Above: Joe Montemurro talks to the media. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/5/2026). Australia will host Mexico in a two game series in June, Football Australia announced Friday. The Matildas will kick off the series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on June 6 before travelling to Sydney for game two at CommBank StadiumContinue reading “Joe Montemurro expecting “tough” Mexico challenge”
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“We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines
Above: Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr speaking to the media. Credit: By The White Line via @Matildas on Instagram. By Ella McShane (28/2/26) Tomorrow night, the Matildas take on The Philippines at Perth Stadium for the opening match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Before the infamous West Australian sun goes down on whatContinue reading ““We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines”
Asian Cup Preview: Australia
Above: Australia lines up for a team photo. Image: Clare Wheeler’s Instagram. By Genevieve Henry (28/2/26). The hosts of the 2026 Asian Cup will be looking to reclaim their Asian crown on home soil in a tournament set to draw on the support of the Australian public. Competing in Group A with South Korea, theContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Australia”
Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro
Above: Sam Kerr and Joe Montemurro post-match. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/12/25). After beating New Zealand 2-0 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Matildas captain Sam Kerr and head coach Joe Montemurro addressed the media in their post-match press conference. Goals to Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso secured the win in what was aContinue reading “Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro”
Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again
Above: Joe Montemurro and Ellie Carpenter at Coopers Stadium. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (1/12/25). Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter and head coach Joe Montemurro talked to the press ahead of their second friendly match against New Zealand in the December international window. The match will take place Tuesday night at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.Continue reading “Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again”
Leaders outline expectations ahead of Trans Tasman test
Above: Joe Montemurro and Emily Van Egmond speaking to the media. Credit: Football Australia. By Ella McShane (28/11/25) With the Asian Cup fast approaching, the upcoming fixtures against New Zealand represent the Matildas final opportunity to impress, both as a team and as a collective, before the 23-player squad is announced for next March’s home soil tournament. Speaking toContinue reading “Leaders outline expectations ahead of Trans Tasman test”
“You don’t lose you learn”: Montemurro focused on development not defeat
By Isabelle Campbell 8/7/25 Above: Emily Gielnik against Panama Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Despite a 1-0 defeat to Panama in Bunbury, Matilda’s head coach Joe Montemurro remains composed and confident as his side prepares for the second match of the series at HBF Park in Perth. With four debutantes introduced off the bench inContinue reading ““You don’t lose you learn”: Montemurro focused on development not defeat”
Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success
by Ella McShane (4/7/25) Above: Matildas boss Joe Montemurro speaking to the media earlier today. Image: Football Australia. Having had just under a year since their last major tournament at the Olympics, the introduction of new tactics and players has highlighted the depth of the current Matildas squad. With the Asian Cup now on theContinue reading “Montemurro & Micah: Controlling the tempo key to Matildas success”
“It’s about doing the small things right” : Joe Montemurro and Amy Sayer Look Ahead to the Next Match
By Isabelle Campbell 28/06/2025 Above: Amy Sayer for Australia. Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Following their 3-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday night, the Matildas and head coach Joe Montemurro have set their sights on the second game in the series and on continuing to build a cohesive identity under the newly appointed boss. TheContinue reading ““It’s about doing the small things right” : Joe Montemurro and Amy Sayer Look Ahead to the Next Match”
“The Official Start of Our Build-Up for the Asian Cup”: The Montemurro Era Begins
By Isabelle Campbell 26/06/25 Above : Joe Montemurro and defender Ellie Carpenter were joined by Slovenia head coach Saša Kolman and midfielder Dominika Conc. Photo: Neil Bennett The Matildas are set to face Slovenia for the first time tonight at HBF Park, in the opening match of a two-game friendly series that also marks the debut of Joe Montemurro as headContinue reading ““The Official Start of Our Build-Up for the Asian Cup”: The Montemurro Era Begins”
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