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Sam Kerr nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year

Sam Kerr nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year

Matildas forward Sam Kerr has been named on the Top 10 shortlist for the FIFA Best Women’s Player 2017 award. 17 Aug 2017
Coach's Corner: Alen Stajcic discusses Tournament of Nations

Coach's Corner: Alen Stajcic discusses Tournament of Nations

Against two of the top six nations in the world, Australia has so far recorded not only two positive results but also put in two positive performances for very different reasons. 3 Aug 2017
Australia defeat Japan 4-2 in Game 2

Australia defeat Japan 4-2 in Game 2

Australia claimed their second win at the Tournament of Nations with a convincing 4-2 win over Japan in San Diego, California. 31 Jul 2017
5 things learned: United States v Australia

5 things learned: United States v Australia

Former Matildas players always believed they could beat the United States (and they had gone close) but after 27 matches without a win, it was time. 29 Jul 2017
Australia claim historic 1-0 win over the United States

Australia claim historic 1-0 win over the United States

Australia have defeated reigning world champions the United States for the first time in Seattle, Washington. 28 Jul 2017
Tournament of Nations: USA v Australia Preview

Tournament of Nations: USA v Australia Preview

Australia returns to international action in the Tournament of Nations against three top 10 nations United States, Japan and Brazil. 27 Jul 2017
Tournament of Nations to air on Fox Sports

Tournament of Nations to air on Fox Sports

Fox Sports looks to have cemented itself as the main broadcaster for women's football in Australia with its scheduled live broadcasts of the 2017 Tournament of Nations. 21 Jul 2017
Matildas squad announced for Tournament of Nations

Matildas squad announced for Tournament of Nations

Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic has named a 21 player squad for next week’s Tournament of Nations in the United States. 17 Jul 2017
The 15-year-old that can 'hurt you'

The 15-year-old that can 'hurt you'

Fifteen-year-old Kyra Cooney-Cross could potentially be one of the Matildas’ future stars as she currently trains with 17 other Australians in the AIS in Canberra from 11-14 July. 13 Jul 2017
Australian based players converge for Matildas camp

Australian based players converge for Matildas camp

Ahead of the Tournament of Nations to be held later this month, Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic has called up 18 Australian based players for a 4 day camp at the Australian Institute of Sport. 12 Jul 2017
USA claim comeback 2-1 win over Young Matildas

USA claim comeback 2-1 win over Young Matildas

Australia have been defeated 2-1 by the United States in their second match of the international friendlies at the Australian Institute of Sport. 10 Jul 2017
Matildas to host Brazil in two match international series

Matildas to host Brazil in two match international series

For the second time in three years, Australia will host the Brazilian Women's National Football Team in an international series in September 2017. 5 Jul 2017
Young Matildas squad selected for USA and Canada internationals

Young Matildas squad selected for USA and Canada internationals

Preparations for the 2017 AFC U19 Women's Championships will ramp up for the Young Matildas this month as they take on the United States and Canada at the AIS from 6-12 July 2017.. 3 Jul 2017
Young Matildas to host United States and Canada in July

Young Matildas to host United States and Canada in July

Australia will host a three nations U20s tournament featuring the USA and Canada in Canberra next week, 23 Jun 2017
Raso's Revival Continues

Raso's Revival Continues

The past FIFA window meant a break for many players from their club duties.  However, for Hayley Raso and Portland Thorns players without national team matches, it was business as usual.   20 Jun 2017
Van Egmond: "I wanted to challenge myself against the world's best"

Van Egmond: "I wanted to challenge myself against the world's best"

"It isn't the best weather to return to," was the dry lament from Emily van Egmond as she enjoyed a coffee at her local haunt in Newcastle, Australia – 162 kilometres (101 miles) north-northeast of Sydney. 9 Jun 2017