Sam Kerr
Anatomy of a wonder goal: How Sam Kerr produced her own Cathy Freeman moment
Having battled injury and not started a game in the World Cup until the semi-final, Australia’s captain produced a memory for the ages. So, how did she do it?
- by Adam Pengilly
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England embraced the dark arts to crush the Matildas in their own backyard
The Lionesses inflicted pain and hurt on the Matildas long before they beat them. This is what all the best villains do; they pull it off with flair and panache.
- by Luke Edwards
Gustavsson gears Matildas up for World Cup ‘bronze medal game’ against Sweden
Australia are bound once again for Brisbane to contest a consolation play-off against Sweden that, if won, will mean finishing third at an expanded 32-team tournament.
- by Emma Kemp
The Sam Kerr plan that got England to their first World Cup final
When Sam Kerr got the ball, she was great, but England coach Sarina Wiegman and her Lionesses did a good job of dismantling the Matildas Kerr-factor.
- by Billie Eder
Soccer surge: How the Matildas are inspiring WA girls to take up the beautiful game
Little girls are flocking to soccer clubs with dreams of being the next Sam Kerr.
- by Mark Naglazas
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Gifts the Matildas gave us will linger
There were tears. There were always going to be tears. But once the hurt subsides for the Matildas and the nation, and it will, the prevailing sentiment ought to be not disappointment, but pride in getting so close.
- by Greg Baum
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Sam Kerr’s stunning strike not enough as England end Matildas’ World Cup run
A shattering 3-1 semi-final defeat to England has knocked the Matildas out of World Cup contention at Stadium Australia.
- by Vince Rugari
Kerr calls for more funding in women’s football amid heartbreak semi-final loss
The Matildas captain wants this moment to be used as a catalyst for change in Australian soccer.
- by Marnie Vinall
Matildas player ratings: How Australia’s players fared in semi-final defeat to England
Sam Kerr scored a goal for the ages, Mackenzie Arnold was super between the sticks and Clare Hunt’s reputation was only enhanced. Who starred and who didn’t for the Matildas?
- by Adam Pengilly
Far and wide: Where the Matildas started their journeys to World Cup glory
Matildas striker Cortnee Vine is just one of the squad members to learn her skills in the sunshine state.
- by Billie Eder
‘I love Sam Kerr, but I love Luke Combs more’: Why Latrell’s skipping Matildas
Souths ace Latrell Mitchell is right behind the Matildas, but has a more important date at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday night.
- by Christian Nicolussi