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Rattled in Rio, Michelle Heyman is poised for Paris

Calmly steering her way through the storm, Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman says age has given her the confidence to take on the Paris Olympics.

Michelle Heyman adamant she can kick up a gear with Matildas

Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has stepped up in Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan and is adamant she can keep pushing to snare a prized ticket to Paris.

Shock Matildas call makes veteran Michelle Heyman feel 21 again

Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr suffers ‘devastating’ ACL injury, set to miss Olympics

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has suffered an ACL injury while in a training camp with Chelsea and is unlikely to play at the summer Olympics if Australia qualify.

Australia’s Word of the Year: ‘Matilda’

ANU experts have picked ‘Matilda’ as their Word of the Year, marking the popularity of the Australian women’s soccer team. 

Just the beginning: 7 ways the Women’s World Cup can move the dial on women’s sport forever

On top of the historic 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup result, the Matildas captured the hearts of a nation.

Gustavsson demands investment as Matildas look forward

The Matildas will turn their focus from the Women's World Cup to qualifying for the Paris Olympics, with coach Tony Gustavsson coy on his future.

Matildas go in unchanged for Sweden World Cup play-off

Captain Sam Kerr will start a second consecutive game as part of an unchanged Matildas line-up for the Women's World Cup third-place play-off against Sweden.

Matildas semi smashes TV viewing records

The Women's World Cup semi-final clash between the Matildas and the Lionesses smashed Australian television viewing records.

Fit the Bill: Why didn’t the Barr government get Women’s World Cup matches?

It therefore surprised me when Mr Barr didn’t cough up the $1 million needed to ensure Canberra could host a few Women’s World Cup matches.

Matildas’ Mackenzie Arnold making Women’s World Cup her own

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is high on confidence, in top form and ready to take on England in the Women's World Cup semi-final.

Matildas ready for their biggest stage yet in World Cup semi

The Matildas are ready for the biggest stage of their careers to date when they face England for a place in the Women's World Cup final.

Peter Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas

Peter Dutton has slammed a proposed public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup, saying a better investment would be to improve sports facilities.

Postecoglou, Boomers strapped in for Matildas World Cup ride

Matildas mania has gripped the nation as sporting icons Patty Mills and Ange Postecoglou join those pledging support to Sam Kerr and her teammates.

Matildas public holiday push growing momentum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England.

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