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Van Egmond moves on from Matildas

Van Egmond moves on from Matildas

Matildas assistant and Young Matildas coach Gary van Egmond has been appointed as the head coach of the Young Socceroos. 27 Jun 2019
Laura Alleway reveals teary Matildas struggle

Laura Alleway reveals teary Matildas struggle

Laura Alleway didn't set foot on a World Cup pitch this month but her impact was as great as any other Matildas player in France. 25 Jun 2019
FFA review as Matildas exit reignites toxic coach row

FFA review as Matildas exit reignites toxic coach row

The FFA will commission an independent review of their handling of former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic sacking, and review of the team's World Cup performance. 24 Jun 2019
Heartbroken Matildas look to Olympics

Heartbroken Matildas look to Olympics

The Matildas camp disbanded within hours of their shattering World Cup loss on Sunday (AEST), but vowed to reunite and make good on their promise at next year's Olympic Games. 24 Jun 2019
Catley - The unsung hero

Catley - The unsung hero

A Matildas mainstay for some time Steph Catley is hardly an unknown name however she doesn’t often step into the spotlight. 24 Jun 2019
RANKED! The jerseys from the Final 16

RANKED! The jerseys from the Final 16

Even if you don’t like football it is easy to have an opinion on how each team looks. 24 Jun 2019
Early exit brings tough questions

Early exit brings tough questions

Ante Milicic and Sam Kerr's team - labelled as the Matildas' golden generation - failed to live up to expectations in France. 23 Jun 2019
WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

WWC Gallery: Matildas vs Norway

The Matildas fell to Norway in a penalty shootout in the Round of 16. Rachel Bach (@bythewhiteline) was there to capture the action. 23 Jun 2019
Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Australia coach Ante Milicic says he's distraught at not being able to help the Matildas realise their dream of lifting the World Cup. 23 Jun 2019
Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Australia's World Cup loss to Norway was full of contentious refereeing decisions and missed opportunities. 23 Jun 2019
Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

The Matildas are out of the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout 4-1 to Norway, their worst result at the tournament in 16 years. 23 Jun 2019
Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Watch! Norway shatter Matildas hearts

Australia started strongly but fell foul of the ref and VAR with calls going against them yet managed to hold Norway to 1-1 despite going down to 10...but were undone in the penalty shoot out. Check out the highlights now. 23 Jun 2019
Norway back for Matildas

Norway back for Matildas

Tameka Yallop was one of a clutch of Matildas at their first World Cup in 2011 when Australia denied Norway a place in the knockout rounds. 22 Jun 2019
Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway, the world No.12 side, have a plan to neutralise Matildas striker Sam Kerr and get themselves on the scoreboard in their World Cup clash. 22 Jun 2019
Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Ante Milicic says the Matildas won't be cowed out of their attacking game plan in their Round of 16 elimination clash with Norway at the Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2019
The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

Rookie Matilda fullback Karly Roestbakken's father might be Norwegian – but there is no doubt where his loyalties will lie on Sunday morning. 21 Jun 2019