Irankunda wants Socceroos call-up;Matildas stars escape exhibition match unscathed
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Irankunda wants Socceroos call-up;Matildas stars escape exhibition match unscathed

The Bayern Munich-bound wunderkind won’t rule out a switch of international allegiances,while Matildas stars are ready for national camp next week.

  • byAnna Harrington andMarnie Vinall

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‘First for women’s football’:Gunners visit provides a platform for A-League

Matildas star Caitlin Foord and her Australian Arsenal teammates have a quick turnaround in Melbourne for an exhibition game that will help expose the A-Leagues to international scouts and audiences.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Sam Kerr finally ruled out of Olympics – five months after knee injury

Sam Kerr finally ruled out of Olympics – five months after knee injury

The Matildas had been bizarrely reluctant to speak definitively about her chances – until Tuesday,when coach Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for their upcoming friendlies against China.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike

Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike

The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone,but another dose is coming,with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.

  • byVince Rugari
Golden goals on Fashion Week day two as designers switch it up to chase customers

Golden goals on Fashion Week day two as designers switch it up to chase customers

On the second day of Australian Fashion Week,the Matildas’ favourite off-pitch brand stepped out of its comfort zone.

  • byMelissa Singer
Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted

Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted

If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady,it’s good enough for one of our own.

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‘I’ve sacrificed everything’:Lydia Williams to retire from Matildas

‘I’ve sacrificed everything’:Lydia Williams to retire from Matildas

After two decades,103 caps,five World Cups and six Asian Cups,the 35-year-old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the national team - after her third Olympics this year in Paris.

  • byEmma Kemp
‘They all want to play for the Matildas’:Inside soccer’s grassroots boom

‘They all want to play for the Matildas’:Inside soccer’s grassroots boom

Female participation in soccer is on the rise after the Matildas’ stunning run in last year’s Women’s World Cup,and benefits are flowing to the A-League Women.

  • byMarnie Vinall
Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney

Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney

Sydney is in the box seat to host the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after NSW was announced as one of three host states,while there was also a surprising omission.

  • byVince Rugari
‘We have to beg for permission’:Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas

‘We have to beg for permission’:Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas

While African talent is tearing up the A-League Men and reaching the Socceroos,only two women from the continent’s diaspora have represented the Matildas. A new tournament aims to address this discrepancy.

  • byVince Rugari
Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics

Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics

It is surely a good sign for Michelle Heyman’s hopes of going to Paris that she was chosen to model the Australian Olympic team’s opening ceremony uniforms – but she’s not jumping to conclusions.

  • byVince Rugari