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.
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Don’t underestimate us, Patafta warns Roar’s ALM rivals
Brisbane Roar chairman and CEO Kaz Patafta and chief operations officer Zac Anderson offer a unique perspective in their new roles at the A-League club.
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.
Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will field a strong squad for Australia's Women's World Cup send-off match against France but heavy rotations are on the cards.
Matildas’ WWC rivals Ireland urged to ‘outbelieve’
Australia's first opponents in the Women's World Cup are relishing their role as underdogs and are confident they can make an impact at the tournament.
Postecoglou urges Matildas to seize WWC opportunity
Former Socceroos boss and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged the Matildas to "go hard" and "create history" in their home Women's World Cup tilt.
Matilda Micah pushes past concussion hell to reach WWC
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah battled with and through a six-month struggle with concussions that nearly ruined her Women's World Cup dream
Wubben-Moy excited about England’s World Cup potential
England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy says England are dreaming of capturing a maiden World Cup title, knowing they are yet to tap into their potential.
France clash the perfect World Cup tune-up for Matildas
The looming friendly match against France in Melbourne is the perfect tune-up for the Matildas' tilt at the Women's World Cup, forward Caitlin Foord says.
Socceroos to face All Whites in London for Ashes
The century-old soccer rivalry between Australia and New Zealand will continue later this year after it was announced a friendly will take place in London.
Postecoglou outlines vision for an attacking Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou, the first Australian manager to work in the Premier League, has spoken of his plans for Tottenham Hotspur - and they include Harry Kane.
Veteran Williams confident Matildas can handle Cup hype
Unprecedented crowds and pressure to perform in Australia will not distract from the Matildas' goal of winning a World Cup, goalkeeper Lydia Williams says.
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.
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.
Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC
FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Kyah Simon named in Matildas’ World Cup squad
The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.
Big injury gambles to define Matildas’ home WWC squad
The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.
Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak
The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.
Socceroo Aaron Mooy retires from football
Aaron Mooy has called time on his 13-year professional career, the Socceroos and Celtic midfielder announcing his immediate retirement from football.
Vine battles imposter syndrome to become key Matilda
Cortnee Vine's rapid rise has sometimes left her feeling she's masquerading as a Matilda, but the speedy winger is on a fast-track to a World Cup breakthrough.
Foord poised to step out of Kerr’s shadow at World Cup
Matildas attacker Caitlin Foord is thriving with club and country and looks primed to make the Women's World Cup on home soil all her own.
Matildas look to emulate England’s home heroics at WWC
A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels.
New Zealand allege racism, abandon Qatar friendly
The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.
Kyah Simon included in Matildas’ preliminary WWC squad
Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.
Haaland strike fails to wreck Scotland’s perfect record
Erling Haaland's first goal since May was not enough to prevent Scotland maintaining their 100 per cent start to qualifying for the 2024 European Championship.
Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing
The Socceroos have taken it up to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Beijing but still lost 2-0 in the rematch of their World Cup round-of-16 defeat.
Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing
The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.
New-look Roos won’t go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch
Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker.
World Cup glory on home soil ‘ultimate dream’: Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr is preparing to have the nation's expectations on her shoulders when the Matildas launch their quest for a maiden World Cup title on home soil.
Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo
Midfielder Keanu Baccus says the Socceroos are preparing for an intense run-out against Lionel Messi's Argentina in China, not a gentle friendly.
Midfielder O’Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot
Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable.