nigeria

The Guardian - AU

Avocado, coffee, fajitas: the food guru fuelling the Matildas’ dreams

In his fifth World Cup as national team chef, Vini Capovilla needs lots of tricks up his sleeve to nourish a Matildas side hungry for success

The Guardian - AU

From lamington drives to the Cup: an evolution of the Matildas

'It was whatever shirt fitted you - small, medium, large.'

Newcastle Herald

Canberra kids' 'once-in-a-lifetime' Women's World Cup honour

On the sidelines of the Matildas opener will be four rising Canberra stars.

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Adamstown Rosebud girls to carry flags on World Cup field

'I think it will be a really great experience. I'm not nervous.'

Newcastle Herald

Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup

Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.

AAP

As the women's World Cup looms on the horizon for Australian football, these legendary Matildas have been left behind

As preparations for the women's World Cup hit high gear, some of Australia's greatest ever players are being left behind.

ABC News

'I'm only a Matilda because of the A-League': Vine

Cortnee Vine hopes to re-engage an old A-League Women rivalry as second-ranked Sydney FC take on top-of-the-table Western United.

AAP

Kerr beats jet lag and Arsenal in 100th Chelsea game

Sam Kerr had not long returned from the other side of the world after a busy Matildas schedule - but Chelsea's ace still sunk Arsenal in the women's FA Cup.

AAP

After a roller-coaster 12 months, Matildas and Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine is still catching up to herself

The Sydney FC forward opens up about impostor syndrome, falling out of (and back in) love with football, her geeky hobby, and Sam Kerr’s "elite" lessons.

ABC News

Vine acclimatising to Matildas 'fishbowl'

As she jostles for a spot at this year's World Cup, Cortnee Vine is beginning to adjust to the pressure that comes with being a Matilda.

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Once upon a time in Mexico… renovating an old house in Mérida

Layer upon hidden layer revealed its different incarnations. By Tami Christiansen

ABC News

Matildas next gen Mackenzie Hawkesby takes a chance to stake her claim for World Cup selection

Mackenzie Hawkesby dreamed of playing for the Matildas as a little girl while growing up in Figtree in Wollongong, and this week she received that call-up to the national women's squad.

ABC News

Olympique Lyonnais confirm Matildas star Ellie Carpenter ruptured her ACL in Champions League final

The 22-year-old defender is stretchered off in the early stages of Sunday's Champions League final after going down clutching her knee.

ABC News

Young Matilda Jacynta Galabadaarachchi has just won two prestigious awards but may never play for Australia

Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is still waiting for a phone call from Matildas' boss Tony Gustavsson, as Argentina's coach waits in the wings.

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Matildas beat New Zealand in Canberra thanks to Sam Kerr double and Hayley Raso goal

The Matildas coast past New Zealand with a comfortable 3-1 victory in Canberra, thanks to first-half goals from Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso.

ABC News

New mum Katrina Gorry returns to Matildas squad for upcoming New Zealand friendly series

Seven months after giving birth to her first child, Katrina Gorry has been recalled to the Matildas for their April friendly series against New Zealand..

AAP

Matildas ambition driving Roar's Crummer

Her injury woes seemingly very much in the past, Brisbane Roar forward Larissa Crummer says she's far from finished with her Matildas career.

AAP

Matildas rookie Vine pumped for ALW return

Still pinching herself after her Matildas debut at the Women's Asian Cup, Sydney FC attacker Cortnee Vine is itching to rejoin the Sky Blues' ALW campaign.

ABC News

Matildas defeat resolute Philippines in second Asian Cup group game in Mumbai

The Matildas' charge towards the Asian Cup title continues with 4-0 defeat of an impressive Philippines side.

ABC News

Sam Kerr's milestone Matildas match is a reminder of the Asian Cup's other lessons

Sam Kerr and the Matildas both re-wrote Australian football history on Friday, but their 18-0 thrashing of Indonesia is a reminder that sometimes, the lessons aren't always for us.

ABC News

Thorough planning gives Matildas best shot yet at reclaiming Asian Cup

Despite being one of the world's highest-ranked teams, the Matildas have not won a major trophy in more than a decade. Will this year's Asian Cup change that?

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