Australia

Australia

4th in SheBelieves Cup
Matildas star Mary Fowler has ruptured ACL Matildas star Mary Fowler has ruptured ACL

Matildas star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year's home Asian Cup.

Manchester City wary after Mary Fowler suffers knee injury Manchester City wary after Mary Fowler suffers knee injury

Manchester City say they're "not fearing the worst" after Mary Fowler suffered a knee injury in their Women's FA Cup semifinal defeat by neighbours Manchester United.

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Morale boost for the Matildas, but coaching limbo drags on Morale boost for the Matildas, but coaching limbo drags on

Two wins from two represented a welcome reprieve for a Matildas side low on confidence. But, with a home Asian Cup now just months away, the coaching cloud continues to loom over Australia's national team.

Micah leaps for stunning save as Matildas defeat South Korea Micah leaps for stunning save as Matildas defeat South Korea

Teagan Micah pulls off a brilliant save as the Matildas build momentum ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.

Sam Kerr in the stands as Matildas earn crucial win Sam Kerr in the stands as Matildas earn crucial win

With Sam Kerr in the stands, the Matildas earned a morale-boosting win over South Korea as they continue preparations for the Asian Cup.

Matildas defeat South Korea to kick off Asian Cup prep Matildas defeat South Korea to kick off Asian Cup prep

The Matildas have kicked off their 2026 Asian Cup preparations with a 1-0 win on home soil over local rivals South Korea.

Raso, Carpenter set to miss Matildas' matches vs. South Korea Raso, Carpenter set to miss Matildas' matches vs. South Korea

Star Matildas Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso will not play for Australia in their two friendlies against Asian rivals South Korea this week.

Football Australia: 'No further action' on Matildas captain Kerr Football Australia: 'No further action' on Matildas captain Kerr

Sam Kerr has avoided being stripped of the Matildas captaincy after meeting with the Football Australia board, with the striker finally joining the Australian women's team in camp.

Matildas captain Kerr nears comeback from knee surgery Matildas captain Kerr nears comeback from knee surgery

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is on the cusp of a return to action after being named in Chelsea's Champions League squad.

IWD Roundtable: How can women's sport thrive in Australia into the future IWD Roundtable: How can women's sport thrive in Australia into the future

A roundtable of ESPN experts gather to discuss the state of women's sports in Australia, what's worked, what hasn't, and where to next to celebrate International Women's Day.

SheBelieves Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 3 +8 9
2 United States 3 +2 6
3 Colombia 3 -4 3
4 Australia 3 -6 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
16 Hayley Raso 1 3 1
2 Michelle Heyma.. 1 2 0
23 Kyra Cooney-Cr.. 0 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
16 Hayley Raso 1 3 1
22 Charlotte Gran.. 1 3 0
23 Kyra Cooney-Cr.. 0 3 0