Australia [Women]

Reigning Women's World Cup champion United States will host top-10 rivals Australia, Japan and Brazil in a new tournament this year and next, the US Soccer Federation said Wednesday.... more »

A US tour by the "Matildas", Australia's national women's team, has been called off, the FFA announced Thursday, blaming the players' union in an acrimonious pay dispute.... more »

Coach Alen Stajcic admitted his young Matildas need to mature if they are to challenge for the big titles after exiting the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 loss to Japan.... more »

A late goal from substitute Mana Iwabuchi put holders Japan into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Australia.... more »

Australia coach Alen Stajcic said he wanted more recognition for the Matildas as they prepare to topple reigning champions Japan at the Women's World Cup.... more »