Australian soccer
Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to lead Perth Glory
Stajcic has set his sights on turning Perth Glory back into a powerhouse after being appointed coach of the embattled A-League Men side on a three-year deal.
- by Justin Chadwick
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Ball at her feet: Kerr on track for World Cup return
Sam Kerr didn’t do much in the 15 minutes of Thursday’s session that media could watch - but for the first time since her calf injury, she had a ball at her feet.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Fire in everyone’s eyes’: Catley declares Matildas ready for round of 16
After Canada coach Bev Priestman said she believed Australia can make the semi-finals, the Matildas’ acting captain spoke about how far the team had come.
- by Emma Kemp
‘We’ll win for you’: How Kerr’s stirring pre-match message inspired marvellous Matildas
Sam Kerr told her teammates before their stunning 4-0 victory over Canada to win without her, so she would have more time to recover from her calf injury - and that’s exactly what they did.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in win over Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Tony Gustavsson’s calm and disciplined side pulled a sensational 4-0 win over Olympic champions Canada. Who were the Matildas’ best performers?
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Resurgent Matildas top Group B with magnificent 4-0 victory over Canada
Australia have breathed new life into their World Cup campaign with an incredibly dominant win on Monday night, which set up a probable round of 16 clash with Denmark.
- by Vince Rugari
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I was never athletic. But joining a women’s soccer team has been a revelation
As an Orthodox rabbi and a busy mum, I was intrigued by these other women who ducked out of the house at night to run around after a ball.
- by Ellyse Borghi
Glory daze: No owner, no coach and now no Ryan Williams
The upheaval at Perth Glory goes on, with former Socceroos forward Ryan Williams and defender Jordan Elsey announcing their departures from the A-League Men club.
- by Justin Chadwick
Canada and Ireland to face off in crucial WWC clash in Perth
If Canada (one point) and Ireland (zero points) draw in Perth on Wednesday night, a win over Nigeria would also lock in top spot for the Matildas ahead of their third group game.
- by Anna Harrington
Reclusive Socceroos great spotted in Australian cricket team’s inner sanctum
Turns out that Stuart Dew did not make the most random cameo by an Aussie sporting figure in England during the Ashes. Former Socceroos captain Lucas Neill now has him beat - comfortably.
- by Vince Rugari
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Perth Glory
Tony Sage out as Perth Glory go into receivership
WA businessman Tony Sage’s ownership of Perth Glory has collapsed, with the A-League club put into voluntary receivership.
- by Michael Stamp and Gareth Parker