Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players Joe Montemurro has explained why selecting overseas talent over A-League Women's players is more enticing for the Matildas mentor. AAP · Sep 24
Arsenal star 'in good space' despite Matildas omission With the FIFA Women's World Cup less than a year away, coach Joe Montemurro has unveiled his Matildas squad ahead of two stern tests against Germany and Haiti. AAP · Sep 24
Mixed fortunes for Matildas in WCL, Luik sets record Mary Fowler's Manchester City have earned an impressive draw at Bayern Munich, while Arsenal scraped a win over part-timers Koge and Aiva Luik broke a record. AAP · Sep 22
Fab Fowler strikes for WSL champs as Matildas shine Mary Fowler has scored a beauty for champions Manchester City again as fellow Matildas Ellie Carpenter and Holly McNamara also shone in England. AAP · Sep 13
Matilda's move breaks A-League Women transfer record Melbourne City playmaker Leticia McKenna has moved overseas in a deal that breaks the A-League Women transfer fee record. AAP · Sep 4
Matildas look to return to Australia amid pay dispute An upgraded pay agreement would revive the A-League Women, but a Matildas player reveals it could also lure big-name Australian stars back to the competition. AAP · Aug 28
Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and are also looking to address their future sooner rather than later. AAP · Aug 27
Matildas star makes Arsenal return after family tragedy Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross played her first game since March after taking time off to be with her mother, who passed away from terminal cancer. AAP · Aug 24
Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change. AAP · Aug 18
Vine time: Matildas hero seals A-League Women return Cortnee Vine is back in the A-League Women while veteran Tameka Yallop has departed Brisbane to join another championship contender. AAP · Aug 11
With a little bravery and big swings, women’s sport can enjoy more magical crowd moments The AFLW could borrow some of the gumption from a North American ice hockey league to grow Australian rules football’s elite women’s competition The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Matildas mainstay takes break from the sport Less than a year out from the Women's World Cup, one of the most experienced Matildas players has taken a break from soccer. AAP · Aug 6
Three women are Australia's most admired sports figures An Olympic gold medallist, a grand slam winner and high-flying soccer star are Australia's most revered sports people, a poll has found, and they are all women. AAP · Aug 5
Cathy Freeman leads trio of women at top of list of Australia’s most admired sportspeople Cathy Freeman, Ash Barty and Sam Kerr have been identified as the sporting figures admired most by Australians according to a new poll The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
AAP · Jul 29 Matildas lock in European friendly ahead of World Cup The Matildas are getting closer to next year's Women's World Cup and have secured an important friendly match for their preparation.
AAP · Jul 21 Matildas star given iconic No.9 at her new English club Holly McNamara is the latest Australian to join the world's leading women's soccer league, signing with Everton on a free transfer after leaving Melbourne City.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10 Craig Foster: ‘I don’t like Messi as much as Maradona’ The former football player and commentator on the Socceroos’ World Cup tilt, the multicultural legacy of the sport and what it might take for the team to one day win the tournament
The Conversation · Jul 7 Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts The pain. The penalties. The hairsplitting VAR decisions and astounding off-field politics. From ageing titans to miraculous goals, the FIFA World Cup brims with drama and athleticism.
AAP · Jul 2 'Shouldn't be happening': Kerr lashes A-League issue The uncertainty facing A-League Women players shouldn't be happening just three years after the Women's World Cup, says Matildas captain Sam Kerr.
AAP · Jun 29 Sam Kerr locks in long-term deal with new club Matildas captain Sam Kerr is ready to begin life after Chelsea, having signed a contract with a new club that will run well beyond next year's World Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9 Morning Mail: Trump vows to retaliate as Iran ‘downs US helicopter’, Australia joins sanctions of ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank, apple taste test Donald Trump blames Tehran for shooting down aircraft and says he ‘must respond’; Penny Wong announces sanctions on firms for enabling violence against Palestinians
AAP · Jun 9 SOC:'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.
AAP · Jun 9 'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9 Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas ‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute
AAP · Jun 9 SOC:Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly With a veteran duo scoring, the Matildas have logged a 3-1 victory against Mexico in the second women's soccer international friendly in Sydney.