Australian soccer
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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- Saudi Arabia
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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- Matildas
Matildas mania is still going strong. But difficult times are ahead
The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Australia looks like the Matildas’ best and most realistic chance of winning a major trophy. And it could be their last one for a while.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas urge Kerr to be patient as team ends 2024 with 6-0 win; Interim boss Sermanni happy to remain
The Matildas were without all their WSL stars for their final friendly of this international window. It didn’t matter as they cruised to victory, blooding several young stars of the future along the way.
- Roy Ward
Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’
The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.
- Cameron Atfield
Matildas marvel at support as home sellout streak ends, Logarzo head knock scare in 3-1 win over Taiwan
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is in awe of the way Australian fans have made the Matildas one of Australia’s most loved teams while he has yet to rule out a battered Chloe Logarzo for Saturday’s clash with Taiwan in Geelong.
- Roy Ward
As it happened: Brazil go back-to-back with second victory over Matildas
The Matildas fell 2-1 to the South American champions in front of a sell-out crowd on the Gold Coast on Sunday night.
- Vince Rugari
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