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With a little bravery and big swings, women’s sport can enjoy more magical crowd moments

The AFLW could borrow some of the gumption from a North American ice hockey league to grow Australian rules football’s elite women’s competition

The Guardian - AU

Matildas mainstay takes break from the sport

Less than a year out from the Women's World Cup, one of the most experienced Matildas players has taken a break from soccer.

AAP

Three women are Australia's most admired sports figures

An Olympic gold medallist, a grand slam winner and high-flying soccer star are Australia's most revered sports people, a poll has found, and they are all women.

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Cathy Freeman leads trio of women at top of list of Australia’s most admired sportspeople

Cathy Freeman, Ash Barty and Sam Kerr have been identified as the sporting figures admired most by Australians according to a new poll

The Guardian - AU

Matildas lock in European friendly ahead of World Cup

The Matildas are getting closer to next year's Women's World Cup and have secured an important friendly match for their preparation.

AAP

Matildas star given iconic No.9 at her new English club

Holly McNamara is the latest Australian to join the world's leading women's soccer league, signing with Everton on a free transfer after leaving Melbourne City.

AAP

Craig Foster: ‘I don’t like Messi as much as Maradona’

The former football player and commentator on the Socceroos’ World Cup tilt, the multicultural legacy of the sport and what it might take for the team to one day win the tournament

The Guardian - AU

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Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

The pain. The penalties. The hairsplitting VAR decisions and astounding off-field politics. From ageing titans to miraculous goals, the FIFA World Cup brims with drama and athleticism.

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'Shouldn't be happening': Kerr lashes A-League issue

The uncertainty facing A-League Women players shouldn't be happening just three years after the Women's World Cup, says Matildas captain Sam Kerr.

AAP

Sam Kerr locks in long-term deal with new club

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is ready to begin life after Chelsea, having signed a contract with a new club that will run well beyond next year's World Cup.

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Morning Mail: Trump vows to retaliate as Iran ‘downs US helicopter’, Australia joins sanctions of ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank, apple taste test

Donald Trump blames Tehran for shooting down aircraft and says he ‘must respond’; Penny Wong announces sanctions on firms for enabling violence against Palestinians

The Guardian - AU

SOC:'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.

AAP

'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.

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Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas

‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute

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SOC:Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly

With a veteran duo scoring, the Matildas have logged a 3-1 victory against Mexico in the second women's soccer international friendly in Sydney.

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Veteran duo score as Matildas sink Mexico in friendly

With a veteran duo scoring, the Matildas have logged a 3-1 victory against Mexico in the second women's soccer international friendly in Sydney.

The Guardian - AU

Australia 3-1 Mexico: Matildas win women’s international football friendly – as it happened

Caitlin Foord ended her 150th match with a goal as Australia defeated the visitors 3-1 in a much improved performance

AAP

SOC:Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise

The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.

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Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise

The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.

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SPO:Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico

The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.

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SPO:Matildas stunned on home soil in defeat to Mexico

The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat on home soil, with Mexico nabbing victory in added time to spoil Ellie Carpenter's milestone match.

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Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico

The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.

Newcastle Herald

'Mexican't' beat Matildas spirit: fans flood Hunter stadium in green and gold

It was the hottest ticket in town on Saturday to see the Matildas play Mexico and Newcastle showed up in force.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas pay price for lack of cutting edge as clinical Mexico snatch last-gasp win

Australia defeated 1-0 by Mexico as Diana Ordóñez breaks the deadlock in stoppage time at McDonald Jones Stadium

AAP

SPO:Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

The Matildas insist Mexico are a team much harder to beat than the FIFA rankings suggest in the lead-up to their first friendly in Newcastle on Saturday.

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