The Latest Breaking News from Matildas

Captaincy call looms as FA vow to support Sam Kerr

After Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, Football Australia are yet to indicate whether she will remain Matildas captain.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Football Australia commits to supporting Sam Kerr but stops short of endorsing Matildas captaincy

Football Australia has pledged to ‘reflect’ with Sam Kerr ‘on learnings’ from her London court case

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2025

Sam Kerr verdict: what it means for law in the UK and the star athlete’s soccer career

A London court has found Sam Kerr not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of Metropolitan Police officer Stephen Lovell.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Matildas skipper Kerr waits after jury is sent out

A jury in Sam Kerr's London trial on charges of racially aggravated harassment has finished hearing evidence and been sent out to consider their verdict.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Matildas winger out for rest of ALW season

Matildas winger Sharn Freier will miss the rest of the A-League Women season with an ankle injury, meaning her time at Brisbane Roar is over.

AAP · Feb 7, 2025

Morning Mail: Kerr ‘speaking her truth’, Santorini earthquakes emergency, Trump doubles down

The Matildas star was ‘treated differently’ by police, partner tells UK trial; Greek island hit by 5.2-magnitude earthquake

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2025

Matildas great Williams out for rest of ALW season

Injured Melbourne Victory goalkeeper and Matildas great Lydia Williams will miss the rest of the A-League Women season, casting doubt over her playing future.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

Morning Mail: Trump claims ‘everybody loves’ his Gaza plan, Kerr ‘terrified’ in taxi, Coles cuts products

US president doubles down on controversial idea to seize Gaza; Matildas star says skin colour was a factor in her treatment

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2025

Kerr recalls racism, denies 'kicking off' in taxi

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has claimed a London cop treated her differently because of the colour of her skin and recalled experiencing racism in Australia.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

City star McNamara ready to take on Matildas dream

Melbourne City star Holly McNamara says her Matildas recall is a "dream come true" after celebrating her call-up with a hat-trick against Western United.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025