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The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine

This should be a golden age for Australian soccer. After all, the big picture is good: the Matildas are waltzing, the Socceroos are well supported and Australia was just awarded hosting rights to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.

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'I want to be the best': Ellie Carpenter's Euro dream

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter is chasing a Champions League final to remember as she sets her sights on a third continental title with Lyon.

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Montemurro focused on All Stars, not Matildas hopes

Top Australian coach Joe Montemurro is adamant contending for the Matildas job isn't on his radar as he focuses on leading the A-League Women All Stars.

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Wanderers lock in ALW star striker Sophie Harding

Western Sydney star Sophie Harding will remain at the A-League club for another season, itching for a chance to make finals after missing out this year.

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Let’s Hope Sam Kerr Gets A ‘Chief Vibes Officer’ Job ‘Coz She’s Not Playing The Olympics

Football Australia has today confirmed that Sam Kerr and Amy Sayer will both be out of the Matildas squad for the Olympics.

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Sam Kerr certain to miss Paris Olympics after being omitted from Matildas squad for warm-up games

Any lingering hope of captain returning from injury has been extinguished after she was left out of the squad to face China

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Hunt returns for Matildas ahead of Paris Olympics

Clare Hunt is returning after injury for the Matildas but doubt still hovers over Katrina Gorry ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Sam Kerr trial over racially aggravated harassment charges set for 2025

Matildas and Chelsea forward denies the charges, that relate to night out with team-mates in January 2023

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Sam Kerr’s fight to clear her name of criminal charges set for 2025

Kerr’s court case on charges of racial harassment has been delayed until 2025 leaving the Matildas striker to stew on charges of alleged abuse of a police officer

The Guardian - AU

Australia wins right to host 2026 Women's Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation has ticked off on Australia's bid to host the 2026 Asian Cup.

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Man Utd sink Charli Grant's Spurs, lift Women's FA Cup

Matildas defender Charli Grant's Wembley dream has been shattered as Manchester United hammered her Tottenham side 4-0 to win the Women's FA Cup.

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Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay Ten’s legal costs; former AFL player dies at 29; and voice to parliament book wins award

Costs of failed defamation trial estimated to be between $8m and $10m

The Guardian - AU

Did the A-League Women manage to capitalise on the 2023 World Cup?

The competition latched on to the Matildas’ success but some feel that even more could have been done to move the game forward

The Guardian - UK

Senior cop, ex-Matilda among potential independent ACT candidates

The final candidates will be selected in coming weeks.

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Show us the money: Sydney FC stars urge ALW to invest

Matildas and Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine says the A-League Women has failed to take advantage of the runaway success of 2023's Women's World Cup.

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'She's got it all': City keen to keep teen star Galic

Resigned to eventually losing Daniela Galic to an overseas club, Melbourne City hope the teen will play another season as they seek grand final redemption.

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Sydney ALW star Vine unsure on club future

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine is contemplating her club future after more success with Sydney FC, as overseas clubs circle.

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Wanderers star Harding wins Julie Dolan Medal

Western Sydney striker Sophie Harding has edged out a handful of Matildas to claim the Julian Dolan Medal, the A-League Women's highest honour.

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Ruptured ACL rules Sayer out of Matildas' Olympic bid

Young gun Amy Sayer has joined the Matildas' mounting injury list, with the 22-year-old midfielder out of the Paris Olympics after rupturing her ACL.

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Man City Aussies Fowler, Kennedy home in on WSL crown

Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy have moved to within sight of the English title with Manchester City, after a major slip-up by champions Chelsea.

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Montemurro can make Matildas case with All Stars stint

A four-time trophy winner with Juventus, Australian coach Joe Montemurro will lead the A-League Women All Stars when they take on Arsenal.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne misses out on hosting Matildas as Women’s Asian Cup host states revealed

NSW, Queensland and Western Australia named as candidates while Victoria did not express interest for 2026 tournament

AAP

Lot of disrespect: Vine aims parking shot at Mariners

Cortnee Vine has taken a dig at the Central Coast Mariners, with the winger saying a lack of player parking at Gosford helped drive Sydney's semi-final success.

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FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

Queensland, NSW and WA have been announced by Football Australia as host states for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

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Matildas' Carpenter homes in on Champions League final

Aussie international Ellie Carpenter has taken a step closer to another Women's Champions League final as she earned an assist in Lyon's comeback win over PSG.

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