Sermanni has left the Matildas in good stead, but the future beckons
Interim boss Tom Sermanni has done a fine job but, after a rollercoaster 2024, it's time for the Matildas to move on under new stewardship.
Interim boss Tom Sermanni has done a fine job but, after a rollercoaster 2024, it's time for the Matildas to move on under new stewardship.
An experimental Matildas line-up has thrashed Chinese Taipei 6-0 in Geelong to finish their year on a high and give a glimpse of the future in retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's final game.
Retiring Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne will start against Taiwan in Geelong in her 169th and final international appearance.
An experimental Matildas line-up has returned to winning ways in unconvincing fashion with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei.
In Alyssa Naeher's final match, the USWNT came from behind to win 2-1 against the Netherlands with help from young star Lily Yohannes.
Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in The Hague on Tuesday.
Grace Clinton scored the only goal during England's narrow 1-0 victory over Switzerland at Bramall Lane, ending the side's 2024 with on a high note.
After two losses to Brazil, the Matildas know they need to make some improvements as they continue their journey towards the 2026 Women's Asian Cup on home soil.
Two losses in two games may not be ideal, but the Matildas are taking the long view when it comes to this marathon international break.
The two top-ranked teams in women's soccer played out a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Saturday, with both the U.S. and England trying new things and failing to break through.
Saturday's 0-0 draw wasn't a classic by any means, but some USWNT players -- like Yazmeen Ryan and Naomi Girma -- did impress.
England held the United States to a goalless draw at Wembley on Saturday in front of a record-breaking crowd for a women's international friendly.
Emma Hayes is back in England, but the former Chelsea boss will be in the dugout for the USWNT when they take on the Lionesses. And she's a different person now.
The Matildas will dust themselves down and attempt to quickly move on after a physical, relentless Brazil beat Australia 3-1 to crash retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's send-off match in Brisbane.