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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup
Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success.
Bruce’s Blackpool, Burton bundled out of English FA Cup
Veteran English manager Steve Bruce has watched his third-tier Blackpool side suffer an FA Cup second-round elimination at home to former club Birmingham City.
Matildas lose to Brazil after Catley pre-game drama
Brazil had too much attacking potency in a 2-1 win over the Matildas despite brilliant goalkeeping by Teagan Micah.
Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Foord excellence drive
Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.
Roar end ALM losing streak, claim draw with Bulls
A-League Men battlers Brisbane Roar have claimed their first point of the season after a late Macarthur own goal leveled scores in their frenetic 4-4 draw.
Wanderers bounce back to beat Melbourne City in ALM
Melbourne City have missed out on a chance to climb to second on the A-League Men table after falling to a 2-0 defeat to Western Sydney on Saturday evening.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Cowardly’: WSW coach Stajcic backs Mata bench decision
Western Sydney coach Alen Stajcic has defended leaving high-profile signing Juan Mata on the bench, blasting criticism from Mata's player agent as "cowardly".
History lesson gives Roar hope of salvaging ALM season
Brisbane Roar have slumped to their fourth loss from as many games this A-League Men season, this time falling to Adelaide United in Unite Round.
Injury casts doubt on Gomez, Prior’s Matildas hopes
Central Coast's Isabel Gomez and Newcastle's Natasha Prior have suffered injuries in their A-League Women matches, only days after their first Matildas call-up.