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After an ankle injury nearly derailed his lifelong dream, Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill has declared himself fully fit and ready for his first World Cup. The 27-year-old will finally step onto soccer's biggest stage when the Socceroos face Türkiye on June 14.
Australian soccer star Mary Fowler captured her first career winners' medal as Manchester City claimed the Women's FA Cup with a 4-0 victory at Wembley. The triumph caps a remarkable comeback season for Fowler, who returned from a long-term knee injury just three months earlier.
Cristian Volpato has switched his allegiance from Italy to Australia just days before the 2026 World Cup squad announcement. The young talent who once turned down the Socceroos is now coming home to represent his birth country on soccer's biggest stage.
A New Zealand team has won the A-League Men's championship for the first time in history, with Auckland FC defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a roaring home crowd. The expansion club claimed the title in just their second season, making one of the fastest rises to glory in Australian soccer history.
Australian soccer star Sam Kerr ended her legendary Chelsea career exactly how she started it—with a spectacular goal. The 32-year-old Matildas captain tied the club's all-time scoring record in an emotional final match that had fans renaming Stamford Bridge "Samford Bridge" for the day.
Melbourne's Federation Square will welcome soccer fans back for the 2026 World Cup after the state premier reversed a controversial ban. The decision means thousands can once again gather for free public viewings at one of Australia's most iconic celebration spots.
Australian soccer captain Sam Kerr became Chelsea's all-time leading scorer in England's Women's Super League, netting her 64th goal just months after returning from a career-threatening ACL injury. The emotional milestone helped secure Chelsea's spot in next season's Champions League.
Australian soccer stars Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr delivered brilliant performances this weekend, with Foord helping Arsenal secure a Champions League semi-final lead and Kerr becoming Chelsea's joint top scorer. The Matildas' stars are proving their world-class talent on European soccer's biggest stages.
Australian soccer star Mohamed Toure scored three second-half goals to lead Norwich to a comeback victory, his second hat-trick in just three months. The 22-year-old's red-hot form comes at the perfect time as he prepares to represent Australia at the World Cup.
Rising Australian soccer star Nestory Irankunda lit up the field with two goals in just five minutes, helping the Socceroos cruise to a 5-1 victory before the World Cup. The 20-year-old's electric performance shows how hard work and maturity are transforming raw talent into something special.
Australian soccer star Amy Sayer is celebrating the courage of Iran's women's team for competing in the Asian Cup while their homeland faces conflict. The teams share a hotel on Australia's Gold Coast ahead of their Thursday match.
Australian soccer star Sam Kerr netted her first goal on home soil in nearly three years, leading the Matildas to a 1-0 victory over the Philippines in the Women's Asian Cup opener. The comeback moment marks a turning point for Kerr after a challenging injury recovery since the 2023 World Cup.
Australian soccer captain Sam Kerr is back on the field after an 18-month battle with a knee injury that left her doubting herself. Now leading the Matildas at the Asian Cup, she's proving that comeback stories don't need to be perfect to be powerful.