Football player Kyra Cooney-Cross. Text: Arsenal confirm Kyra Cooney-Cross will miss the rest of the season to be home in Australia with her family.

I hope Kyra Cooney-Cross and her whole family are surrounded by bucketloads of love and support in the months ahead. 😔 #Matildas #Arsenal

Before the First Whistle: The Matildas Monitor Guide to EMC26 Matildas Monitor

The 2026 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships start April 9 in Melbourne.

Before a ball is kicked, Matildas Monitor already has 309 players from 4 confirmed state squads in the database. 99 of them were there last year too.

Full preview 👉 bit.ly/3PxulbO

#Matildas #EmergingMatildas

The Matildas’ coach wants the side to face the world’s best – so why are they playing Malawi next? | Samantha Lewis In the afterglow of the Asian Cup, Australia will begin preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a friendly series alongside three low-ranked teams

the more and more I think about it, the more puzzled I am about the #Matildas upcoming "FIFA Series" friendlies in Nairobi. what exactly... happened here? and who on earth will Montemurro call up with the youth national teams already busy!?

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Matildas sent to Africa for World Cup build-up with limited options Matildas travel to Kenya in April for FIFA Series against Malawi and India/Kenya. Football Australia explains limited scheduling options ahead of 2027 World Cup.

Matildas sent to Africa for World Cup build-up with limited options

#Matildas #WomensFootball #FIFA2027 #AusNews

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Dear @thematildas.bsky.social
I hope the entire #Matildas squad knows WE know they gave absolutely 100% for the entire game in that Final. They are breathtakingly outstanding sportswomen and incredible role models. Gutted for them but so unbelievably proud of them. 😢🙏💐 #JPNvAUS #WAC2026

So what did we think of the #AFCWomensAsianCup?

Here are my thoughts, which feature on the review of the tournament by Aussie women’s football podcast @thedubcast.bsky.social .

Check out my colleagues thoughts on the tournament when the podcast drops tomorrow!

#WAC2026 #Matildas #AFC

Sorry #Matildas but your next game is clashing with #BTS concert online and they come first.

CommBank Matildas lock-in FIFA Series 2026™ The CommBank Matildas April FIFA International Window has been confirmed, with the team travelling

This is interesting.

#Matildas

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The #Matildas to play India, Kenya and Milawi in a few weeks in the FIFA Series to be hosted in Kenya

It’ll be interesting to see what kind of squad we send out for this series of friendlies.

I think a good opportunity for some who didn’t get game time at Asian Cup or Dub players

Portland Thorns head coach Robert Vilahamn on Mackenzie "Macca" Arnold's status #BAONPDX #Matildas #NWSL

"Mackenzie Arnold is coming back today to make sure she can start training with us tomorrow and be up there competing as well."

Asian Cup report card: Where are the Matildas 15 months out from the next World Cup? Did Australia’s national team live up to expectations? Is making the final good enough? Was the tournament a success?

Asian Cup report card: Where are the #Matildas 15 months out from the next World Cup?

#woso #WWC2027

Australia
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...

It's not just the crowd in the stadium. Saturday’s Asian Cup Final saw Channel 10 score its highest ratings since 2023 and best ever ratings for a football match, with 3.2 million viewers reached.
It averaged 1.4 million viewers for the duration of the match. #JPNvAUS #Matildas #HowWeWaltz #WAC2026

The #Matildas lost to Japan 1-0 in the #WomensAsianCup final and we're breaking down the match and the wider tournament for the Aussies.

Tune in @espnaustralia.bsky.social and the usual spots.

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The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done | Samantha Lewis There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else

The #Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done

#woso
"There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else"
www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Well done to every one.

#Matildas

#Matildas weekend recap in the WSLs

Full game - Alana Murphy (WSL2)
On bench - Charli Grant (WSL)

Interesting to note that Charli has played about 120 mins in 7 appearances (1 start and 6 subs) for Spurs this season.

Injury came at a bad time, but I hope she finds playing time next season.

