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I Got In A Matildas Google Trance & Found A Bunch Of Backstories That Make Them Even More Badass

These are all the very best Matildas backstories that make them even more badass than I originally thought.

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Who has scored the most goals for Australia in the Women’s World Cup and what important job does Hayley Raso’s nan do?

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Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

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Matildas debutants backed to make step up at their first Women’s World Cup

A group of seven Australia players named in Tony Gustavsson’s squad are hopeful of appearing at the game’s highest level

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Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup

Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.

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Tony Gustavsson takes gamble on Kyah Simon in Matildas’ Women’s World Cup squad

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has opted to roll the dice by selecting several players under injury clouds, including Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy

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Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.

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Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak

The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.

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How the Matildas' Cup of Nations win over Spain was built on connection, community, and shoes

From tactical formations and player combinations to milestone achievements and Pride jerseys, Australia's performance against Spain shows a team all about connection.

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Australian women upset powerhouse Spain in World Cup warm-up

Sydney (AFP) - A Sam Kerr-led Australia beat powerhouse Spain 3-2 on Sunday in a big confidence boost ahead of the women's World Cup on home soil this year, stretching their unbeaten streak to six games.

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Matildas survive Spain comeback in Cup of Nations win

Australia have shown off their World Cup credentials with a 3-2 win over Spain after goals from Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord.

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Matildas' Cup of Nations win over Czechia showed the virtue of patience as they learn to embrace the grind

Australia's opening Cup of Nations match epitomised the ugly work of the past two years under Tony Gustavsson, and the benefits of trusting it.

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Australia, Spain win as women's World Cup preparations heat up

Gosford (Australia) (AFP) - Manchester City striker Hayley Raso scored twice as Australia beat the Czech Republic 4-0 Thursday to bank a fifth consecutive win as they ramp up preparations for the women's World Cup on home soil this year.

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Hayley Raso at the double as Matildas overcome sluggish start at Cup of Nations

Australia burst into life in the second half at Central Coast Stadium to run out comfortable winners in their opening game of the mini-tournament

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Matildas thrash Czechia 4-0 in Cup of Nations win

Hayley Raso grabbed a double as the Matildas beat Czechia 4-0 in Gosford to get their Cup of Nations campaign up and running.

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Saudi sponsorship issue dodged as Matildas squad named

The upcoming Cup of Nations will be the Matildas' test run for the World Cup, with Visit Saudi's sponsorship of the tournament looming as a hot topic.

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Eureka moment ignites Roar's Rankin in ALW

Brisbane Roar's Jamilla Rankin is one of the best centre-backs in the ALW and being mentored by a Matildas great helped her stunning rise to national honours.

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Kellond-Knight returns to Matildas squad

Matildas veteran Elise Kellond-Knight will return from more than two-and-a-half years of injury woes for friendlies against Sweden and Thailand.

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Cortnee Vine and Caitlin Foord shine as Australia brush aside South Africa

Australia eased to a 4-1 friendly win against South Africa, with Cortnee Vine striking twice and Caitlin Foord and Clare Polkinghorn also scoring

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Matildas get back to winning ways against South Africa in London despite conceding late goal

Australia ends a four-match barren run with a handsome victory over African champions South Africa in London.

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Sloppy Matildas made to pay in Canada loss

Canada have defeated Australia 2-1 as the Matildas' search for results under Tony Gustavsson continues.

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Matildas star fires World Cup warning

As the Matildas prepare to play Canada in Brisbane, veteran defender Clare Polkinghorne says the current side has the potential to set new benchmarks.

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The Matildas' 7-0 loss to Spain in first European friendly asked more questions than it answered

After a stoic first half, the Matildas’ 45-minute collapse shows Australia still has some questions to answer before matching it with the best in the world.

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