City stay top as McNamara returns in A-League Women
A-League Women leaders Melbourne City welcomed back Holly McNamara in their 4-2 win over Canberra while Brisbane beat Central Coast and Perth defeated Adelaide.
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Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier
With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.
Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win
A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.
Defender Prior looks like a key find for the Matildas
Centre-back Tash Prior impressed in her first start for the Matildas against Taiwan, capping her incredible fightback from a once career-threatening concussion.
Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance.
Matildas call-ups reinvigorating A-League Women stars
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has shown faith in A-League Women players and Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins hopes it will continue.
Melbourne City crush Roar in historic away ALM win
Melbourne City's Andreas Kuen and Yonatan Cohen starred in a 4-1 win over a dire Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.
Matildas coach wants aggressive, high-tempo end to 2024
The Matildas will finish their year against Taiwan in Geelong, and interim coach Tom Sermanni plans to again bring a high-tempo, aggressive approach.
Macarthur, Western United fight out 0-0 stalemate
Western United and Macarthur have each kept a clean sheet for the first time this A-League Men season following their 0-0 draw.
Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell
Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game.
Revitalised Matildas eye 2025 amid coach uncertainty
Interim coach Tom Sermanni is unsure whether he will still be in charge come the Matildas' next games in February - but he feels they've come back to life.
Matildas revelation Freier embracing rapid rise
Sharn Freier was nearby at a concert during Australia's dramatic penalty shootout win over France in 2023 but has emerged as a real prospect for the future.
Phoenix upset Roar, Western pile pain on Sydney in ALW
Wellington have upset Brisbane in the A-League Women, while Western United piled more pain on Sydney FC and Adelaide beat Newcastle.
Micah keeps heat on Arnold in Matildas goalie battle
A class display by Teagan Micah for the Matildas against Brazil was a warning shot to Mackenzie Arnold that the goalkeeping position is still hotly contested.
Matildas haven’t planned for the future well: Sermanni
A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.
Matildas preparing for different test against Taiwan
The Matildas will expect Taiwan to sit deep and be hard to break down in the first of their two international friendlies.
Lowry injury caps horror weekend for Matildas hopefuls
Sydney FC's Hana Lowry has become the latest player to suffer an injury only days after being called up to the Matildas for the first time.
A snapshot of round four of the A-League Women season
Wellington scored their first win of the season, Matildas hopefuls went down injured and Brisbane hammered Western Sydney at the A-League Women's Unite Round.
Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies
Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.
Fowler break the reality of football’s demands: Yallop
Mary Fowler is skipping the Matildas' upcoming friendlies to prioritise her physical and mental health and teammate Tameka Yallop supports the decision.
Matildas ready to test mettle against Brazil
Star forward Caitlin Foord is raring for an opportunity for the Matildas to test themselves against Brazil in Queensland.
Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane send-off
Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne will soak up every minute of her final international game in Brisbane when Australia takes on Brazil.
Brazil ready for their own Women’s World Cup
Brazil are entering a new era and are determined to find a winning formula ahead of hosting the Women's World Cup in 2027.
Matildas ready to lock horns with old foes Brazil
The Matildas will face familiar foes Brazil once again as they prepare to celebrate retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's last game in Brisbane.
Patience is a virtue for ALM strugglers Perth Glory
Despite being winless after five A-League Men games, Perth Glory coach David Zdrilic remains confident the results will come alongside their off-pitch rebuild.
Craig Foster among four added to FA Hall of Fame
Craig Foster has been recognised for his standout contribution to Australian football as one of four inductees into Football Australia's Hall of Fame.
Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne’s party
The Matildas have slumped to a fiery and physical 3-1 loss to Brazil in retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's final game in Brisbane.
Tears flow as Polks gets Matildas farewell in Brisbane
Matildas hero Clare Polkinghorne was given a Queensland-flavoured farewell full of emotion at Suncorp Stadium in a 3-1 loss to Brazil.
Matildas vow not to be pushed around after Brazil loss
The Matildas were frustrated and physically pushed around by Brazil in their 3-1 loss, and they don't want that to happen again.
Heatley, Freier give Matildas glimpse at bright future
Queenslanders have been bountiful in recent Matildas squads and young guns Winonah Heatley and Sharn Freier are two more to add to the list.
Matildas won’t be bullied again by Brazil: Sermanni
Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni has warned Brazil his side won't be ridden roughshod over again on Sunday, while identifying key areas for improvement.