‘Get back on the Qantas airplane’: US great calls out ‘smug’ Socceroos coach

American soccer great Landon Donovan has taken aim at “smug” Socceroos coach Tony Popovic for his reaction to last week’s World Cup draw announcement.

American soccer great Landon Donovan has taken aim at “smug” Socceroos coach Tony Popovic for his reaction to last week’s World Cup draw announcement.

CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro said that taking on New Zealand in the upcoming friend

CommBank Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond said that it was vital to put out good performances

The final call on her participation Friday night’s game will be left to the recovering striker, but Joe Montemurro is clearer on Mary Fowler’s Asian Cup selection.

Struck down by sickness, drained by travel, and up against high-calibre opponents, the Socceroos’ US tour didn’t go to plan — but in adversity, Popovic may have learned more than any friendly could promise.

She has been out injured for almost nine months but it hasn’t stopped Matildas’ coach Joe Montemurro factoring Mary Fowler into his Asian Cup plans.

As Joe Montemurro refines his game plan heading into the Asian Cup next year, there’s one precocious talent who could hold the key to his attacking philosophy coming together. Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler dominate the headlines, even in absentia,…

Above: Caitlin Foord talking to the media. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (27/11/25). Ahead of their first friendly against New Zealand, Matilda’s forward Caitlin Foord spoke to the …

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 5 of the Ninja A-League 2025/26 season.

CommBank Matildas forward Caitlin Foord said that the two-game series against New Zealand will be