football

Sam Kerr out to break World Cup duck

Sam Kerr out to break World Cup duck

Sam Kerr has smashed goalscoring records for club and country but she's yet to find the net for Australia at the World Cup. 3 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Matildas coach Ante Milicic says he won't be changing his World Cup plans or preparation despite a 3-0 thrashing by the Netherlands on Sunday. 2 Jun 2019
Pic special: Australia v Netherlands

Pic special: Australia v Netherlands

Catch up on the match action from the Matildas' cals with Netherlands overnight. 2 Jun 2019
Ruthless Dutch hand Matildas loss

Ruthless Dutch hand Matildas loss

A Shanice van de Sanden brace has helped the Netherlands claim a 3-0 win over the Matildas in their last friendly before the FIFA Women's World Cup. 2 Jun 2019
Indigenous Football’s new dawn

Indigenous Football’s new dawn

The co-founder of the Australian Indigenous Football Championships believes Aboriginal football is booming after the Indigenous men’s and women’s teams won Gold and Silver medals at the 2019 Arafura games in Darwin. 1 Jun 2019
Teen queen's Dutch football awakening

Teen queen's Dutch football awakening

Mary Fowler is eager to park discussions on where she'll play her club football after the World Cup to focus on the Matildas' campaign. 1 Jun 2019
Matildas face final test before France

Matildas face final test before France

A thumping atmosphere at Eindhoven's Philips Stadion is expected for The Matildas' friendly with the Netherlands on Sunday. 1 Jun 2019
Teammates join global movement Common goal

Teammates join global movement Common goal

Matildas World Cup-bound midfielder Aivi Luik has joined a global movement called Common Goal. 1 Jun 2019
Preview: Netherlands v Australia

Preview: Netherlands v Australia

It is the last friendly for both the Netherlands and Matildas before they do battle in the FIFA Women's World Cup. 1 Jun 2019
Milicic reacts to Heather Reid apology over Stajcic slurs

Milicic reacts to Heather Reid apology over Stajcic slurs

Football Federation Australia board member Heather Reid has apologised to Alen Stajcic for suggesting he was sacked as Matildas coach because of misconduct. 31 May 2019
Cup-bound Matildas ready for Dutch test

Cup-bound Matildas ready for Dutch test

The Matildas will be missing key midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight when they play their final World Cup warm-up match with the Netherlands. 31 May 2019
Netherlands v Matildas guide

Netherlands v Matildas guide

A look at the final friendly match for Ante Milicic's Matildas ahead of their World Cup campaign. 31 May 2019
Matildas new war cry

Matildas new war cry

As the nation rallies behind the Matildas, Nike has brought together Aussie artists Ninajirachi, KLP, Kota Banks and Nina Las Vegas to release an anthem dedicated to the team. 31 May 2019
FIFA snub Matildas legends for men

FIFA snub Matildas legends for men

FIFA have snubbed two Matildas icons for ambassadorial roles at the Women's World Cup, instead giving gigs as 'FIFA Legends' to two ex-Socceroos. 30 May 2019
Michelle Heyman: I'm retiring

Michelle Heyman: I'm retiring

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has quit the national team after a series of injuries took its toll and cost her a shot at a spot at France 2019. 30 May 2019
Ferguson-Cook: 'It feels like we've turned a corner...'

Ferguson-Cook: 'It feels like we've turned a corner...'

The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup could leave a lasting legacy on the game. 30 May 2019