Former Matildas' head coach Alan Stajcic fronting the media today. Photo: AAP/Joel Carrett

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"My career is in tatters": Sacked Matildas coach wants independent inquiry

Axed Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has finally opened the book on his hurt and despair, also calling for an independent inquiry into his ousting as coach of the national women’s football team.

Soccer

Foord hat-trick puts Matildas back on track

Australia’s women have turned on a stunning second-half to earn a 5-0 win over Chile in Newcastle on Tuesday, firmly putting their recent woes behind them.

Manton St Tales

White hot Matildas and the forgotten fracas of 2006

Memories of the mostly forgotten 2006 Women’s Asian Cup played largely in Adelaide demonstrate how far the women’s game has come in Australia, writes Paul Marcuccitti.

Soccer

Kerr stars but Matildas share the love in China rout

It was Sam Kerr’s night yet again but both the Matildas star and her coach Alen Stajcic are eager to share the praise around.

Soccer

Sam stars as Matildas leave Brazil in wake

Seventeen years to the day since Brazil beat Australia 2-1 at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the Matildas have returned the favour in Newcastle with a 3-2 win.