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Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Leah Blayney is the ex-Matilda hoping to kickstart a new era of global domination for Japan as they head into an Asian Cup final clash with Australia.

Van Egmond unloads on Wanderers after Adelaide loss

Van Egmond unloads on Wanderers after Adelaide loss

Van Egmond unloads on Wanderers after Adelaide loss

Van Egmond unloads on Wanderers after Adelaide loss

Interim Western Sydney coach Gary van Egmond has launched a blistering attack on his team after their 4-2 loss to Adelaide United.

Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins

Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins

Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins

Brisbane, Wellington claim vital A-League Women wins

Brisbane have snapped a four-game A-League Women losing streak to beat Newcastle, while Wellington Phoenix overcame Sydney FC.

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Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.

Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

Socceroos' mystery World Cup rivals no concern: Popovic

Socceroos' mystery World Cup rivals no concern: Popovic

Despite not having all their group stage opponents confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is not letting that affect preparations.

Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Australia's hopes of hosting either the 2031 or 2035 men's Asian Cup will have to be rethought after the continent's soccer confederation halted all bidding.

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On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.

Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC

Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC

Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC

Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC

Australian coach Mark Torcaso has guided the Philippines back to the World Cup, beating Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup play-in qualifier on the Gold Coast.

'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection

'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection

'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection

'I wouldn't walk out': Popovic on Segecic's defection

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic appears disappointed Adrian Segecic didn't fight harder for a national start after the midfielder switched allegiances to Croatia.

Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups

Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups

Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups

Socceroos summon uncapped trio for World Cup warm-ups

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up an 18-year-old defender for the first time while also giving World Cup auditions to two other uncapped players.

Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.

Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda

Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda

Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda

Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda

Mary Fowler's admirers stretch beyond Australia, with even Japan coach Nils Nielsen admitting there's a special place in his heart for the Matildas star.

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan will meet Australia in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea 4-1 in Sydney.

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'They just surprise you': how teen can add to Socceroos

Teen Lucas Herrington could be a surprise Socceroos call-up and ex-England sensation Theo Walcott believes national teams can reap the rewards of testing youth.

Pick of the Roses: fourth Aussie joins Scottish outfit

An A-League Men's golden boot contender will lead the line for Newcastle Jets' championship quest before joining up with Dundee United at the end of the season.

Why Sam Kerr could barely celebrate win over China

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has already scored four goals for the tournament, and she hopes more will come in Saturday night's Women's Asian Cup final.

'Desperate' Korea stare down Asian Cup nemesis Japan

South Korea held the Matildas to a draw to top Group A at the Women's Asian Cup. But a semi-final showdown with Japan shapes as their biggest obstacle.

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Hayley Raso no-show just tactical: Montemurro

The Matildas are into the Women's Asian Cup final, but eyebrows were raised when Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semi-final win over China.

Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

Caputo spoils Grant’s party as City beat Sydney

Max Caputo has scored the only goal of the game to give Melbourne City a vital A League Men away win over Sydney FC and spoil Rhyan Grant’s 400th appearance.

Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Meet anti-Trump Greenlander and part-time children’s author Nils Nielsen, the mastermind behind Japan’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign.

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.

Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.

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