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The Latest Breaking News from Sharn Freier

ALW star announces shock retirement at 24

One of the A-League Women's best goal-scoring talents has retired less than six months after making her Matildas debut.

AAP

‘Setting the tone’: Joe Montemurro opts for mix of experience and potential with first Matildas squad

Joe Montemurro will test the depth of Australian women’s football after announcing a squad that lacks star power and is awash with fresh faces

The Guardian - AU

Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.

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Matildas winger out for rest of ALW season

Matildas winger Sharn Freier will miss the rest of the A-League Women season with an ankle injury, meaning her time at Brisbane Roar is over.

AAP

Matildas winger Freier, Socceroo Deng seal transfers

Matildas winger Sharn Freier has signed for German powerhouse VfL Wolfsburg while Socceroo Thomas Deng has joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos.

AAP

Freier twins set up massive 8-2 ALW win for Roar

Laini Freier scored another hat-trick and combined with her twin Sharn for five goals in Brisbane's stunning 8-2 A League Women's away win over Western United.

AAP

Sydney slump to last in ALW; Roar thrash Jets 6-1

Sydney FC's losing run has extended to three matches following a 2-0 loss to Wellington, while Laini Freier scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's win in Newcastle.

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Matildas revelation Freier embracing rapid rise

Sharn Freier was nearby at a concert during Australia's dramatic penalty shootout win over France in 2023 but has emerged as a real prospect for the future.

AAP

Matildas bring difficult year to an end with uplifting win and sense of revival

A 6-0 thumping of Taiwan brought some life back to a dressing room that has felt funereal at times since the Olympics

The Guardian - AU

Revitalised Matildas eye 2025 amid coach uncertainty

Interim coach Tom Sermanni is unsure whether he will still be in charge come the Matildas' next games in February - but he feels they've come back to life.

AAP

Matildas hit Taiwan for six in Polkinghorne farewell

Tameka Yallop has starred as the Matildas sent off Clare Polkinghorne with a 6-0 thumping victory over Taiwan in potentially Tom Sermanni's last game.

AAP

Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan

Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 as Natasha Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry each score their first international goals at AAMI Park

The Guardian - AU

Second-string Matildas claim unconvincing Taiwan win

A second-string Matildas outfit have beaten Taiwan 3-1, with three players scoring their maiden international goals.

AAP

Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Foord excellence drive

Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.

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Heatley, Freier give Matildas glimpse at bright future

Queenslanders have been bountiful in recent Matildas squads and young guns Winonah Heatley and Sharn Freier are two more to add to the list.

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New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is in talks with Sam Kerr regarding potentially coming into camp before games against Switzerland and Germany.

AAP

Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas

The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.

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Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada

The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.

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The Guardian - AU

Injury concerns mount as Matildas fall to late Canada strike in final Olympics tune-up

Sharn Freier scored the opener but Australia lost 2-1 to the reigning Olympic champions in Marbella with Caitlin Foord a notable injury absentee

The Guardian - AU

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

The Matildas test new tactics in victory over an attacking Mexico side in Texas as they look ahead to Paris

AAP

Roar and Canberra draw in ALW sauna

Brisbane Roar winger Shea Connors was substituted late with heat exhaustion in a 1-all draw with Canberra United in an ALW clash played in oppressive heat.

Newcastle Herald

Jets lose in action-packed season-opener against Brisbane: A-League Women

Both sides had goals disallowed.

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