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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

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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

Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson directs 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 Matt King/Getty Images)
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"We need depth in the backline and to be brave enough to get players into these types of games"

A 3-0 loss in front of a record-breaking home crowd wasn't part of the plan for CommBank Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson, but, post-match, he shared the method behind his tactics.   One of Gustavsson's most talked-about decisions was starting teenagers, Courtney N

Kyah Simon of the Matildas heads towards goal 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 Matt King/Getty Images)
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Simon and CommBank Matildas determined to bounce back after illness-marred preparations

After their disappointing 3-0 loss to the USWNT at Stadium Australia last night, forward Kyah Simon is confident the Commonwealth Bank Matildas will bounce back in time for their next matchup against the US on Tuesday. “It’s been a really weird week for us as a group,

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