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Team NewsJunior Matildas appoint ‘one of the most exciting coaching talents in Australian football’
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Match Reports

Kerr & McNamara score for Australia against Germany | Extended Highlights 🎥
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Hard test in Karlsruhe: Kössler’s double as DFB women celebrate 4‑2 against AustraliaThe national team started strongly against the Matildas. Forward Melissa Kössler celebrated her first goal, and top talent Lisa Baum made her debut.
Saarbrücker Zeitung9 days
Leticia McKenna at the double as Matildas’ next generation help trounce Haiti 7-1Young midfielder scores twice in friendly held in France Galic, Foord, Wheeler and McNamara also on scoresheet A brace from young midfielder Leticia McKenna, a debut goal for Daniela Galic, and further strikes from Caitlin Foord, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara helped the Matildas to a 7-1 win over world No 47 Haiti in both teams’ final October friendly in France. Making her starting debut to bring up just her fourth cap for Australia, McKenna book-ended the first half with goals from midfield,
The Guardian5 days
Sam Kerr on target but Matildas outclassed by youthful Germany in European friendlyAustralia fall 4-2 to world No 3 side in Karlsruhe Holly McNamara joins Kerr on scoresheet for Matildas For a moment, it felt like the Matildas were back. Ellie Carpenter took off down the right wing, eating up the metres with the ball at her feet, bouncing a pass off Hayley Raso before chipping a cross to the front post for Sam Kerr to angle into the far corner. Just ignore the fact it took 45 minutes to get there, that Australia were already 2-0 down, and that it was a rare attacking moment fo
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Melbourne Victory boss reveals why ACL Two win came at perfect time after 21-minute blitzMelbourne Victory bounced back from their Australia Cup final defeat to South Melbourne with an AFC Champions League Two win over FC Seoul.
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Wellington Phoenix women finish pre-season with three straight winsThe Wellington Phoenix women have completed their pre-season preparations with three consecutive victories ahead of Sunday's opening round of the women's A-League.Head coach Bev Priestman's side have beaten Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney and Auckland's Eastern Suburbs, conceding only one goal across the three matches.During a week-long visit to Australia, the Phoenix beat Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 and Sydney 2-0, with Zoe Benson scoring in both games.
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DFB women live: Germany – Australia on free TV, livestream and ticker
SPORT19 days
South Melbourne's win underlines Australia's desperate need for promotion, relegation
ESPN Singapore8 days
“Ever better automatism”: How Senß and Nüsken shape the national team’s play
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Transfers & Contracts

Wanderers bolster goalkeeper ranks with Fante and ChurchWestern Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed the signings of promising young goalkeepers Sofia Fante and Charlotte Church for the upcoming 2026/27 Ninja A-League Women season. The additions further strengthen the Wanderers’ goalkeeping department, bringing together two emerging Australian talents with experience...
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Team News

DFB women's team without Lea Schüller against AustraliaLea Schüller, who has scored 56 goals in 87 caps, will miss the upcoming match against Australia for the German women's national team.
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Football Fern Liz Anton re-signs with A-League’s Canberra UnitedNew Zealand international Liz Anton will spend another season with Canberra United as the Australian club prepare for a new era.The Auckland-born defender has re-signed for the 2026-27 women's A-League season, continuing her association with a club that have faced uncertainty over their future.Anton (27) joined Canberra from Perth Glory in 2024 and was named the club's Player of the Year in her first season.
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Phoenix and Melbourne City name squads for women’s A-League fixtureWellington Phoenix will be without four players for Sunday's women's A-League season opener against defending champions Melbourne City at Hnry Stadium.Striker Sabitra Bhandari, Mikaela Bangalan and new signing Kam Pickett have been ruled out with injury, while captain CJ Bott is not yet ready to return after giving birth in the off-season.Australian international Tameka Yallop is in line to make her Phoenix debut after joining the club from Brisbane Roar.
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Watch Spain U17 vs. Australia U17 Live Stream Online | DAZN GB
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LIVE! Dallmann completes: German women equalize against Japan
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International

Colombia will close the year with two friendlies against AustraliaThe Women’s National Team will return to Oceania after three years for two matches against the Matildas.
AS11 days
Football: Germany women against Australia without Mühlhaus and CerciHead coach Christian Wück nominates an 18‑year‑old from VfB Stuttgart to the national team after – the absences increase before the start of the World Cup season.
Saarbrücker Zeitung11 days
CommBank Matildas Squad Update: 14th October 2026CommBank Matildas defender Steph Catley has departed camp and is not available for Australia’s mat
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‘So so grateful’: Nathan Cleary confirms reason behind Mary Fowler’s Matildas absenceFowler pulled out of Australia squad for ‘personal reasons’ Attacker is now back in Australia with injured NRL star post-surgery Injured rugby league player Nathan Cleary has expressed deep appreciation to Matildas forward Mary Fowler, his partner who flew to Australia to spend time with him as he recovers from major surgery. Fowler withdrew from international duty with the Australian national team, who lost 4-2 to Germany in a friendly on Saturday, and has been spending time with Cleary in Sydn
The Guardian7 days
“Even I am getting older”: Mahmutovic explains her development with a wink
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Injuries

