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Kerr's Chelsea targeted for Australian friendly

Sam Kerr and Women's Super League heavyweights Chelsea are in talks over playing a friendly match against the A-League Women All Stars.

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'A huge difference': Kerr plots Matildas cup glory

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March.

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Matildas sweep New Zealand in Adelaide as Sam Kerr makes long-awaited return

Goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso seal win as superstar’s comeback brightens tough year for Australia

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Australia 2-0 New Zealand: international women’s football friendly – as it happened

Matildas beat the Black ferns with goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso

The Guardian - AU

Matildas outclass NZ with Kerr on song in home cameo

The Matildas have downed New Zealand 2-0 in their friendly in Adelaide, with captain Sam Kerr showing promising signs in her first home match for two years.

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Matildas captain in mix for rare outing on home soil

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says captain Sam Kerr is in the selection mix for Tuesday night's friendly against New Zealand after battling a calf complaint.

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Matildas ace Kerr faces fitness test for NZ friendly

Matildas star Sam Kerr hopes to prove she has overcome a calf ailment and is fit to play in Australia's second friendly against New Zealand.

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Coach amazed by Matilda's courage in face of tragedy

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Wini Heatley for a selfless gesture in the lead-up to the big win over New Zealand.

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High-fives all round for the Matildas as they crush New Zealand in friendly

Goals from Amy Sayer and Hayley Raso set up 5-0 win as Australia boost confidence ahead of Asian Cup showpiece

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Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro

The Matildas have registered a huge win over New Zealand in their penultimate game before next year's home Asian Cup.

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Australia 5-0 New Zealand: wmen’s international friendly – as it happened

Fierce and fluid display Matildas may be ready to peak in time for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

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Every Matilda under pressure ahead of Asian Cup: Coach

Coach Joe Montemurro has sent a warning to the Matildas ahead of two important clashes against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.

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Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Host, venues, format, teams and everything you need to know

With the biggest women’s football competition in Asia and Australia kicking off, will the Matildas finally win on home soil?

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Sam Kerr to make final call on Matildas minutes

After missing Chelsea's last two games, Sam Kerr will determine how many minutes she will play in the Matildas' clashes against New Zealand.

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Matildas bubble not burst yet, claims Asian Cup chief, as big venues approach sell-outs

Organisers of the Women’s Asian Cup feel vindicated in their decision to schedule Matildas matches in some of Australia’s biggest stadiums

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Matildas to ramp up Asian Cup prep in NZ friendlies

While their immediate sights are on friendlies against New Zealand, star Caitlin Foord says the Matildas are focused on their final Asian Cup preparations.

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'Shouldn't be allowed': Matilda's fixture frustration

Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.

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Canberra beat Glory, Jets go top of ALW with WSW win

Michelle Heyman has scored and notched an assist in Canberra United's win over Perth, while Newcastle beat Western Sydney to go top of the A-League Women.

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Matildas lock in Kerr for NZ clashes but Grant out

Sam Kerr has missed Chelsea's past two games but Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says the superstar striker is in no doubt for upcoming clashes with New Zealand.

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Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler's courage

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for going public with alleged discriminatory treatment she received playing for French club Montpellier.

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Matildas star bosses Barcelona in Champions League draw

Australian defender Ellie Carpenter has fired home a remarkable goal to help Chelsea end a three-game losing streak to Champions League rivals Barcelona.

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The Matildas keep soaring but the league, and players, beneath them are being left behind

The Matildas, Australia’s women’s soccer side, have become one of the nation’s most beloved teams, filling stadiums, breaking TV records and driving unprecedented growth at grassroots level.

The Guardian - AU

Mary Fowler claims racist treatment at French club after receiving bananas instead of flowers as leaving present

The Matildas star has alleged she was subject to racial discrimination while at French club Montpellier in 2022

AAP

Blues omit Sam Kerr but say she'll be fit for Matildas

Sam Kerr has been left out of Chelsea's Women's Champions League blockbuster with Barcelona but she'll be fit to travel to Australia on national duty.

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Good golly, Holly: 36-sec opener fires City in Vietnam

Melbourne City have beaten Ho Chi Minh City 3-0 in the Women's Asian Champions League in Vietnam, kick-started by a 36-second goal from Holly McNamara.

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