The Latest Breaking News from Matildas

Rattled in Rio, Heyman is poised for Paris

Returning Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman says her confidence has developed with age after she 'panicked' at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

Three things with Matildas player Kyah Simon: ‘It’s my saving grace and the key to recovering before a game’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the football star tells us about an athletic ‘life-saver’ and her vast collection of jerseys

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2024

Western United hoping for Matilda's ALW finals boost

Western United's A-League Women finals hopes have had a huge lift with star Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo primed to return from injury to face Newcastle.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Mexico 0-2 Australia: international women’s football friendly – as it happened

The Matildas test new tactics in victory over an attacking Mexico side in Texas as they look ahead to Paris

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024

Emerging Matilda Torpey ready to shine in Mexico clash

The Matildas' bolter during Olympic qualifiers, Kaitlyn Torpey is determined to prove she wasn't a flash in the pan and seal her spot on the plane to Paris.

AAP · Apr 9, 2024

Depleted Matildas face Mexico as injuries provide chance to learn before Olympics

The Matildas may look very different when they line up against Mexico in Texas as Tony Gustavsson tries out new formations and tactics

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024

Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson doesn't like to call it experimentation but that's the phase his side are in, three months before the Olympic Games.

AAP · Apr 9, 2024

Matildas' injury crisis opens door for Olympic hopefuls

The Matildas' injury crisis has turned an otherwise low-stakes friendly against Mexico into an Olympic audition for the likes of midfielder Clare Wheeler.

AAP · Apr 8, 2024

Community sport is experiencing a boom, but is there enough space for everyone to play?

A $30 million basketball stadium raises concerns about the future of Newcastle local sport.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 5, 2024

Kerr 'in high spirits' as Matildas prepare for Mexico

Mackenzie Arnold says the Matildas are using a week-long camp in Florida to refine their game plan heading into the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Apr 4, 2024