Inside the makings of a Matildas legend,and the legacy she will leave

Inside the makings of a Matildas legend,and the legacy she will leave

There were signs nearly 30 years ago that suggested “this little flash of red hair hacking all these boys down” would become a Matildas icon.

  • byNick Wright

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Matildas coach should be Australian,says Roar women’s coach

Matildas coach should be Australian,says Roar women’s coach

A global hunt is under way,but calls have been issued for Football Australia to search closer to home for its next leader.

  • byNick Wright
‘Get back healthy’:Coach to call on Kerr before Matildas’ return to Brisbane

‘Get back healthy’:Coach to call on Kerr before Matildas’ return to Brisbane

Coach Tom Sermanni has revealed he will seek out Sam Kerr this week,who will be touch-and-go to return from injury in time for matches in Australia.

  • byNick Wright
Vince Rugari wants you to Ask Me Anything about soccer

Vince Rugari wants you to Ask Me Anything about soccer

Vince wants your questions about the world game - so send them in.

Why the Matildas are at a crossroads

Why the Matildas are at a crossroads

With a playing group in dire need of rejuvenation,it’s the right call by Football Australia to take its time with the appointment of a full-time successor to Tony Gustavsson.

  • byVince Rugari
Former coach Tom Sermanni back for third stint as Matildas boss

Former coach Tom Sermanni back for third stint as Matildas boss

Football Australia has turned back the clock,appointing the 70-year-old as interim coach while the search continues for Tony Gustavsson’s full-time replacement.

  • byVince Rugari
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‘We’re disappointed’:Arnold’s Socceroos tenure could hinge on China qualifier

‘We’re disappointed’:Arnold’s Socceroos tenure could hinge on China qualifier

Football Australia CEO James Johnson has thrown his full support behind Graham Arnold after the national team’s horror September window,but a do-or-die moment looms on the horizon.

  • byVince Rugari
She’s the oldest player in history. How this former Tillies captain does it at 44

She’s the oldest player in history. How this former Tillies captain does it at 44

At 44,Melissa Barbieri is a veteran of the game,an anomaly in a sport where the median age of retirement for professional female footballers is 26.

  • byLauren Ironmonger
‘I didn’t feel like a drug cheat’:Anti-doping ban forced Matildas star out of Olympics

‘I didn’t feel like a drug cheat’:Anti-doping ban forced Matildas star out of Olympics

Aivi Luik was not available for selection for Paris 2024 because of a three-month suspension relating to a pain-killing injection she was given two years ago by her former club in Italy.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas,Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years

Matildas,Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years

Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall.

  • byVince Rugari andCalum Jaspan
Premier hints at Matildas home clash;Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November

Premier hints at Matildas home clash;Socceroos to hit Melbourne in November

The Socceroos will host a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia in November and a Matildas home game could be in the pipeline as well.

  • byRoy Ward