By Alyce Collett (19/2/26) Above: Alex Chidiac is back in the Matildas’ squad after not being selected for a number of windows recently. Image: via A Leagues. The much anticipated Australian squad for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup has been revealed, with a good mix of experience and youth in the 26 player squad. On the one endContinue reading “Fan favourites both young and old make Matildas’ Asian Cup squad”
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”It’s something that we will be able to treasure forever”: Wheeler eyes Asian Cup success with 30 days to go
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 2/2/2026 Above: Clare Wheeler. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus With the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup just around the corner, pressure is rising for the Matildas for their second home tournament in just three years. Australia and Everton midfielder Clare Wheeler spoke to the media about just what it would meanContinue reading “”It’s something that we will be able to treasure forever”: Wheeler eyes Asian Cup success with 30 days to go”
Matildas brush past Football Ferns in Gosford freindly
Australia 5-0 New Zealand By Kieran Yap 28/11/25 Above: Kyra Cooney-Cross celebrates her stunning goal. Photo: Football Australia Five different goalscorers gave Australia a comprehensive victory against New Zealand as Joe Montemurro’s Asian Cup preparations began to hit stride. Amy Sayer and Hayley Raso set the tone with two first half goals, before Ellie Carpenter,Continue reading “Matildas brush past Football Ferns in Gosford freindly”
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”
Settled squad selected for Trans Tasman tussle
by Alyce Collett (17/11/25) Above: Tameeka Yallop is back in the Matildas’ squad for the first time since injury earlier this year. Photo: Kris Goman. The last Matildas’ squad for the 2025 calendar year has been named, with head coach Joe Montemurrio naming a squad of 24 to take on Trans Tasman rivals New Zealand in a twoContinue reading “Settled squad selected for Trans Tasman tussle”
Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia
England 3-0 Australia Above: The England side that lined up to face Australia. Photo: The Lionesses on X. By Ava-Marianne Elliott at Pride Park (28/10/25) The back-to-back European Champions claimed a dominant 3-0 victory at Derby County’s Pride Park after an early red card from Alanna Kennedy left Australia with ten players, but two second-halfContinue reading “Kennedy sees red as England triumph over ten-player Australia”
Steph Catley: “To win a major trophy with this team would mean absolutely everything to me.”
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 27/10/2025 Above: Steph Catley scores for Australia. Photo: Football Australia. Steph Catley spoke to the media following a 2-1 win against Cymru in Cardiff this past weekend, reflecting on her takeaways from the victory and her hopes for the Matildas’ upcoming clash against England this Wednesday. Catley was absent from theContinue reading “Steph Catley: “To win a major trophy with this team would mean absolutely everything to me.””
Foord finish gives Matildas win in Cardiff
By Kieran Yap 26/10/25 Above: Caitlin Foord and Courtney Nevin for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Australia have begun the latest international window with a 2-1 win over Cymru in Cardiff. Goals to Courtney Nevin and Caitlin Foord secured the victory despite a classy second half finish from Mared Griffiths. Joe Montemurro had an almost fullContinue reading “Foord finish gives Matildas win in Cardiff”
Sam Kerr ready to lead again
Above: Sam Kerr arriving to Cardiff. Photo: via Commbank Matildas By Callum Logie (25/10/2025) Sam Kerr has announced her intention to return to a leadership role for the Matildas upon her return to the squad after nearly two years out from an ACL injury. Speaking to the press in Cardiff ahead of the Matilda’s upcomingContinue reading “Sam Kerr ready to lead again”
Raso revels in reaching monumental milestone
Above: Hayley Raso working hard in training. Photo: via Football Australia. By Isabelle Campbell (23/10/2025) Hayley Raso is preparing to reach a monumental milestone in her career – her 100th appearance for the Matildas in their upcoming match against Wales on Saturday. This milestone represents years of dedication, hard work, and resilience, and it holds a specialContinue reading “Raso revels in reaching monumental milestone”
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