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Joe Montemurro is hoping for an improved performance against Slovenia.

SoccerCommentsMontemurro eager to see Matildas build on foundations

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has empowered his players to be bold and attack the second leg of their two-game series against Slovenia at HBF Park on Sunday with bravery.

Ben Smith

Hayley Raso of Australia celebrates after scoring the teams third goal.

SoccerCommentsPremiumRaso revels in late cameo and Matildas return

After three months out with a quad injury, Hayley Raso has shared her delight at making a winning — and scoring — return to competitive football in Perth.

Ben Smith

Matildas Coach Joe Montemurro was happy with his side.

SoccerComments‘The perfect game’: Montemurro happy with Slovenia challenge

The Matildas were not exactly firing on all cylinders against Slovenia in their 3-0 win at HBF Park - so why did Australia coach Joe Montemurro label it ‘the perfect game’?

Ben Smith

Australia have cruised past Slovenia in Perth.

SoccerCommentsTillies’ Montemurro era off to a winning start

The Joe Montemurro Matildas era has begun in less than spectacular fashion, as the new coach’s side survived a scare to beat Slovenia 3-0 at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has sent her hometown fans into raptures.

SoccerVideoCommentsHometown Matildas hero Sam Kerr sends fans into raptures

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has sent her hometown fans into raptures, and some for their running shoes, after stepping out to sign memorabilia for some of the game’s youngest fans in Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Samantha Kerr of the Matildas.

MatildasComments‘Complete ripoff’: Matildas fans fuming over ticket discount

Soccer fans attending Thursday night’s Matildas game in Perth are seething after discovering tickets they paid more than $130 for are on sale for just $10.

Ben Harvey

The Matildas warm up.

SOCCER CommentsPremiumMEET THE MATILDAS: Every player’s profile ahead of WA games

Ahead of the Matildas’ four matches in Western Australia against Slovenia and Panama across the next two weeks, The West Australian’s Jackson Barrett has profiled every player in the squad.

Jackson Barrett

Joe Montemurro, coach of the Matildas and Ellie Carpenter.

SoccerCommentsAsian Cup preparation well underway as Montemurro era begins

It has taken Joe Montemurro just three days to make his mark on the Matildas and the new coach had officially begun the countdown to his first major tournament in charge.

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro, coach of the Matildas looks on while talking to the media with Ellie Carpenter.

SoccerCommentsSam’s enthusiasm for Matildas camp cannot be Kerrbed

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro and vice-captain Ellie Carpenter have hailed the vibrant energy Sam Kerr has brought into the national team camp after linking up with her teammates.

Ben Smith

News. CommBank Matildas with WA Women’s Professional Clubs at Elizabeth Quay. Jocelyn Bartram (Hockeyroos), Orlagh Lally (Fremantle Dockers), Chloe Ainsworth (Perth Scorchers), Anneka Stephens (Western Force), Emily Gielnik (Matilda), Alex Chidiac (Matilda) Ella Lincoln (Perth Glory), Steph Gorman (Perth Lynx), Jess Anstiss (West Coast Fever), Charlie Thomas (West Coast Eagles), Penny Squibb (Perth Thundersticks). Jackson Flindell

Women’s sportCommentsPremiumFemale athletes still riding out ‘Matildas wave’

Nearly two years on from the Matildas’ Women’s World Cup run on home soil, interest in WA’s women’s sporting sides continues to surge with each year.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr kept a low profile.

SoccerCommentsKerr not on track as Matildas ramp up Perth preparations

Sam Kerr is keeping a low profile amid her surprise return to the Matildas camp in Perth, with the captain continuing her return from injury out of the limelight on Tuesday.

Ben Smith

Charli Grant is eyeing a big stint in WA.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGrant out to prove herself in crucial WA stretch

For both club and country, Matildas and Tottenham full-back Charli Grant has a new coach to prove herself to — and it is a challenge she is relishing on both fronts.

Ben Smith

Clare Wheeler and the Matildas are looking to make a big impact in Perth. Kelsey Reid

SoccerCommentsPremiumWheeler excited by new Matildas coach’s philosophy

Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler is excited for the national team’s new chapter and has hailed new coach Joe Montemurro’s possession-based philosophy as “music to our ears”.

Ben Smith

Alex Chidiac is excited to be back in the Matildas set-up.

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Matildas midfielder welcomes start of a new era in WA

It has been six months since Alex Chidiac last played for the Matildas, and the midfielder cannot wait to renew acquaintances with the green and gold jersey in WA.

Ben Smith

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro.

SoccerCommentsPremiumNot your average Joe! Meet the Matildas’ man of the moment

The Matildas have not won a major trophy since 2010. With a Women’s Asian Cup on home soil in nine months time, new coach Joe Montemurro is determined to seize the moment.

Ben Smith

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro during a press conference at the Duxton Hotel to unveil his squad for the four-game series. Jackson Flindell

SoccerCommentsPremiumMontemurro ready for pre-Asian Cup dress rehearsal

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says his opening, four-game window will be crucial in laying the foundations for his tenure — including next year’s Women’s Asian Cup on Australian soil.

Ben Smith

A raft of familiar faces are set to head west for the Matildas’ four-game series in WA, but several stars have been rested from Joe Montemurro’s inaugural squad as coach.

SoccerCommentsREVEALED: Montemurro’s first Matildas squad for WA stint

A raft of familiar faces are set to head west for the Matildas’ four-game series in WA, but several stars have been rested from Joe Montemurro’s inaugural squad as coach. SEE THE FULL SQUAD.

Ben Smith

Hayley Raso has backed the Matildas to thrive under incoming coach Joe Montemurro.

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‘We’ll thrive under Joe’: Raso raves over new Matildas boss

Hayley Raso has backed the Matildas to thrive under incoming coach Joe Montemurro, and says the squad is excited to work with the highly-lauded new national team boss.

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro is the new Matildas coach.

SoccerCommentsNot your average Joe: Matildas announce Montemurro as coach

After a lengthy, prolonged 10-month search, Football Australia have finally got their man, with Joe Montemurro putting pen to paper to become the new Matildas coach - and WA will play host to his first games.

Ben Smith

Charli Grant is fiercely motivated to stamp her mark with the Matildas ahead of the Asian Cup. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

HEARTBREAKINGMatildas hero makes ‘heartbreaking’ admission

‘It’s been a really difficult year. I would probably say it’s probably been my hardest year yet.’

Anna Harrington

Ellie Carpenter (r) will not play against Argentina later this month.

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Matildas stars granted ‘personal leave’ from key friendlies

An under-strength Australian squad will take on Argentina with two of the team’s most important players opting out and Sam Kerr still missing.

Ben McClellan

Olympique Lyon Head Coach Joe Montemurro has been linked with the Matildas job.

SoccerCommentsPremiumCould WA’s four-game Matildas slate be start of a new era?

The Matildas’ four-game foray into WA could mark the start of a new coach’s tenure, despite Football Australia remaining coy on a long-awaited replacement for Tony Gustavsson.

Ben Smith

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti & Minister Reece Whitby announce upcoming Matildas matches for WA: Theo Mouithys shows off her skills to Football West CEO Jamie Harnwell as well as Saffioti and Whitby. Michael Wilson

SoccerCommentsMatildas to head west for four-game WA series

Western Australia is set for its second multi-game instalment of Matildas fever in the space of two years, with the national team heading west for a four-game slate.

Ben Smith

Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis with their newborn son.

MatildasMatildas superstar shares baby photo and unusual name

Soccer stars Sam Kerr and partner Kristie Mewis have welcomed their first child to the world.

Amy Cavender

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