National team: DFB women without Lea Schüller against AustraliaLea Schüller’s record stands at 56 goals in 87 internationals. Why she cannot be used against Australia.
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Football: DFB Women vs Australia – Scorer Schüller InjuredChristian Wück has to cope with several absences as the season begins ahead of the 2027 World Cup. For the women’s national coach, not everything is “as rosy as pink sky.”
Saarbrücker Zeitung11 days
Mary Fowler ruled out of Matildas friendlies due to ‘personal circumstances’Manchester City attacker to miss Germany and Haiti games Charlton midfielder Leah Davidson called into Australia squad Matildas star Mary Fowler has been ruled out of upcoming friendly matches against Germany and Haiti due to personal circumstances. Football Australia confirmed on Tuesday morning Fowler would not feature in the upcoming international window, with four-cap Charlton midfielder Leah Davidson called up in her place. Continue reading...
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Schüller travels abroad: Wück reacts and nominates Martinez as replacement
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Schüller out: Personnel worries for the women’s national team grow
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Now Even Schüller Is in Doubt: Wück’s Personnel Worries Grow
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Senß on teammate Gwinn: “I’m really sorry for her”
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Previews

Ninja A-League preview: Perth Glory hope to improve their attack in 2026/27 seasonNext up in this instalment of Ninja A-League 2026/27 previews, we’re heading to Western Australia and an appointment with Perth Glory. Manager: Stephen Peters Last season: 8th Finals: DNQ Attack [Read More] The post Ninja A-League preview: Perth Glory hope to improve their attack in 2026/27 season appeared first on Her Football Hub .
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Haiti Women vs Australia Women, International Friendly (W) 2026, 13th October 2026, Stade Walter-Luzi
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Germany Women vs Australia Women, International Friendly (W) 2026, 9th October 2026, BBBank Wildpark
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LIVE! Küver clears doubts with a header: German women raise the level
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Business & Off-pitch

Australian referee strike ends as new deal averts A-League disruptionA strike by almost 100 of Australia's leading football referees has ended, removing the threat of disruption to the new A-League seasons.The Professional Football Referees Association (PFRA), Football Australia (FA) and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have reached an agreement covering the 2026-27 season.Under the deal, referees will be contracted and employed exclusively by FA, while the APL will meet the costs of officials appointed to A-League fixtures.
Friends of Football9 days
Sydney FC and Sports Direct Australia Extend PartnershipSydney FC and Sports Direct Australia have extended their partnership for the 2026/27 season, following the launch last season.
Sydney FC10 days
Ecosa named as the official sleep partner of the CommBank MatildasFootball Australia has unveiled a new multi-year commercial partnership with Australian sleep bran
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Let The Football Begin! The A-Leagues Are Back For 2026/27.Blockbuster Sydney Derby Launches A Huge Opening Weekend. Friday, 16 October Live From 7.00pm On 10 And Paramount+. Australian football is back in a big way, with the 2026/27 A-League season kicking off across a huge opening weekend on 10 and Paramount+. The A-League Men gets underway on Friday, 16 October with one of Australian […]
Paramount Australia & New Zealand7 days
Lendux joins Adelaide United as A-League Women’s Major SponsorAdelaide United is delighted to announce Australian asset finance brand Lendux as the Club’s new A-League Women’s Major Sponsor on a two-year deal.
Adelaide United10 days
Kicking Back On 10 StreamingThe home of Australian women's football, featuring the biggest stories from the Ninja A-League, Matildas and abroad.
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Opinion & Features

Fowler, Kerr, Younis: The rise of Australian football’s next global superstarNo Cookies | CODE Sports
CODE Sports3 days
Australian Championship scouting hot tip: The grassroots sensation tipped to become breakout starTeo Pellizzeri backs Avondale to win the 2026 Australian Championship and names Sutherland striker Jyden Harb as a player to watch. See his picks.
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Ellie Carpenter Awarded Austraffic PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year for the second time in illustrious careerProfessional Footballers Australia (the PFA) is proud to announce that Ellie Carpenter has
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Leticia McKenna voted Austraffic 2026 PFA Young Women's Footballer of the YearProfessional Footballers Australia (the PFA) is proud to announce Leticia McKenn
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‘Other sports can only dream of our opportunity’ – but now it’s up to football to seize it in a season ‘something needs to change’Most sports end their season with its climax. For the first time, football in Australia has a pleasant problem to avoid: not starting with it.
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South Melbourne's win underlines Australia's desperate need for promotion, relegation
ESPN8 days
Wück: “That was a scary learning moment for us”
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Kössler paves the way for the DFB women’s victory
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