Matildas
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted
If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Latest
‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Lydia Williams to retire from Matildas
After two decades, 103 caps, five World Cups and six Asian Cups, the 35-year-old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the national team - after her third Olympics this year in Paris.
- by Emma Kemp
‘They all want to play for the Matildas’: Inside soccer’s grassroots boom
Female participation in soccer is on the rise after the Matildas’ stunning run in last year’s Women’s World Cup, and benefits are flowing to the A-League Women.
- by Marnie Vinall
Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney
Sydney is in the box seat to host the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after NSW was announced as one of three host states, while there was also a surprising omission.
- by Vince Rugari
‘We have to beg for permission’: Why there isn’t more African talent in the Matildas
While African talent is tearing up the A-League Men and reaching the Socceroos, only two women from the continent’s diaspora have represented the Matildas. A new tournament aims to address this discrepancy.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics
It is surely a good sign for Michelle Heyman’s hopes of going to Paris that she was chosen to model the Australian Olympic team’s opening ceremony uniforms – but she’s not jumping to conclusions.
- by Vince Rugari
Sunday Age sport quiz: The link between cricketers Gilchrist, Harvey and Hussey
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
- by Chris Berry
Analysis
Australian soccer
‘Exactly what we needed’: Matildas learn plenty from Mexico showdown
Tony Gustavsson got the test he wanted from the high-pressing, high-energy world No.31-ranked side.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Raso, Foord goals set up strong 2-0 win for Matildas over Mexico
The injury-addled Matildas turned in a professional performance in San Antonio on Wednesday morning (AEST) in one of their final pre-Olympics outings.
- by Vince Rugari
Gorry, Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas prepare for ‘experimental’ friendly
Tony Gustavsson’s casualty ward is nearing double figures, and it remains unclear whether some first-choice starters will recover in time for Paris 2024.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Sports luxe tomboy’: Matildas star Kyah Simon’s off-field style
“I love my designer brands and like styling elevated, classic pieces into my everyday wardrobe.”
- by Georgie Gordon