How retired Matildas striker made Olympic return
Getty ImagesMichelle Heyman's return is being called one of Australian sport's greatest comebacksFive years ago, Australian striker Michelle Heyman retired from international football with a…
Matildas name Paris Olympic Games squad without injured Sam Kerr
The Matildas have named an 18-strong team for the Paris Olympics, including eight players heading to their third straight Games.Captain Steph Catley, vice-captains Emily van…
Live updates: Matildas face China in second friendly in Sydney
A few minutes before kickoff, the lights of the stadium have gone down as fireworks and flames light up the perimeter and a video celebrating…
Matildas turn attention to China after arduous travel and All Stars match
Wearied from a long English season and a trip home to Australia, Arsenal pair Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord will quickly turn their focus to…
Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams to retire from international football after Paris Olympics
In short: Matildas longest-serving player Lydia Williams has announced she will retire from international football after the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 35-year-old has made 103 appearances for the international…
Sydney FC claim fifth A-League Women championship after 1-0 defeat of premiers Melbourne City
The irrepressible Sydney FC have beaten Melbourne City 1-0 to claim a record fifth A-League Women championship, and their second in a row.Premiers City dominated…
A-League Women Semifinal Round-Up: Melbourne City flex their muscles as Mackenzie Hawkesby rescues Sydney FC
The second and final stage of the A-League Women's inaugural two-legged semi-final is now done and dusted.Regular-season Premiers Melbourne City cruised past a feisty Newcastle…
Victoria defends call not to bid to host Matildas matches for 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
In short: The ABC understands the Victorian government didn't make a pitch to host Matildas matches for the Asian Cup in 2026. States and territories were invited…
Live updates: Matildas face Mexico as injury crisis hampers Olympic preparations
The Matildas team that's expected to face Mexico this morning could look a little different from what we're used to. They're the latest in a…
Mary Fowler scores again for Manchester City in WSL as Matildas attacker plays full match
In short: Mary Fowler scored and registered an assist as Manchester City beat Brighton 4-1 in the WSL.Fowler has been gradually earning more minutes for…
Data shows lack of gender balance in Victorian sports news coverage
In short: More than 70 per cent of sports news coverage in Victoria was dedicated to men's sport.Twenty-seven per cent of all stories were written by…
Michelle Heyman has eyes on Paris Olympics following star turn for Matildas five years after retirement
In short: Michelle Heyman retired from international football five years ago but returned to the squad to fill-in for the injured Sam Kerr.The 35-year-old scored…
Matildas beat stubborn Uzbekistan 3-0 in first leg of Olympic qualifying play-off
Michelle Heyman has scored her first international goal in almost eight years to inspire a 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan and drag the Matildas one step…
Live updates: Matildas take on Uzbekistan in first leg of Olympic qualifying play-off in Tashkent
Katrina Gorry has been hustling through midfield, trying to combine with her wide teammates on both sides of the field to open up some angles…
What Michelle Heyman’s Matildas recall says about Australian football’s striker problem
When news broke in January that Matildas captain Sam Kerr had torn her ACL, keeping her on the sidelines of the sport for the better…
The Matildas shine and Australin cricket goes to another level — these were the ten most followed ABC Sport live blogs of 2023
It's not overstating things to say 2023 has been one intense year of sporting action.There have been multiple World Cups, an away Ashes series and…
Women’s World Cup survey uncovers problems with compensation, mental health, rest and recovery
A survey of 260 footballers who took part in the 2023 Women's World Cup has found that two-thirds were "not at their physical peak" when…
Caitlin Foord scores stunning goal as Arsenal stay in touch of Chelsea in the Women’s Super League
Caitlin Foord seems determined not to let her Matildas captain Sam Kerr too far out of her sights in the cross-London battle for the Women's…
Australian National Dictionary Centre’s 2023 Word of the Year inspired by our soccer stars — the Matildas
The Matildas captured hearts, minds, television screens and stadiums across the country when they played in the World Cup earlier this year, and it seems they have…
Steph Catley scores against Mary Fowler’s Manchester City as star Matildas shine in the Women’s Super League
In a battle of four Matildas in the Women's Super League, Steph Catley hammered home a terrific — and rare — goal to send Arsenal on…