Tag: Matildas
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Matildas Eye 2026 Asian Cup After Two-Game Test Against New Zealand
Two Warm-Up Matches Before a Grand Stage The Matildas are on a short, high-stakes sprint toward the 2026 Asian Cup, with only two matches standing between them and a continental showcase that Australia will host. Coach Gregg Berhalter? No, this is a different selection; current speculation and official squad notes point to a younger, hungry…
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Michelle Heyman speaks out on ALW gaps as Matildas prep for Asian Cup
Concern rises as ALW season advances without internationals The A-League Women (ALW) is moving forward with a schedule that emphasizes domestic competition ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, but not without controversy. Canberra United veteran Michelle Heyman has spoken out about how the absence of international players from the league could affect both the…
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Michelle Heyman: Uncomfortable with ALW’s Missing International Slot Ahead of Matildas Fixtures
Rising Tensions in the A-League Women ahead of a major milestone Michelle Heyman has publicly voiced discomfort with the A-League Women (ALW) continuing its regular schedule while international players are tied up with national team duties. As the Matildas ramp up for a crucial stretch of fixtures heading into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, the…
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Michelle Heyman unhappy with ALW gaps before Matildas
Context: ALW shifts as Matildas prepare for a major tournament The A-League Women (ALW) is pressing ahead with its season while the Matildas sharpen their focus on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. With international duty looming for many players, questions are rising about how the domestic league will balance competition with the needs of Australia’s…
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Ellie Carpenter’s Stunner Seals Chelsea Vital Point Against Barcelona
Chelsea and Barcelona Share the Points in a Classic Champions League Night Ellie Carpenter stole the show at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Barcelona in a thrilling Women’s Champions League encounter. The Matildas star, renowned for her speed, tenacity, and technique, delivered a moment of magic in the 16th minute that electrified the…
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Mary Fowler Courage: Matildas Star Opens Up on Mental Health
Mary Fowler’s Courageous Disclosure Shines a Light on Mental Health The world of football has long grappled with stigma around mental health, but Mary Fowler’s decision to publicly discuss her struggles has added a powerful, unflinching voice to the conversation. The Matildas forward revealed the depths of her depression when she first moved to Europe,…
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Courage to Speak Up: Mary Fowler’s Mental Health Revelation earns Coach’s Praise
London to Europe: The moment Mary Fowler chose to speak up Mary Fowler’s candid decision to discuss her mental health journey has become a central talking point in Australian football. The 22-year-old forward, who has been plying her trade with Manchester City, recently disclosed how depression accompanied her early days in Europe. Her openness has…
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Courageous Mary Fowler opens up about mental health struggles and impact on her game
Mary Fowler’s Courageous Disclosure: A Rallying Cry for Mental Health in Football The football world has witnessed a powerful act of honesty and resilience as Mary Fowler, the young Matildas forward, opened up about her mental health struggles after moving to Europe. At 22, Fowler faced a difficult reality that many athletes conceal: depression that…
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Sam Kerr Returns in Chelsea’s Champions League Draw with Twente
Chelsea Extend Champions League Bid Without a decisor in Twente Draw Sam Kerr returned to Chelsea’s squad in their opening Champions League group game against Twente Enschede, but the Matildas superstar once again had to settle for a substitute role as the Blues rescued a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands. Kerr’s long-awaited comeback from a…
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Sam Kerr Returns to Champions League with Chelsea in Draw at Twente Enschede
Sam Kerr Returns to Champions League with Chelsea in Draw at Twente Enschede Sam Kerr has returned to Chelsea’s Champions League campaign, yet the Matildas superstar could not deliver the killer moment as the Blues settled for a 1-1 draw away to Twente Enschede in their group opener. Kerr, who has spent the season building…