Australian soccer
Refreshed Fowler back for Matildas’ USA tour after mental health break
She skipped the Matildas’ final fixtures of 2024 to recharge her batteries – now Mary Fowler is fit and firing again ahead of clashes with Japan, the USA, and Colombia later this month.
- Vince Rugari
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Sam Kerr could face time in jail. Here’s what you need to know
The Matildas captain has appeared in court for a four-day trial for the alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
- Frances Howe
‘One good dribble ... one good trick. It’s not enough’: Popovic demands more from World Cup chasing Socceroos
In his most expansive interview yet since becoming national team boss, Tony Popovic has delivered some home truths to those dreaming of pulling on the green and gold.
- Vince Rugari
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- Brisbane 2032 Olympics
The Olympics’ biggest spectator sport makes its Brisbane stadium pitch
Queensland is ill-equipped to host Olympic soccer, Football Queensland and Football Australia have warned in their review submission.
- Cameron Atfield
‘That’s what a captain is’: Socceroos coach praises Ryan as French move beckons
Maty Ryan is set to trade AS Roma for French club RC Lens in a bid to restore his position as the Socceroos’ first-choice goalkeeper ahead of a huge year of World Cup qualifiers.
- Vince Rugari
He coaches the best side in Europe. And he’s firming as top choice to lead Matildas
Former Arsenal and Juventus coach Joe Montemurro is now in charge of Olympique Lyonnais, the long-time standard-bearers in women’s soccer. Could he be the man Football Australia is after?
- Vince Rugari
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Luckless Souttar’s latest injury a killer blow to Socceroos’ World Cup hopes
Coach Tony Popovic will be without two nailed-on starters in defence for the remainder of Australia’s qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
- Vince Rugari
Blame-game culture holding Australian soccer back, says FA chairman
Speaking to this masthead to mark the end of his first year as FA chairman, Anter Isaac said he and his board are not satisfied with the lack of progress made by the sport.
- Vince Rugari
Three trips around the planet: Matildas’ heavy workloads revealed
Six Matildas stars travelled so far last season they could have gone around the planet three times each, according to a new report by the global players’ union.
- Vince Rugari
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How Saudi Arabia steamrolled Australia’s 2034 World Cup hopes
In the early hours of Thursday, Saudi Arabia were confirmed as hosts of the World Cup. Australia wanted to bid, but never stood a chance. The deck was stacked against them.
- Vince Rugari
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