February
Justified or double standard? Sam Kerr loses the culture war
A jury unanimously decided Kerr was not guilty of a racial offence. But the court of public opinion remains divided: is it racist to use “white” as an insult?
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racist slur
The jury was unanimous, but the judge said the soccer star’s behaviour “contributed significantly to the bringing of this allegation”.
Jury mulls Sam Kerr’s fate as her lawyer calls police ‘indefensible’
The defence argued to jurors that the Matildas captain’s “f---ing stupid and white” comment was a poor attempt to express a justified frustration.
Are Sam Kerr’s days as Matildas captain numbered?
There’s no denying some advertisers regard female sport as ‘brand safe’. Is it with Kerr leading a national team? Perhaps not.
Sam Kerr ‘spoke her truth’ to white police officer, fiancee says
US soccer star Kristie Mewis tried to explain Sam Kerr’s behaviour towards the officer, as more body cam footage of the Australian on that night is released.
Schoolyard racism and serial killings: Sam Kerr defends her outburst
The Perth-born soccer star, defending a charge that she racially harassed a London policeman, told the court why she had been “triggered” by him and a taxi driver.
‘Humiliated’ police officer denies engineering Kerr racial charge
The cop says he did not ignore the soccer star’s fears about her taxi driver and add to his own statement to get the accusation to stick.
‘F---ing stupid and white’: Sam Kerr in the dock
Bodycam footage of an emotional Matildas captain, shown in court, has captured the moment she allegedly racially harassed a police officer.
January
Matildas captain Sam Kerr back in London court
A jury trial awaits Australia’s biggest soccer star in early February, on a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
August 2024
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson exits after Olympic dream cut short
Tony Gustavsson informed the Matildas he would quit as coach after the 2-1 loss against the US, which ended their Olympic dreams.
Matildas’ dream over after gut-wrenching defeat
The Matildas lost 2-1 to the US in a match riddled with errors and yellow cards. It was the team’s second loss in a group stage, meaning they are now headed home.
July 2024
Losing Matildas suffer a nightmare start to the Games
World Cup semi-finalist Australia simply outclassed by powerhouse Germany in a 3-0 loss on a stifling, dispiriting night in the south of France.
Four properties, no shares: This Matilda has had a financial plan since 16
Ahead of competing in her third Olympics, Ellie Carpenter says she wants more female athletes to get money-smart to take advantage of the rising pay on offer.
Spy drone scandal rocks Olympic soccer as police detain Canada staffer
The women’s soccer tournament is in chaos after New Zealand reported a drone spying on their session, leading to the dismissal of two Canadian coaching staff.
June 2024
Gorry, Foord named in Matildas Olympics squad
Coach Tony Gustavsson named his 18-strong Matilda’s Olympic squad in Sydney on Tuesday. Injured Foord and Gorry are selected in the team.
March 2024
Why Sam Kerr’s legal troubles won’t derail the Matildas movement
This week on The Fin podcast, Zoe Samios on the Matildas’ Olympic campaign, the bankability of women’s sport and Sam Kerr’s legal troubles.
Kerr backed by Matildas star and Chelsea coach as ‘race slur’ revealed
The Matildas captain has the “full support” of the national squad and English team after new details emerged over her alleged clash with a police officer.
Football Australia, Matildas coach blindsided by Kerr criminal charge
Sam Kerr is to face trial accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. She was charged six weeks ago, but Football Australia was left in the dark.
February 2024
Matildas crush Uzbekistan 10-0 to cruise into Olympics
Michelle Heyman scored four times as Australia trounced Uzbekistan in the second leg of their Olympic qualifier, going through 13-0 on aggregate.
Australia’s favourite sports team is no longer male. Will the dollars follow?
Matildas merchandise already outsells the Socceroos’ by a factor of two to one. But in the big-money world of major sport, scoring goals doesn’t always move the dial.