Australia

Australia

2nd in AFC Women's Asian Cup
Could Ellie Carpenter contend for best right back in the world? Could Ellie Carpenter contend for best right back in the world?

Anna Harrington at ESPN's The Far Post talk discusses how Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter is growing her game and making a statement this season.

Matildas' young guns seize chance as Women's World Cup countdown continues Matildas' young guns seize chance as Women's World Cup countdown continues

A mixed window left the Matildas with plenty to ponder, but the emergence of players like Leticia McKenna and Alana Murphy offers Australia hope ahead of the World Cup.

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Wheeler has done enough for Matildas starting spot Wheeler has done enough for Matildas starting spot

ESPN's The Far Post discuss Clare Wheeler's performance and argue that she should be in the starting lineup for the Matildas.

McKenna, Kerr dazzle as Matildas run riot over Haiti McKenna, Kerr dazzle as Matildas run riot over Haiti

Midfielder Leticia McKenna has bagged a brace to bolster her case for a first FIFA Women's World Cup call-up as the Matildas overcame Haiti 7-1.

Matildas' McNamara sharper for Everton move Matildas' McNamara sharper for Everton move

ESPN's The Far Post discuss how Matildas striker Holly McNamara has already grown since moving to Everton and looks more sure of herself in an Australian kit.

Kerr, McNamara score, but Matildas go down to Germany Kerr, McNamara score, but Matildas go down to Germany

With their eyes firmly set on the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas received a reality check in a loss to a European powerhouse.

Debate over Mary Fowler's Matildas withdrawal requires perspective Debate over Mary Fowler's Matildas withdrawal requires perspective

Mary Fowler's withdrawal from the Matildas squad has elicited frustrated reactions. But does the debate around her absence require more perspective than is currently being offered?

Mary Fowler set to miss important Matildas friendlies Mary Fowler set to miss important Matildas friendlies

Matildas star Mary Fowler has been ruled out of upcoming friendly matches against Germany and Haiti due to personal circumstances.

A-League Women player exodus doesn't just hurt league A-League Women player exodus doesn't just hurt league

ESPN's The Far Post discuss the lack of professionalisation in the A-League Women, how it is driving players to make overseas moves, and could hurt the Matildas in the future.

Hana Lowry named in Matildas squad to face Germany, Haiti Hana Lowry named in Matildas squad to face Germany, Haiti

After suffering a gut-wrenching ACL injury on the eve of her potential Matildas debut, midfielder Hana Lowry has been handed a national team recall.

AFC Women's Asian Cup Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Korea 3 +6 7
2 Australia 3 +5 7
3 Philippines 3 -2 3
4 Iran 3 -9 0
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Alanna Kennedy 5 6 0
20 Sam Kerr 4 6 1
9 Caitlin Foord 1 6 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
9 Caitlin Foord 3 6 1
11 Mary Fowler 2 6 1
21 Ellie Carpente.. 1 6 0