The gloom created by the Matildas’ group stage exit at the Olympics might be starting to fade after two positive results, but there is still a host of fundamental issues the side needs to address before they can really move on from what happened in France. The squad arrived in camp in Zurich desperate to...
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Live: Interim coach faces his first test since taking over as Matildas face Switzerland
3m agoFri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:53pm Good Matildas depth? Great to see the mix of experience and youth in the starting 11 including the likes of Mackenzie Arnold and Ellie Carpenter as captain, hopefully we can do well against a fairly dangerous Swiss side today. – Adam Who’d have thought. But I agree, Adam....
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‘We’re not satisfied with that’: Carpenter challenges Matildas to get back to the pinnacle
The Matildas’ next coach needs to deliver results, a top style of football and restore the team to the world’s top 10, says vice-captain Ellie Carpenter. And the dashing defender is adamant that process can start under interim coach Tom Sermanni. Football Australia has consulted with the Matildas’ leadership group of Sam Kerr, Steph Catley,...
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Matildas news 2024: Australia squad named for Germany, Switzerland friendlies, where is Cortnee Vine?
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has refrained from making any drastic changes to the Matildas squad for their upcoming clashes with Switzerland and Olympic bronze medallists Germany. Sermanni, stepping back into the top role while Football Australia looks to find a permanent replacement for Tony Gustavsson, has made just two changes to the 22-woman Olympic...