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Babies
Sam Kerr announces she is to become a mother
The Matildas star took to social media on Monday night to share the news that her partner, Kristie Mewis, is pregnant.
- by Riley Walter
Latest
‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero Cortnee Vine to take a mental health break
Matildas star Cortnee Vine revealed she is taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental health, but she expects to return.
- by Roy Ward
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Australian soccer
‘One of the great goals’: Cooney-Cross stunner steers Matildas to upset win over Germany
Interim boss Tom Sermanni rated the Arsenal midfielder’s first goal in national colours as one of the best he’s seen across his various stints as Matildas coach.
- by Vince Rugari
The Matildas, Murakami and the inside scoop on Qantas: What’s new in books for November
There are plenty of eye-catching titles being published as we get deep into the Christmas book-buying season.
- by Jason Steger
Analysis
Australian soccer
The Mary Fowler mystery continues as Matildas turn over a new leaf
Australia’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland was half a step forward and half a step back, with Mary Fowler once again struggling to make an impact.
- by Vince Rugari
Why nobody is putting a date on Sam Kerr’s return from injury
The Matildas star won’t be there in the stands when Australia play their first game since their Paris Olympics disaster.
- by Vince Rugari
‘We want to get back in the top 10’: Matildas star says next coach needs answers
As a joint vice-captain, Ellie Carpenter has been in dialogue with Football Australia regarding the permanent successor to Tony Gustavsson.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
Human rights
Why Saudi oil may just meet its match in booming power of women’s football
FIFA’s primary concern has always been money, which means the fight for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights will come down to a battle between the financial might of the Gulf and the growing commercial value of the women’s game.
- by Emma Kemp
Caitlin Foord owes her international start to Tom Sermanni. Here’s why she’s glad to have him back
The warm, familiar presence of interim boss Sermanni is exactly what the national team needs, says the Matildas and Arsenal star.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Only scratched the surface’: Matildas veteran opens up about racism
Although some say sport has moved the needle against racism, Kyah Simon believes there is “no level that is acceptable”.
- by Cindy Yin
For years, Mackenzie Arnold was unaware of an impairment she’d had most of her life
It took a new relationship for the Matildas goalkeeper to discover the extent of her hearing loss.
- by Mackenzie Arnold
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