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Australia's beloved women's soccer team is heading back to regional Victoria for a major international showdown. The December clash will give fans their only chance to see the Matildas play in Victoria this year.
Australia's women's soccer team is following the men's playbook by giving young players a shot at greatness before next year's World Cup. Two upcoming matches against Colombia will help the next generation shine.
Australian soccer hero Caitlin Foord marked her 150th international appearance with a goal as the Matildas defeated Mexico 3-1 in a thrilling comeback victory. The win showed the team's resilience and attacking prowess just months before the World Cup.
Holly McNamara scored twice in three minutes to power Melbourne City to a 3-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix, claiming their fifth A-League Women's championship. The 23-year-old Matildas striker and golden boot winner delivered a masterclass performance that sealed the premiership-championship double in front of 7,174 home fans.
Australia's women's soccer team claimed the FIFA Series trophy with a 2-0 victory over Kenya in Nairobi, marking another milestone for captain Sam Kerr. The win caps off a groundbreaking tour that showcased both Australia's strength and the rising competitiveness of women's soccer worldwide.
Australia's Matildas and Japan's women's soccer team just made history off the field, joining forces to demand equal prize money after their record-breaking Asian Cup. The tournament drew 355,528 fans but offered just $2.62 million in prizes compared to $21.54 million for the men.
Just eight days after Australia's heartbreaking Asian Cup final defeat, Sam Kerr bounced back with a stunning goal to lead Chelsea to a crucial 4-3 victory. The win keeps the Blues in the hunt for Champions League qualification with three matches remaining.
Despite a narrow 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup final, Australia's women's soccer team showed their best football in years. Coach Joe Montemurro believes the team's golden age is just beginning, not ending.
Kaitlyn Torpey wasn't even starting for Australia's women's soccer team a week ago. Now she's playing a key role in tonight's Asian Cup final against Japan, thanks to relentless work and a goldfish memory.
The Matildas take on Japan in Sydney's Women's Asian Cup final before a record-breaking crowd. The tournament has shattered attendance records, proving women's soccer continues its meteoric rise across Asia.
Australia's women's soccer team secured a thrilling 2-1 semifinal victory over China at Perth Stadium, booking their place in the 2026 Asian Cup final. Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr powered the Matildas through in front of their home crowd.
Australia's women's soccer team punched their ticket to the Asian Cup semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over North Korea, earning an automatic spot in the 2027 World Cup. Over 16,000 fans witnessed captain Sam Kerr and goal-scoring star Alanna Kennedy deliver the magic moments that mattered most.