Slater: Kerr brings positive vibes as Matildas search for killer blow
The match against Korea Republic may be a ‘friendly’, but there is a lot riding on this match for the Matildas, as ROBBIE SLATER explains.
The match against Korea Republic may be a ‘friendly’, but there is a lot riding on this match for the Matildas, as ROBBIE SLATER explains.
The search continues for a permanent Matildas coach as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaches.
The Matildas have suffered a major blow heading into their two-match series against Korea, with two key players ruled out, and a third in significant doubt.
A legendary Socceroos player is in the mix to take the Matildas into a new era as the search for a new team leader ramps up.
A core group of Matildas players that have been part of the national team for several years need to take responsibility for the side’s current form.
Nathan Cleary made a mad dash in the US to see his partner, Mary Fowler, and threw his support behind the Matildas, hitting out at the ‘sad’ and ‘unnecessary’ criticism from Marty Sheargold.
Marty Sheargold’s controversial comments about women’s sport may have opened up an even bigger can of worms. HAVE YOUR SAY
Matildas legend Heather Garriock and Queensland Minister for Sport Tim Mander have slammed the comments from radio personality Marty Sheargold – and they did not miss.
Sydney has pulled off another sporting coup by being awarded the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with details of the 21-day festival locked in.
There are three glaring questions that need to be answered if the Matildas want to be challengers at the Asian Cup in 12 months time, and they need to move fast, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
The Matildas have lost a third successive match in a ‘massive wake-up call’ ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Australia weren’t expected to win the SheBelieves Cup – but their shallow showing suggested they are on a slippery slope down the rankings. Every Matilda rated from a disappointing tournament.
The Matildas miserable SheBelieves Cup hit a fresh low, with Colombia slamming home a pair of goals to consign the Australians to a trio of losses.
Four words used in the apology issued to Matildas players following radio host Marty Sheargold’s ugly comments have been torn to shreds.
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