Gunning for glory: The club act that kept Matildas in the game
It’s the left-hand connection described by Arsenal’s assistant coach as “telepathic”, and one from which Australia are very much benefiting.
- by Emma Kemp
Latest
World Cup could lead to European dreaming for Matildas defender Hunt
The 24-year-old Western Sydney Wanderers centre-back has already spent some time training with Women’s Super League side Everton this year.
- by Emma Kemp
Backs against the wall: The phrase fuelling the Matildas against the odds
The expression has been a motif long embedded in a national team that not only performs when under pressure but also thrives on it.
- by Emma Kemp
‘I’ve got work to do here’: Matildas hero Raso signals more magic to come
Real Madrid’s newest signing had her name in lights on Monday night, with a brace - her first World Cup goals - that set her country on its way to qualifying for the knockouts.
- by Emma Kemp
‘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
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
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
Gustavsson survives his Eminem moment as brave Matildas march on
A night that started with worry ended with wow for all involved, and supporting, Australia’s women’s team.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
Is Sam Kerr really match-fit? This and four other burning questions for the Matildas
We take a closer look at Australia’s must-win World Cup clash with Canada, and try to unpick fact from fiction when it comes to the fitness status of the Matildas’ superstar captain.
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
‘I want to be visible’: The trans World Cup star breaking down barriers
Canada midfielder Quinn, who faces the Matildas on Monday night, became the first non-binary athlete to win an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
- by Emma Kemp
A tale of two coaches: Mystery lingers over Kerr as Canada stars fit to play
The contrast before Monday’s do-or-die World Cup clash could barely have been starker as Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson and Canada counterpart Bev Priestman spoke in Melbourne.
- by Emma Kemp
Ell of a journey: From country kid to Matildas star living the dream at Lyon
As a youngster, Ellie Carpenter tried every sport on offer, but PeeWee motorbikes were not fast enough for the little sprinter, whose rise in football has been as fast as she is.
- by Emma Kemp