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Matildas dealt difficult draw for Paris Olympics

The Matildas will need to get past two top-five teams in the US and Germany plus an African nation to get out of their Paris Games qualifying group.

AAP

Matildas drawn with USA and Germany in tough Paris Olympics group

The Australian side have avoided world champions Spain but still face a difficult path to a first Olympic medal

The Guardian - AU

Red-hot Vine returns to Matildas fold for Mexico clash

In-form Sydney FC star Cortnee Vine will be back in green and gold for the Matildas' friendly against Mexico, as preparations ramp up for the Paris Olympics.

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Sky Blues dealt massive blow with Fenton injury

Sydney FC's 4-2 win over Wellington last round has come at a cost, with powerhouse defender Kirsty Fenton succumbing to an ACL injury.

AAP

Locals hope All-Stars matches can boost A-Leagues

The A-League Women and A-League Men All Stars have bumper exhibition matches coming up, and Ange Postecoglou will return to Melbourne for a Tottenham friendly.

AAP

Mary Fowler strikes as Man City revive WSL title hopes

Matildas' ace Mary Fowler has scored her first Women's Super League goal of the season as Manchester City earned a crucial win at Brighton.

AAP

Matildas' Logarzo in doubt for ALW finals

Chloe Logarzo is in doubt to feature in Western United's A-League Women finals campaign after suffering a hip injury, while Adriana Taranto has ruptured an ACL.

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Community sport crisis: One in four teams at breaking point, but there's a plan to save it

Community sport is struggling to retain players as costs rise.

The Canberra Times

Matildas Set For 13Th Consecutive Home Match Sell-Out Against China

Matildas, Australia's women's soccer team, continue to draw record crowds and sell-out matches, showcasing the nation's passion for football.

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Double to Fowler, but Man City lose in Women's FA Cup

Matildas star Mary Fowler had a rare start for Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup quarter-final, but they lost to Spurs despite her two goals.

AAP

Craig Foster apologises to Sam Kerr after arguing her alleged remark to UK police officer was racist

Former Socceroo says he made a mistake and is ‘very pleased to be able to learn’ that ‘racism can only be perpetrated against a marginalised person or group’

The Guardian - AU

Cortnee Vine stars as Sydney FC overcome Western United

Sydney FC have landed a big punch in the fight for the A-League Women premiership, while a dramatic late strike earned the Wanderers a draw at Canberra.

AAP

Oversimplifying a serious matter or a fair cop – were Sam Kerr’s alleged words really racist?

Politicians and academics have found common ground to criticise the charges against the Matildas star, but not everyone is so sure

The Guardian - AU

Peter FitzSimons scores own goal in rush to judge Sam Kerr over alleged ‘racist epithets’

It was a confusing read as the SMH star columnist’s bold argument was overtaken by events. Plus: a quiet ABC farewell for Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU

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Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom.

Crikey

Media’s all-time low, press won’t sing for Matilda, and a mysterious disappearance

This week’s Media Briefs brings a Matildas-flavoured case of tall poppy syndrome, an index of media profits, and a memory-holed article.

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Sam Kerr’s slur stirs ‘reverse racism’ row

The media has a myriad of hot takes on Sam Kerr’s ‘stupid white bastard’ comment, Australian news companies might get compensation when AI is trained on their content, and a man has been charged with Samantha Murphy’s murder.

Crikey

The Matildas are off to Paris, but at home we’re failing our A-League women

At a recent A-League fixture, there was no mention of the women’s game to occur before the men’s. Fans weren’t even let into the stadium on time.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: what Sam Kerr allegedly said to police, tobacco giant’s $55,000 donation, Nikki Haley quits race

Matildas captain allegedly called British officer a ‘stupid white bastard’ in taxi row; first donation by BAT for 13 years came amid vaping crackdown

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr allegedly called police officer a ‘stupid white bastard’, source says

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Australia star has the club’s ‘full support’ as she faces trial for racially aggravated harassment over what was allegedly said to a police officer.

AAP

Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents.

International Business Times UK

Tony Gustavsson Was 'Surprised' by Harassment Charges Against Sam Kerr

The Matildas manager and Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, only found out on Tuesday morning that Sam Kerr will have to go on trial next year.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Matildas coach says he was blindsided by Kerr charge; PM dismisses push for ICC to investigate Australia’s role in Gaza; and NBN to boost speeds

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says he was blindsided by an allegation of racially aggravated harassment made against Sam Kerr

AAP

Matildas coach supports Sam Kerr after racism charge

Coach Tony Gustavsson has not commented on whether Matildas star Sam Kerr will remain captain after she was charged for racial harassment.

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr: Football Australia says it was blindsided by player’s UK harassment charge and court appearance

Football Australia and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson say they only found out about the charge Sam Kerr is facing through media reports on Tuesday

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