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Tameka Yallop of Australia celebrates a goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier.

SoccerVideoCommentsMatildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

A six-month hamstring injury kept Tameka Yallop out of Joe Montemurro's first games as Matildas coach but the Gold Coast local is eyeing a comeback.

Anna Harrington

Sam Kerr

SoccerMatildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

The Matildas coach and teammates have rallied behind Sam Kerr, dismissing criticism of her return as captain of the Matildas.

Glenn Moore

Sam Kerr is on the verge of representing Australia again after a long absence and has big plans. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SAM KERRSam Kerr’s close friend reveals truth behind two-year battle

‘It’s been a really hard time for her.’

Glenn Moore

Emily van Egmond and wife Kat have welcomed their first child into the world.

BABY JOYMatildas family grows as much-loved veteran becomes a mum

‘The princess is here’ and overjoyed teammates already ‘love her so much’.

Digital Staff

Sam Kerr has opened up on her lengthy injury recovery

SoccerCommentsPremium‘Will this will ever go away?’: Kerr opens up on injury hell

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has admitted she battled self-doubt during her marathon return from a torn ACL and wondered whether those negative feelings would ever dissipate.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr is on the verge of representing Australia again after a long absence and has big plans. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerCommentsKerr makes captaincy call ahead of Matildas return

Superstar striker Sam Kerr will make her long-awaited international return from injury against Wales and has made her feelings clear on the Matildas captaincy.

Anna Harrington

Sam Kerr is set to play her first game for the Matildas in nearly two years.

MATILDASVideoOne big question remains as Sam Kerr’s return confirmed

The superstar will play her first game for the Matildas in almost two years.

Ben Sutton

Sam Kerr is close to a national team return.

SoccerCommentsMatildas set for huge boost with Kerr return

Sam Kerr has not played for the Matildas since November 2023 - but that wait is close to an end.

Ben Smith

L’Oréal Paris, official Paris Fashion Week (PFW) partner, proudly hosted Mary Fowler’s much-anticipated and historic debut on the iconic Le Défilé runway at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.

Fashion weekCommentsSEE THE PICTURES: Mary Fowler makes stunning runway debut

Australian football star Mary Fowler has made history, stepping away from the pitch and onto the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week in a groundbreaking debut on the L’Oreal Paris runway.

Caitlin Vinci

Mary Fowler debuts as the first professional footballer and first L’Oréal Paris Brand Ambassador in Australia and New Zealand to walk the L’Oréal Paris Le Défilé runway at Paris Fashion Week at the famous Hôtel de Ville.

FashionVideoCommentsMatildas star Mary Fowler makes modelling debut for L’Oreal

he 22-year-old is the first professional footballer to appear on the runway at the Le Defile L’Oreal Paris show.

Sam Kerr’s parents, Roxanne and Roger Kerr in front of a 17-metre-long mural which was unveiled on Wellington Street.

SoccerCommentsKerr’s parents’ high hopes amid imminent return from injury

WA soccer superstar Sam Kerr’s parents have backed their daughter to return to her best form as the Matildas captain prepares to end her injury-enforced, 20-month absence.

Ben Smith

Matildas captain Steph Catley has been short-listed for the Ballon d’Or.

SoccerCommentsAussie captain short-listed for soccer's Ballon d'Or

Arsenal's Steph Catley has been rewarded for her continuing excellence for club and country as the lone Australian to be nominated in the Ballon d'Or awards.

Ian Chadband

Mary Fowler of the Matildas and Sam Kerr of the Matildas celebrate a goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match.

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The West Australian exclusive
SoccerCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Kerr, Fowler’s road to recovery vital for Women’s Asian Cup

Matildas great Sarah Walsh says a fit and firing Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler are vital ingredients not just for Australia’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup hopes, but a successful tournament.

Ben Smith

The Matildas have discovered their opponents for their 2026 Women’s Asian Cup opener in Perth.

SoccerCommentsPremiumDeja vu for Matildas as Perth gets Philippines opener

The Matildas’ opponents for their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener in Perth — and their fellow two teams in Group A — have been revealed, while another superpower will call WA home for the tournament.

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro after Tuesday’s win.

SoccerCommentsWhy worry? Matildas boss unfazed by Asian Cup countdown

The clock is ticking and the countdown to the Women’s Asian Cup has begun, but Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says the short run-in will not be an issue.

Ben Smith

Charlotte Grant of Australia celebrates a goal.

SoccerCommentsMatildas strike gold with late comeback victory

The Matildas’ WA sojourn has ended on a high as they came from behind before snatching a late winner to prevail 3-2 over Panama at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr in action during an Australia Matildas Training Session at HBF Park on July 7.

SoccerVideoCommentsKerr-ific news! Sam joins Matildas for training in Perth

Fremantle-born Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has stepped out to train with the squad in Perth for the first time during the national side’s four-game stint in Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro in unperturbed by his first loss in charge.

SoccerCommentsPremiumMontemurro urges Tillies to stay the course in final WA game

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro in unperturbed by his first loss in charge and has challenged his players to keep trusting the process ahead of Tuesday night’s rematch with Panama.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr Steps Out in Perth with Baby Jagger and fiancée Kristie Mewis.

SEE THE PICTURES CommentsPremiumSEE THE PICTURES: Sam Kerr spotted in Perth with baby Jagger

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has stepped out in Perth with fiancée Kristie Mews and new baby Jagger on Sunday. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS.

Samantha Rogers

The Matildas suffered a shock loss to Panama at Bunbury’s Hands Oval.

SoccerCommentsHats off to Panama, but Matildas not hitting panic button

Despite a shock 1-0 defeat to Panama at Bunbury’s Hands Oval on Saturday, the Matildas are not hitting the panic button, instead chalking up the result to their adaption under new coach Joe Montemurro.

Josh Kempton

Emma Duncan (6) and Londyn Carr (8) at the Matildas V Panama game at Hands Oval, Bunbury.

SoccerCommentsBunbury’s Matildas enthusasim not dampened by shock loss

More than 10,000 people turned out to see the Matildas suffer a shock loss to Panama in their first game in regional WA at Bunbury’s Hands Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Joe Montemurro says the Matildas must get used to high-intensity.

SoccerPremiumMontemurro says tired Tillies need to get used to the tempo

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has admitted he probably overworked players in training ahead of their 1-0 loss to Panama in Bunbury — but makes no apologies for it.

Ben Smith

The Matildas have been beaten in Bunbury.

SoccerCommentsPanamania in Bunbury as Tillies beaten in historic clash

Panama have inflicted a first defeat on Joe Montemurro’s Matildas, as Australia were downed 1-0 in their historic clash at Hands Oval in Bunbury.

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro cannot wait to get to Bunbury.

SoccerCommentsPremiumMontemurro urges Matildas to ‘put on a show’ in Bunbury

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has vowed his side will not take their foot off the pedal and promised a high-octane performance in the national team’s historic trip to Bunbury on Saturday.

Ben Smith