Mary Fowler is adamant a lack of game time for Manchester City won’t affect her preparations for the Olympics, in which her form could determine whether Australia wins a maiden football medal.
As Matildas star Sam Kerr dominates headlines, MARCO MONTEVERDE and ROBBIE SLATER debate whether or not she is bigger than the game, and have their say on active support.
Until now, Sam Kerr has been primarily known for her exceptional deeds on the football field. The controversy of the last week has put her in a spotlight that some members of her extended family know well.
Football Australia chief executive officer James Johnson has called for the “legal process” to be “respected” as the fallout continues over Matildas star Sam Kerr.
Matildas’ teen prodigy Mary Fowler is set to take her game to the next level, after signing with one of world football’s biggest clubs.
Thrashed by Spain just a few days earlier, the Matildas produced a better performance to draw with Portugal.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson faces the tough task of lifting his weakened and embarrassed team for Wednesday morning’s match against Portugal.
Australian football fans were questioning what the Matildas were doing as they took a bizarre approach during a “harrowing” loss to Spain.
Having debuted for the Matildas as a teenager 17 years ago, Lydia Williams is set to reach a special milestone for the national team.
With a host of stars missing, Emily Gielnik with a greater chance to impress Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson in matches against Spain and Portugal.
She was set for a well-earned holiday at home with her family, but Amy Sayer has instead been given another chance with the Matildas.
A chance to travel, play beside a best mate and potentially suit up for Australia – it’s all on the table for a youngster who nearly quit her sport just a few years ago. NEW MATILDAS SQUAD
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has rested a host of top-liners, including captain Sam Kerr, from this month’s friendly matches against Spain and Portugal.
Lisa De Vanna should be lauded for her courage, for the legend has paid a very deep personal price in being the lead voice in this investigation into the Matildas’s culture.
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