Women’s Asian Cup
Joe Montemurro is sticking with his team. But at what cost to the next generation of Matildas?
Even though the next women’s World Cup is a little more than a year away, Joe Montemurro has almost locked in his starting XI already.
- Frances Howe
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‘The only thing missing’: Club trophies mean nothing to Raso without Matildas glory
After falling short in the Asian Cup final, Matildas winger Hayley Raso has her eyes on World Cup glory.
- Frances Howe
Kerr set for Chelsea exit after reportedly penning deal with US club
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is set to play for the Denver Summit in the US National Women’s Soccer League next season, according to a report.
- Vince Rugari
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- Soccer
Asian Cup report card: Where are the Matildas 15 months out from the next World Cup?
Did Australia’s national team live up to expectations? Is making the final good enough? Was the tournament a success?
- Emma Kemp
- Analysis
- Soccer
‘We don’t want this feeling again’: Shattered Matildas put on a brave face
Another public reception after another tournament heartbreak. It’s becoming all-too-familiar for Sam Kerr and her team.
- Vince Rugari
‘I need to do better’: Devastated Matildas rue Asian Cup missed opportunity
A team full of tears lamented the toughest pill to swallow from Saturday’s final was the discrepancy between the performance and the result.
- Emma Kemp
‘Don’t drop your heads’: Montemurro laments Matildas’ latest torment
Joe Montemurro is adamant the Matildas can take away some major positives from their Asian Cup campaign, even though it ended in such emotionally torturous circumstances.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- Matildas
Two home tournaments, no trophies: Matildas might have missed their window of opportunity
They’ve fallen short at the World Cup and now an Asian Cup - both on Aussie soil. We’re just going to have to remember these Matildas as one of the best teams never to win something.
- Vince Rugari
Heartbreak for Matildas as Japan seal narrow win in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Matildas have the chance to win the Asian Cup title for the first time since 2010 but face one of the world’s best women’s sides in Japan. Kick-off is at 8pm AEDT; follow all the action live.
- Vince Rugari, Frances Howe and Emma Kemp
Matildas show us why it’s time to level playing field for women’s sport
When the Matildas run on the Stadium Australia pitch at 8pm tonight to play in the Asian Cup final, they will be met with a roar from more than 60,000 adoring fans.
- The Herald's View