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.
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.
Comedian and radio presenter Marty Sheargold has agreed to ‘part ways’ with Triple M after a furore followed his disparaging comments on the Matildas and women’s sport.
The Matildas aren’t being distracted from their task of beating Colombia despite “over the edge” comments made by a leading radio presenter.
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit back at ‘outrageous, unnecessary’ comments from radio star Marty Sheargold, suggesting that the comedian’s comments ‘crossed the line’.
Radio host Marty Sheargold may have apologised for appalling comments about the Matildas and women’s sport. But there is no fine line between comedy and disrespectful comments like this, writes Erin Smith.
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
Australia’s SheBelieves Cup campaign is in tatters following a defeat to Team USA. But this was no thrashing. And, thanks to a late Michell Heyman goal, almost became something special.
A players-only honesty session in the wake of their humiliating 4-0 loss to Japan has the Matildas primed for their key SheBelieves Cup clash against the US in Glendale, Arizona on Monday.
One of the A-League’s in-form left-backs isn’t ready to give up on his dream being selected for the Socceroos.
No coach, no shots and no hope. Why can’t the Matildas get their act together on the world stage?
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni hasn’t held back in his criticism of Australia’s poor effort against Japan.
Alarm bells are ringing for the Matildas after their embarrassing display against Japan. Is the coaching uncertainty to blame or are there deeper issues? Here’s what we learned from the 4-0 defeat.
The Matildas have crashed to their worst loss against fierce Asian rival Japan, failing to have a shot on target in a horror start to the SheBelieves Cup.
A disappointing Matildas outfit has been totally outclassed by a slick Japan in Houston in worrying signs ahead of the Asian Cup.
A move to reinterpret the long tradition of national teams wearing green and gold uniforms has landed with two bold new kits for the Matildas and Socceroos.
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