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Sam Kerr has played her first minutes back in Australia.

SoccerCommentsCaptain on deck! Kerr plays first minutes back on home soil

Matildas star Sam Kerr has played her first minutes on Australian soil since rupturing her ACL in 2024 in Australia’s second clash against New Zealand.

Aaron Kirby

Wini Heatley played for the Matildas a week after her brother tragically died.

MATILDASVideoMatildas rally around star defender after brother’s tragic death

‘I don’t know how she’s got through this last week.’

Jasper Bruce, AAP

Kyra Cooney-Cross of the Matildas is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal.

SoccerCommentsPremiumFive-star Matildas dismantle Kiwis - but Kerr wait goes on

Sam Kerr will have to wait a little longer for her first Matildas game back on home soil — but her absence failed to dampen the party in Gosford as Australia thrashed New Zealand 5-0.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr welcomed son Jagger with partner Kristie Mewis earlier this year.

SOCCERCommentsKerr reveals how motherhood has ‘changed’ her life

WA soccer superstar Sam Kerr has opened up on the impact motherhood has made on her life, saying welcoming son Jagger into the world had helped her find greater balance.

Josh Kempton

Sam Kerr has been left out of Chelsea’s glamour Women’s Champions League clash against Barcelona.

KERR OUTSam Kerr hit with grim reality as coach makes last-minute backflip

The bad news has come on the eve of an important glamour match.

Ian Chadband, AAP

Tameka Yallop of Australia celebrates a goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier.

SoccerVideoCommentsMatildas stalwart eyes return from six-month injury

A six-month hamstring injury kept Tameka Yallop out of Joe Montemurro's first games as Matildas coach but the Gold Coast local is eyeing a comeback.

Anna Harrington

Sam Kerr

SoccerMatildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

The Matildas coach and teammates have rallied behind Sam Kerr, dismissing criticism of her return as captain of the Matildas.

Glenn Moore

Sam Kerr is on the verge of representing Australia again after a long absence and has big plans. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SAM KERRSam Kerr’s close friend reveals truth behind two-year battle

‘It’s been a really hard time for her.’

Glenn Moore

Emily van Egmond and wife Kat have welcomed their first child into the world.

BABY JOYMatildas family grows as much-loved veteran becomes a mum

‘The princess is here’ and overjoyed teammates already ‘love her so much’.

Digital Staff

Sam Kerr has opened up on her lengthy injury recovery

SoccerCommentsPremium‘Will this will ever go away?’: Kerr opens up on injury hell

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has admitted she battled self-doubt during her marathon return from a torn ACL and wondered whether those negative feelings would ever dissipate.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr is on the verge of representing Australia again after a long absence and has big plans. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerCommentsKerr makes captaincy call ahead of Matildas return

Superstar striker Sam Kerr will make her long-awaited international return from injury against Wales and has made her feelings clear on the Matildas captaincy.

Anna Harrington

Sam Kerr is set to play her first game for the Matildas in nearly two years.

MATILDASVideoOne big question remains as Sam Kerr’s return confirmed

The superstar will play her first game for the Matildas in almost two years.

Ben Sutton

Sam Kerr is close to a national team return.

SoccerCommentsMatildas set for huge boost with Kerr return

Sam Kerr has not played for the Matildas since November 2023 - but that wait is close to an end.

Ben Smith

L’Oréal Paris, official Paris Fashion Week (PFW) partner, proudly hosted Mary Fowler’s much-anticipated and historic debut on the iconic Le Défilé runway at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.

Fashion weekCommentsSEE THE PICTURES: Mary Fowler makes stunning runway debut

Australian football star Mary Fowler has made history, stepping away from the pitch and onto the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week in a groundbreaking debut on the L’Oreal Paris runway.

Caitlin Vinci

Mary Fowler debuts as the first professional footballer and first L’Oréal Paris Brand Ambassador in Australia and New Zealand to walk the L’Oréal Paris Le Défilé runway at Paris Fashion Week at the famous Hôtel de Ville.

FashionVideoCommentsMatildas star Mary Fowler makes modelling debut for L’Oreal

he 22-year-old is the first professional footballer to appear on the runway at the Le Defile L’Oreal Paris show.

Sam Kerr’s parents, Roxanne and Roger Kerr in front of a 17-metre-long mural which was unveiled on Wellington Street.

SoccerCommentsKerr’s parents’ high hopes amid imminent return from injury

WA soccer superstar Sam Kerr’s parents have backed their daughter to return to her best form as the Matildas captain prepares to end her injury-enforced, 20-month absence.

Ben Smith

Matildas captain Steph Catley has been short-listed for the Ballon d’Or.

SoccerCommentsAussie captain short-listed for soccer's Ballon d'Or

Arsenal's Steph Catley has been rewarded for her continuing excellence for club and country as the lone Australian to be nominated in the Ballon d'Or awards.

Ian Chadband

Mary Fowler of the Matildas and Sam Kerr of the Matildas celebrate a goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match.

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The West Australian exclusive
SoccerCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Kerr, Fowler’s road to recovery vital for Women’s Asian Cup

Matildas great Sarah Walsh says a fit and firing Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler are vital ingredients not just for Australia’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup hopes, but a successful tournament.

Ben Smith

The Matildas have discovered their opponents for their 2026 Women’s Asian Cup opener in Perth.

SoccerCommentsPremiumDeja vu for Matildas as Perth gets Philippines opener

The Matildas’ opponents for their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener in Perth — and their fellow two teams in Group A — have been revealed, while another superpower will call WA home for the tournament.

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro after Tuesday’s win.

SoccerCommentsWhy worry? Matildas boss unfazed by Asian Cup countdown

The clock is ticking and the countdown to the Women’s Asian Cup has begun, but Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says the short run-in will not be an issue.

Ben Smith

Charlotte Grant of Australia celebrates a goal.

SoccerCommentsMatildas strike gold with late comeback victory

The Matildas’ WA sojourn has ended on a high as they came from behind before snatching a late winner to prevail 3-2 over Panama at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr in action during an Australia Matildas Training Session at HBF Park on July 7.

SoccerVideoCommentsKerr-ific news! Sam joins Matildas for training in Perth

Fremantle-born Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has stepped out to train with the squad in Perth for the first time during the national side’s four-game stint in Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro in unperturbed by his first loss in charge.

SoccerCommentsPremiumMontemurro urges Tillies to stay the course in final WA game

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro in unperturbed by his first loss in charge and has challenged his players to keep trusting the process ahead of Tuesday night’s rematch with Panama.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr Steps Out in Perth with Baby Jagger and fiancée Kristie Mewis.

SEE THE PICTURES CommentsPremiumSEE THE PICTURES: Sam Kerr spotted in Perth with baby Jagger

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has stepped out in Perth with fiancée Kristie Mews and new baby Jagger on Sunday. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS.

Samantha Rogers