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 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…
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…
Sam Kerr powers Chelsea to top of Champions League group with 3-1 win over Häcken
Sam Kerr's Chelsea have returned to the top of of their Women's Champions League group thanks to a 3-1 away win against Swedish side Häcken.After…
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…
Sam Kerr misses out on Ballon d’Or Féminin, while Lionel Messi wins men’s award for eighth time
Australian Sam Kerr has finished second in the race for the title of the world's best women's football player, missing out on the top award…
Matildas v Iran live: Australia take early lead in first Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier in Perth
Well, I think a lot of us were expecting Australia to be a couple more goals up against Iran by half-time, but full credit to…
Loved the Matildas at the Women’s World Cup? Here are the leagues to follow them in next
Were you one of the millions of Australians who flooded living rooms and live sites to watch the Matildas charge all the way to the semifinals of…
Meta unveils celebrity AI chatbots featuring Matildas captain Sam Kerr, and smart glasses that live stream from your face
Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, smart streaming glasses and a refreshed mixed…
Ever wondered how the Matildas prepare for a match? Here are some of their pre-game rituals
Athletes are known for their superstitious pre-game quirks to reel in some luck.Whether that's being summoned by a prayer or a ritual, for some, it often…
How Matildas stars like Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler are ‘rewriting the possibilities’ for young footballers
From the pitch at soccer training in Melbourne's north-west, Keilor Park teammates Sian and Clea are buzzing with excitement about the Women's World Cup.Like many…
How the internet reacted to the Matildas’ 2-0 win over Denmark
The run continues! The Matildas dispatched Denmark 2-0 in their round of 16 match in Sydney, and the internet was in raptures watching on.Many Australian…
How the internet reacted to the Matildas’ loss to Nigeria at the Women’s World Cup
The Matildas seesawed from cheers to jeers as Nigeria came from behind to beat them 3-2 in Brisbane.Here's how the internet reacted.Losing Sam Kerr minutes…
Matildas play down panic over Sam Kerr’s injury after World Cup teammate’s slip of the tongue
Football Australia (FA) has denied Matildas captain Sam Kerr has torn her calf after Kyra Cooney-Cross inadvertently sent shock waves through a media conference when asked about…
The Matildas ground out a 1-0 win to start their home World Cup campaign, and the internet was in agony
Take the money and run.The Matildas ground out a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland to open their Women's World Cup campaign, and a…
Matildas forward Kyah Simon is ready to embrace her 2023 Women’s World Cup moment
Kyah Simon's Matildas career can be defined by a handful of big moments.In 2010, she scored the winning penalty against North Korea that handed Australia their first…