Matildas drop ‘keeper hint as star firms for return
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.
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Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win
A Mary Fowler goal and an Alanna Kennedy brace have set the Matildas on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over Iran.
Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month
Silverware hopefuls Sydney FC have lost star winger Joe Lolley for at least a month ahead of a run of key A-League Men fixtures.
Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing
South Korea have made light work of the Philippines in a 3-0 Asian Cup ahead of their group-defining clash with Australia.
‘Players are hostages’: Iran’s women backflip on anthem
Iranian Australians have thrown their support behind the Iran women's football team with one claiming the players would "get rid" of their hijabs if they could.
Kerr’s big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought
Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.
‘Traitors’: Iran state TV slams football team’s silence
Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.
Reborn Matildas warrior chasing ‘fairytale ending’
With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up.
Fowler door opens amid Matildas star’s concussion fate
Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.
‘Silencing mechanism’: ex-Matildas slam new FA platform
Relations between ex-Matildas and Football Australia have soured further on the eve of the Women's Asian Cup over the introduction of a new ticketing platform.
Minimal preparation doesn’t faze Matildas goalkeeper
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.
Socceroos striker struck down in pre-World Cup scare
In-form Australian striker Mohamed Toure has suffered an injury during Norwich City's Championship win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Roma defender set to become Matildas ace at Asian Cup
Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is ready to use lessons learned from her painful Olympics snub when she lines up in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup..
Refreshed Fowler ready to unleash on her unfrozen knees
There were fears Mary Fowler would miss the Women's Asian Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in April, but the 23-year-old is fit and ready to fire.
Matildas sweat after goalkeeper’s early exit
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.
Red-hot Auckland leave Melbourne City’s season on rocks
Auckland FC whiz Jesse Randall has been supreme in a 3-0 win over Melbourne City that keeps the Kiwis in the hunt to defend last season's ALM premiership.
There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey
Sam Kerr has been in good goal-scoring touch for English powerhouse Chelsea but the superstar's attacking mojo levels still have some way to go.
Injuries cruel Roar’s finals hopes in draw with Perth
Brisbane lost strikers Chris Long and Nick D'Agostino to injury in a 1-all draw with Perth Glory that did neither side's finals chances any good.
Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener
Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.
Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies
Connor Metcalfe is back playing for Bundesliga team FC St. Pauli in a rare bit of good news on the injury front for Socceroos boss Tony Popovic.
Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home
Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sports bosses ‘closely monitoring’ Middle East conflict
Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
“We move on”: Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win
The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.
‘Monkey off my back’: Kerr rejoices after drought ends
Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.
Reds celebrate ‘complete performance’ with Glory rout
Adelaide United's belting of Perth was hailed as a complete performance by coach Airton Andrioli after the Reds easily dispatched the Glory 4-0.
Fresh Matildas blow as star pulls out of Asian Cup
Teagan Micah's unfortunate run with concussion has forced the goalkeeper to pull out of Australia's Women's Asian Cup squad.
Canberra go second in ALW as Aulicino, Heyman star
Canberra United asserted their ALW premiership credentials with a 3-0 win over Western Sydney, as Perth Glory went fifth with a comeback 3-2 win over Newcastle.
Quintal’s quality helps Sydney sneak past Roar
Sydney FC have teenager Tiago Quintal to thank after he helped steer them to a 1-0 A-League Men win over Brisbane Roar.
Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win
Juan Mata has scored a brace, including one of the great A-League Men goals, to lead Melbourne Victory to a masterful 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City.
Spoon looms after rudderless Wanderers fall to Mariners
A late goal from James Donachie has given the Central Coast Mariners a 3-2 A-League Men win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Adelaide up to third after 2-0 ALW win over Brisbane
Defender Emily Hodgson and Ella Tonkin got on the scoresheet to lift Adelaide to a deserved 2-0 away win over Brisbane.