‘Now it’s business’: Matildas ready for World Cup after France win, says Tony Gustavsson Coach hails ‘night to celebrate’ with 1-0 win over France, as Caitlin Foord urges fans to pump up the volume The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
2023 Women's World Cup Group B Preview: Canada Takes on the Hometown Hero Sam Kerr and the Matildas are looking to reach the semifinals for the first time. Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2023
Mary Fowler strike downs France to send Matildas to Women’s World Cup on a high Mary Fowler’s cool finish in the second half settled a hard-fought contest in Melbourne and gave Australia the perfect send-off The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Fowler steers Matildas to send-off victory over France The Matildas have beaten France 1-0 in front of 50,629 fans in Melbourne in their final match before the Women's World Cup, with Mary Fowler scoring the winner. AAP · Jul 14, 2023
Matildas 1-0 France: Australia win Women’s World Cup warm-up – as it happened Mary Fowler’s goal proved the difference as the Matildas defeated world No 5 France in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
The hype is contagious: Why the Matildas will inspire a generation tonight The Matildas have a chance to create history. The Canberra Times · Jul 13, 2023
Matildas, France raring for bumper pre-World Cup clash The Matildas and France consider their sold-out friendly match in Melbourne the perfect warm-up for their respective tilts at Women's World Cup glory. AAP · Jul 13, 2023
2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Australia Sam Kerr is must-watch, but can the co-hosts of this World Cup survive the Group of Death? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2023
The inspiration behind Australia’s shot at home World Cup glory Group B preview: The co-hosts Australia are joined in the ‘group of death’ by Canada, Nigeria and the Republic of Ireland The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Afternoon Update: Morrison ally faces possible Liberal expulsion; first home buyers slash spending; and the 10 highest-paid Australian CEOs Alex Hawke delayed preselections, harming party’s chances at 2022 election, a motion submitted to NSW Liberal state council claims The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023
Morning Mail: No campaign’s links to Christian right, BBC presenter named, Women’s Ashes thriller Our investigation reveals how the voice opposition is importing polarising techniques from the US The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
Sam Kerr ready for her ‘Cathy Freeman moment’ at Women’s World Cup World Cup hosts Australia are well-placed to impress at this summer’s tournament with superstar Kerr leading a talented squad The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Matildas debutants backed to make step up at their first Women’s World Cup A group of seven Australia players named in Tony Gustavsson’s squad are hopeful of appearing at the game’s highest level The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
5 nations out to stop the Lionesses winning back-to-back major tournaments The Lionesses are in with a big chance of winning back-to-back major tournaments - but which teams pose the biggest threat to Sarina Wiegman and her squad in Australia and New Zealand Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023 Gaps in the record reveal the winding road of women’s football in Australia On the eve of the Women’s World Cup, listing Matildas captains should be easy, but it sent Heather Reid into the archives for days
Newcastle Herald · Jul 9, 2023 'Family-friendly time': Live screenings of Matildas games in Wheeler Place 'It's a great chance for everyone to come together.'
AAP · Jul 8, 2023 Matildas star Raso joins Spanish giants Real Madrid Real Madrid have announced the signing of Australia international Hayley Raso, just days before the Women's World Cup gets under way.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2023 World Cup live sites in the Hunter: where you can watch The screenings will begin with the Matildas opening night match against Republic of Ireland on July 20.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023 Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry stronger than ever for first World Cup as a mother The hugely experienced Australian is niggle-free and fully refreshed after making a successful return to football from giving birth
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Women’s World Cup 2023 team guides part five: Australia The co-hosts have hit form at the right time and there is genuine hope Sam Kerr and co can go all the way
AAP · Jul 4, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023 Morning Mail: Call to ban consultancies’ political donations, Burney sets priorities for voice, ‘floating gold’ found Transparency advocates say firms such as PwC should be banned from making political donations; Linda Burney to set out priorities for an indigenous voice
The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2023 Next generation of Matilda's superstars on display Kanga Cup showcases Australia's best female soccer talent.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023 Matildas stalwarts say ‘best squad we’ve had yet’ will thrive at home World Cup Arsenal teammates Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley believe a squad stacked with players from top European clubs can achieve great things
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023 Weight lifted off Kyah Simon after Matildas forward wins World Cup fitness race Kyah Simon says winning a place in Tony Gustavsson’s final squad was a ‘massive relief’ after undergoing a gruelling recovery from an ACL injury