Australia Women vs USA Women, International Friendlies (Women), Round 1, 30th Nov 2021

Tony Gustavsson head coach of Australia giving his players direction during a game between Australia and USWNT at McDonald Jones Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Gustavsson praises game-changer Clare Wheeler post-match

It was an 88th minute deflected goal from Kyah Simon that earned the CommBank Matildas their first point against the USWNT on home soil, but it was 'game-changer' Clare Wheeler who was a talking point at the AUSvUSWNT post-match press conference. After a 1-1 draw again

Kyah Simon of the Matildas celebrates scoring her team's only goal during game two of the International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at McDonald Jones Stadium on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Never Say Die CommBank Matildas hold out for draw with World No.1

It was looking like another defeat to the USWNT for the CommBank Matildas, until they pulled one back for a 1-1 draw in front of a record-breaking 20,495-strong Newcastle crowd. The draw is Australia's fifth against the US, with this being the first time they have not

Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson speaks to his players during game one of the series International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at Stadium Australia on November 27, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Gustavsson excited to experience Newcastle atmosphere and to push team through the uncomfortable

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are in Newcastle ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against the United States, with head coach Tony Gustavsson excited for his first taste of 'Newy.' After some spectacular crowds and matches at McDonald Jones Stadium over the years, head coach Tony Gus

Emily van Egmond on the ball v USWNT Sydney 2021

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No place like home for CommBank Matildas' Newcastle duo

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas will end 2021 at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle with the second game of this friendly series against the United States. For the squad's two Novocastrians - Emily van Egmond and Clare Wheeler - the chance to play in their hometown in

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Record-breaking crowd an "incredible experience" for Caitlin Foord and CommBank Matildas

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are looking to bounce back in Newcastle after their 3-0 defeat to the US Women’s National team in Sydney on Saturday afternoon. Commonwealth Bank Matildas' attacker Caitlin Foord is looking forward to playing in front of a boisterous home crowd a

Ellie Carpenter of the Matildas runs with the ball during game one of the series International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at Stadium Australia on November 27, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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CommBank Matildas face 3-0 defeat in front of record-breaking home crowd

It was bitter-sweet defeat for the Commonwealth Bank Matildas who went down 3-0 to the USWNT in front of a record-breaking crowd at Stadium Australia. 36,109 fans braved the rainy weather to watch Australia take on the World No.1 on home soil and although the result wasn

Steph Catley of the Matildas kicks during the Women's International Friendly match between the Australia Matildas and Brazil at CommBank Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Tony Gustavsson: "We need to treat these games like a World Cup on home soil"

With the Commonwealth Bank Matildas match-up against the USWNT only hours away, head coach, Tony Gustavsson, and defender, Steph Catley, spoke about preparation and the strategy behind treating these friendlies as though they were World Cup finals. “It's been good,” Ca

Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson speaks to players in a huddle after the Women's International Friendly match between the Australia Matildas and Brazil at CommBank Stadium on October 26, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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How international fans can watch the CommBank Matildas vs USA

While all Australian audiences can tune in live and free on Channel 10, broadcast rights are owned by various providers in different territories. If you reside in a country that does not have a designated rights holder, you will be able to watch the match live and fre

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Mackenzie Arnold: "I don’t think you can really describe how it feels to be playing at home."

Mackenzie Arnold is back. Back doing her thing with West Ham and back on home soil, shot-stopper Mackenzie Arnold is raring to go ahead of the Commonwealth Bank Matildas' friendly series against the USWNT. “I don’t think you can really describe how it feels to be pl

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Hayley Raso: Record crowd shows just how much the women's game has grown

There’ll be ribbons flying down the wing when the Commonwealth Bank Matildas take on the United States in this two-game friendly series. Hayley Raso returns to the squad, free of injury and back on home soil, as the Aussies look to beat the USWNT for only the second time in hi

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WATCH: Matildas Insider Live! Featuring Remy Siemsen and Emily Gielnik

The CommBank Matildas are back in action on home soil, taking on the World #1 USA in a two-match series starting on Saturday! Before the match kicks off at 3.00 pm AEDT on Saturday, tune in to Matildas Insider for a comprehensive preview of the clash, hosted by Stephanie Bran

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Ultimate fan experience at Stadium Australia

Fans will be able to enjoy a variety of different activities at Stadium Australia pre-match and post-match before our game against the USA on Saturday. The precinct surrounding Stadium Australia will have activities and pop-up experiences for fans to enjoy, adding to the matc