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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Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad
By Ella Mcshane 20/6/25 Above: Alexia Apostolakis of Melbourne City has been called into her first senior squad. Photo: A-League. Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his inaugural squad that will face Slovenia and Panama, in a series of friendlies this upcoming international window. The extended squad features a host of debutants and participationContinue reading “Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad”
The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach
Above: Joe Montemurro while coaching the A-League All Stars in 2024 Impetus writers look at the reasons for optimism and concern following Joe Montemurro’s arrival as the Matildas coach. Why we’re optimistic: By Ella Mcshane In a widely anticipated move, Joe Montemurro has been announced as the next head coach of the CommBank Matildas. While theContinue reading “The pros and cons of Joe Montemurro as Matildas coach”
“I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach
By Alice de Koster-Kitto 2/6/25 Above: Joe Montemurro. Photo: Football Australia Football Australia has announced Joe Montemurro’s appointment as head coach of the Matildas, with his tenure looking to extend to at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics “To be given the opportunity to lead, I think probably one of the best brands in the world,Continue reading ““I’m here because of the love of the game”- Montemurro appointed as Matildas coach”
”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum
By Alyce Collett 27/5/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Football Australia It is another huge week for the Matildas as they get set to take on Argentina in a pair of matches over the next seven days. Speaking to the media in Melbourne this morning, veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond alluded to some of the differences greetingContinue reading “”We want to dominate games”- Van Egmond bullish about Matildas momentum”
Sermanni hails City duo Henry & Davidson
By Emma Burke 16/5/25 Above: Bryleeh Henry (right) after scoring against Chinese Taipei. Photo: Football Australia Matildas coach Tom Sermanni was full of praise for the in-form Leah Davidson and Bryleeh Henry at the Matildas squad announcement “The call up was definitely bittersweet,” said midfielder Leah Davidson when asked about her weekend. The Matilda alongsideContinue reading “Sermanni hails City duo Henry & Davidson”
Johnson and Gomez headline Matildas inclusions for latest squad
By Emma Burke 14/5/25 Above: Isabel Gomez in action for Central Coast Mariners A 23-player squad has been announced by Matildas Interim Head Coach Tom Sermanni ahead of the team’s two game series against Argentina, made up of long term Tillies and some new faces. “It’s a fairly mixed squad,” said Sermanni, “it’s a balanceContinue reading “Johnson and Gomez headline Matildas inclusions for latest squad”
Matildas begin the international window with a win
Australia 1-0 South Korea By Kieran Yap (4/4/25). Above: Emily Van Egmond celebrates the goal. Photo: Damien Briggs /Football Australia) An Emily van Egmond cross provided Australia with a 1-0 win against South Korea in Sydney. A physical game opened up in the second half, and van Egmond’s curling cross was turned into goal viaContinue reading “Matildas begin the international window with a win”
The Tillies are back in town: Emily van Egmond talks to the media.
By Kris Goman 1/4/25 Above: Emily Van Egmond. Photo: Kris Goman Impetus caught up with Emily van Egmond this morning at the Matildas first press conference. There were many questions about Sam Kerr’s return to the team and Van Egmond said, “I think she’s just really happy, honestly to be here. It’s been so long. She’s aContinue reading “The Tillies are back in town: Emily van Egmond talks to the media.”
Matildas improve but not enough
Australia 1-2 Colombia Above: Hayley Raso celebrates her goal. Photo: Football Australia Australia has ended the 2025 SheBelieves Cup winless, after going down to Colombia two goals to one in their final match of the tournament. Although it was a better performance from the Matildas and they looked more like the Matildas side of old,Continue reading “Matildas improve but not enough”
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