The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else

the story of this generation of #Matildas has been a story of near-misses, a story of almosts.

but their Asian Cup final performance showed us that not all is lost. not yet.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Japan Beat Australia 1-0 to Win 2026 Women's Asian Cup Japan defeat Australia 1-0 in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup final at Stadium Australia. Hamano's 17th-minute strike seals a record third title. Read the full match report.

Japan Beat Australia 1-0 to Win 2026 Women's Asian Cup
Japan defeat Australia 1-0 in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup final at Stadium Australia. Hamano's 17th-minute strike s...

#AFCWomensAsianCup #Matildas #Nadeshiko #WomensFootball #AsianCup2026
https://scrollworthy.org/trending/japan-vs-australia

Dear @thematildas.bsky.social
just fyi: "you haven't let anyone down. I don't know what the opposite of lettin' someone down is ... but you done the opposite."
— Steve Kerrigan, The Castle
#JPNvAUS #Matildas #HowWeWaltz #TilitsDone #WAC2026 #AFCWomensAsianCup

Where Are They Now? Checking in on the Stars of EMC 2025 Matildas Monitor

Australia fell to Japan in the Asian Cup final last night. The campaign is over, but the pipeline isn't.

Where are the stars of EMC 2025 now?

Nine months on - Tarrant, Jugovic, Pantazopoulos, Pearson & more. Full check-in 👇

bit.ly/4rNyzJI

#Matildas

Foord's misses and Kerr's future haunt Matildas after Asia Cup heartbreak Australia's Caitlin Foord squanders chances as Matildas lose 1-0 to Japan. Sam Kerr's club future remains uncertain after the final.

Foord's misses and Kerr's future haunt Matildas after Asia Cup heartbreak

#Matildas #AsianCup #AusWomensFootball #SoccerNews #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-22-foord...

🚨And Boom🚨
⚪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Tottenham Hotspurs Women has confirmed that Australian defender 🇦🇺Clare Hunt will undergo surgery on her right knee.

Clare suffered the injury while on international duty for Australia in the Women’s Asian Cup last week.
#SpursWomen #BarclaysWSL #Matildas

Agreed.

I am happy to accept any criticism, but she's had 17 apps for the #Matildas and scored one goal.

So yes, she's been scoring loads in the Dub, but hasn't shown the same at Tillies level yet. Needs to prove she can in a better league before any chat re the next long term Tillies striker.

Montemurro Refuses to Say Goodbye to Matildas Golden Generation Joe Montemurro insists Australia's elite squad has unfinished business after a heartbreaking 1-0 Asian Cup final defeat to Japan. The coach backs them to compete at the World Cup.

Montemurro Refuses to Say Goodbye to Matildas Golden Generation

#Matildas #AsianCup #AusFootball #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-22-monte...

The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

Joe Montemurro wants the #Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

#woso #AFCWAC2026 #WAC2026

Australia
www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer...

Matildas' Cruel Lesson: When Chances Don't Convert Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final at Stadium Australia, with Maika Hamano scoring the lone goal. The Matildas created 16 shots but couldn't convert.

Matildas' Cruel Lesson: When Chances Don't Convert

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusNews #Football

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-22-matil...

Completely agree. The ‘missed their chance’ take ignores so much. Sam and Mary are fresh off ACL recoveries — imagine what they’ll do with a full run-up to Brazil. This group & others to join, has so much left to give. Not done. Not even close. #Matildas

I don’t like the narrative of the golden generation missing their chance blah blah. It’s boring and defeatist. They have a lot more to give and i can’t wait to see what’s next #matildas

Matildas endure familiar pain in Asian Cup final, but will the relief ever come? The Matildas were despondent after losing the Asian Cup final to Japan for the third time, as the golden generation's shot at a major trophy may have passed.

Women's Asian Cup 2026: #Matildas endure familiar pain, but will the relief ever come?

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026

Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Let's see the responses on sm, since the game ended.

Ah yes, the culture wars enthusiasts are at it again...

#Matildas