Fitness battle continues for key Matildas pair
In the absence of Matildas captain Steph Catley, emerging star Clare Wheeler has jumped at the chance for more game time.
In the absence of Matildas captain Steph Catley, emerging star Clare Wheeler has jumped at the chance for more game time.
The Matildas were far from their best in their final hit-out before the Olympics, but two key players have given Tony Gustavsson plenty to be encouraged by.
The Matildas have suffered another injury blow, as well as a loss, ahead of their Paris Olympic Games campaign.
Benching an emerging superstar is a huge call, but Mary Fowler is convinced it was the making of her as an elite footballer and a person.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been reluctant to reveal how Steph Catley suffered a lower leg injury that has her in danger of missing her side’s opening match at the Olympic Games.
Seven Matildas have been nominated for the PFA women’s player of the year award, but one superstar isn’t among them.
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah was flying – she had the No.1 spot on the national team and was an Olympics hero. Then she was concussed. This is how her life changed in that moment, and the struggle to return to the top.
Matildas star Hayley Raso wants to finish her career in the A-League, but not before achieving some other goals, including earning an Olympic Games medal.
The Matildas will take on Canada this weekend in an Olympic Games warm-up clash without one of their star defenders.
Just weeks after an emotional send off Matildas retiring goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been handed one last chance to add an Olympic medal to her trophy cabinet.
The Matildas will adopt an ‘underdog’ mentality in their bid to finish among the medals at the Paris Olympics.
A key Matilda is ready to shine at the Olympic Games after recovering from ankle surgery.
The Brisbane Heat will follow the trend of Australia’s biggest women’s sporting teams when it takes to the Gabba for a stand-alone WBBL match.
Talent and steely resolve have propelled Danielle Warburton from the Outback to the other side of the world: ‘It’s a long way from the Gundy Roos.’
The Socceroos have chosen a brand new location to begin the journey to try and qualify for a sixth straight FIFA World Cup.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will have a final chance to test his squad with a pre-Olympics clash locked in against Canada.
Having started her career in the A-League, WSL star Courtney Nevin hopes to show local players just how far they can go if the dream big.
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has revealed her new club after departing West Ham at the end of last season.
After facing challenges throughout her first season at Arsenal, Kyra Cooney-Cross opens up on what she’s learnt from fellow Matildas Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley and her Paris preparations.
Another cruel injury blow ruled Matildas Emily Gielnik out of the Olympics, but the striker has found another way to influence the next generation alongside teammate Chloe Logarzo.
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