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'Un-Australian' defending costs Matildas in Japan loss

The Matildas have slumped to a 4-0 loss to Japan, with big defensive errors proving costly in a horror SheBelieves Cup opener.

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Kerr captaincy discussion 'irrelevant' for Sermanni

Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.

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Matildas 'can't wait' for acquitted Kerr to be back

Matildas player Ellie Carpenter is throwing her arms around Sam Kerr as the Australian captain nears a return to full fitness.

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FA keep quiet on Kerr's Matildas future, captaincy

Football Australia boss James Johnson won't speculate on Sam Kerr's playing future but admits fans may be disappointed with the Matildas captain's court case.

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Matildas unveil Kerr timeframe as Fowler seals comeback

Mary Fowler has been recalled to the Matildas fold for the SheBelieves Cup by interim coach Tom Sermanni, who also provided an update on Sam Kerr's fitness.

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City teen Alexia Apostolakis looms as future Matilda

Teenage Melbourne City defender Alexia Apostolakis is making her mark in the A-League Women, hoping for a Matildas call-up alongside teammate Holly McNamara.

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Sam Kerr takes huge step on road to recovery from serious knee injury

Matildas captain joins Chelsea training camp in Portugal after being sidelined for a year due to ruptured ACL

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No rush for new Matildas coach: Football Australia boss

Bent on success at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup and 2027 World Cup, Football Australia are deliberately taking their time in searching for a new Matildas coach.

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Matildas revelation Freier embracing rapid rise

Sharn Freier was nearby at a concert during Australia's dramatic penalty shootout win over France in 2023 but has emerged as a real prospect for the future.

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Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival

A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics

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Revitalised Matildas eye 2025 amid coach uncertainty

Interim coach Tom Sermanni is unsure whether he will still be in charge come the Matildas' next games in February - but he feels they've come back to life.

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Matildas outclass Taiwan in thumping win to send off Clare Polkinghorne in style

Australia beat Taiwan 6-0 as retiring great signs off with victory in her 169th and final international in Geelong

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Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell

Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game.

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Matildas coach wants aggressive, high-tempo end to 2024

The Matildas will finish their year against Taiwan in Geelong, and interim coach Tom Sermanni plans to again bring a high-tempo, aggressive approach.

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Matildas call-ups reinvigorating A-League Women stars

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has shown faith in A-League Women players and Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins hopes it will continue.

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Polkinghorne to start in final Matildas game in Geelong

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has confirmed Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong for her final ever appearance.

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Defender Prior looks like a key find for the Matildas

Centre-back Tash Prior impressed in her first start for the Matildas against Taiwan, capping her incredible fightback from a once career-threatening concussion.

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Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win

A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.

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Matildas preparing for different test against Taiwan

The Matildas will expect Taiwan to sit deep and be hard to break down in the first of their two international friendlies.

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Matildas haven't planned for the future well: Sermanni

A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.

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Micah keeps heat on Arnold in Matildas goalie battle

A class display by Teagan Micah for the Matildas against Brazil was a warning shot to Mackenzie Arnold that the goalkeeping position is still hotly contested.

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Matildas get glimpse of what is possible with Brazil’s depth of emerging talent

The South Americans are ahead in their own period of rejuvenation and the past week can be used as a marker for Australia’s long-term journey

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Matildas in Catch-22 coach quandary ahead of Asian Cup

Doubt remains over when the next Matildas coach will be appointed as Hayley Raso says adapting to the next mentor's ideas will be key to tournament success.

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Matildas lose to Brazil after Catley pre-game drama

Brazil had too much attacking potency in a 2-1 win over the Matildas despite brilliant goalkeeping by Teagan Micah.

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Australia 1-2 Brazil: international women’s football friendly – as it happened

A brave Matildas outfit lost the second of their matches against Brazil after the Seleção scored two goals in 11 minutes to triumph 2-1 and sweep the series

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