Inside story: Why Panthers allowed Cleary-Fowler US reunion
Just days before their Las Vegas clash, Ivan Cleary let his son Nathan jump on a plan to catch up with partner Mary Fowler, after the Panthers star halfback made a pledge to his father.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Matildas issue no one is talking about
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.
Cleary breaks camp for Fowler rendezvous, slams ‘sad’ Matildas criticism
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.
Slater: Three glaring questions facing the Matildas
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.
Matildas want coaching ‘surety’ from Football Australia
The Matildas have lost a third successive match in a ‘massive wake-up call’ ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Ratings: Who flopped hardest in Matildas’ disaster tournament
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.
Embarrassing defeat ends Matildas’ nightmare 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.
Triple M sacks Marty Sheargold after Matildas furore
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.
‘Unnecessary’ comments won’t faze Matildas
The Matildas aren’t being distracted from their task of beating Colombia despite “over the edge” comments made by a leading radio presenter.
Ugly Matildas radio slur appeals to ‘worst kind of women-haters’
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’.
The ugly truth behind ‘appalling’ misogynistic Matildas rant
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.
‘Back to her best’: Why Kerr won’t miss a beat when she returns
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
Kerr backed to return to her best
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
Heyman heroics can’t save Matildas in cruel USA defeat
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.
Honesty session readies Matildas for US clash
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.
Western United skipper chasing Socceroos berth
One of the A-League’s in-form left-backs isn’t ready to give up on his dream being selected for the Socceroos.
Matildas’ drubbing means hard questions need to be asked
No coach, no shots and no hope. Why can’t the Matildas get their act together on the world stage?
‘Un-Australian’: Matildas’ ‘huge wake-up call’
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni hasn’t held back in his criticism of Australia’s poor effort against Japan.
No coach, no shots on target: ‘UnAustralian’ Matildas slammed
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.
‘Beyond less than acceptable’: Matildas embarrassed by Japan
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.
Matildas thrashed in sorry display
A disappointing Matildas outfit has been totally outclassed by a slick Japan in Houston in worrying signs ahead of the Asian Cup.
Shock change to Matildas, Socceroos kits
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.
Kerr’s parents break silence on racism case
Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after the Matilda’s skipper was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment in a UK court.
Kerr’s parents break silence on racism case
Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after the Matilda’s skipper was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment in a UK court.
Coach calls Kerr captaincy call ‘irrelevant’
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has played down the importance of whether Sam Kerr should wear the captain’s armband.
Kerr ‘irrelevant’ as Matildas coach moves on
The Matildas have moved on from Sam Kerr and her legal saga, with coach Tom Sermanni hitting out after being peppered with questions on the missing star ahead of the SheBelieves Cup.
Next Matildas coach must understand ‘Aussie’ way
An emerging Matildas star would like the team’s next permanent coach to have some key characteristics.
Matildas in dark as crisis talks fail to heal pay dispute
Drama continues to follow the Matildas with vice-captain Ellie Carpenter confirming they were still in the dark over how much they would be paid for this international window.
‘Hope she’s OK’: Matildas move on without Kerr
There’s still no clarity on whether Sam Kerr will remain Matildas captain and her deputy has responded to the findings of her high-profile court case.
Socceroo set to miss qualifiers
The Socceroos seem likely to be without one of their brightest young talents for next month’s games against Indonesia and China.
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