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Matildas' Carpenter keen to face 'world class' Barcelona FC

Matildas' Carpenter keen to face 'world class' Barcelona FC

Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter cannot wait for her and her Lyon teammates to take on all-conquering Barcelona in the women's Champions League final. 4 May 2022
Matildas' defence doesn't worry Carpenter

Matildas' defence doesn't worry Carpenter

Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter is confident in Australia's defensive solidity as they prepare for their Asian Cup opener against Indonesia. 16 Jan 2022
Matildas Abroad: UEFA Champions League draw results

Matildas Abroad: UEFA Champions League draw results

Five Australians remain in the knock-out stages of the UEFA Women's Champions League. The draw to determine the quarter-final match-ups occurred on Monday, December 20, 2021. 21 Dec 2021
Chelsea and Kerr's shock Champions League exit, Arsenal pull through

Chelsea and Kerr's shock Champions League exit, Arsenal pull through

It was a difficult week for Chelsea FC, which included two positive COVID-19 cases and has concluded in their 2021-22 Champions League campaign being over. Elsewhere in the competition four other Matildas did progress to the knock out stage. 17 Dec 2021
Two Matildas stars cut as Riley and Wheeler called up

Two Matildas stars cut as Riley and Wheeler called up

The Matildas face the Republic of Ireland next week. Ahead of the clash two changes have been made to the playing squad. 15 Sep 2021
Six Aussies qualify for Champions League as two Matildas crash out

Six Aussies qualify for Champions League as two Matildas crash out

Australians can rejoice as they will have the chance of watching six players participate in the group stage of this year's UEFA Women's Champions League.  10 Sep 2021
Matildas stars face off for PFA awards

Matildas stars face off for PFA awards

Seven Australian players have been nominated for the PFA Women's Footballer of the Year and Women's Young Footballer of the Year. 22 Aug 2021
'Unpredictable': New Matildas squad proves 'difficult decisions' still to come

'Unpredictable': New Matildas squad proves 'difficult decisions' still to come

After conceding 10 goals across their first two games under Tony Gustavsson, the Matildas will have a more experienced squad for their next friendlies. 1 Jun 2021
'Magnifique' Matildas continue to win global recognition

'Magnifique' Matildas continue to win global recognition

Ellie Carpenter and Mary Fowler have continued to make history when they were both named to ESPN FC’s list of the best 21 female players under 21. 1 Jun 2021
'There will be some revenge' - Kerr, Carpenter on WCL collision course

'There will be some revenge' - Kerr, Carpenter on WCL collision course

Sam Kerr's Chelsea and Ellie Carpenter's Lyon have been kept apart in the Champions League draw, raising the prospect that the Matildas could meet in the final. 13 Mar 2021
Carpenter's Lyon equal WCL record

Carpenter's Lyon equal WCL record

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has been part of all-conquering Lyon's 29th consecutive unbeaten Champions League match as the champions beat Brondby 2-0. 5 Mar 2021
Why Each Matilda Nominated Can Win AFC Player Of The Year

Why Each Matilda Nominated Can Win AFC Player Of The Year

The fan voting has closed for AFC Women's Player Of The Year leaving only the expert panel to finalise who will be crowned the best player of 2020, three Australians have been nominated and each of them would be a deserving winner. 19 Jan 2021
'I'm improving every day...' - Euro moves a boost for Matildas

'I'm improving every day...' - Euro moves a boost for Matildas

Matildas young gun and Olympique Lyonnais defender Ellie Carpenter says Australia's top players are already reaping the benefits of switching to European teams. 24 Dec 2020
'He has such a winning mentality...' - Matildas ready for new era to begin

'He has such a winning mentality...' - Matildas ready for new era to begin

Matildas young gun Ellie Carpenter is raring to get stuck into life under new coach Tony Gustavsson when his tenure kicks off on January 1. 18 Dec 2020
Perfect start as Carpenter wins on Champions League debut

Perfect start as Carpenter wins on Champions League debut

Australian star Ellie Carpenter made a winning Champions League debut for Lyon at Juve while Sam Kerr was rested as Chelsea breezed to victory at Benfica. 10 Dec 2020
Matildas' Carpenter scores first Lyon goal

Matildas' Carpenter scores first Lyon goal

Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has scored her first goal for her French club while Hayley Raso helped Everton knock Sam Kerr's Chelsea out of the FA Cup. 28 Sep 2020