SAM KERR NEWS

Sam Kerr to start for Australia in Women's World Cup semifinal against England

Australia star Sam Kerr has been included in the starting lineup for the Matildas semifinal match against England at the Women’s World Cup

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Kerr gets first start of 2023 World Cup in Australia's semifinal vs. England

Kerr missed the entire group stage and has only played a total of 77 minutes this World Cup. Starting defender Alanna Kennedy, meanwhile, wa...

AUGUST 16, 2023

Underdog Australia counting on home crowd vs. England: 'They're going to be vital'

On paper, Australia is facing long odds against mighty England — but this game won't be played on paper; it'll be played in front of 80,000...

AUGUST 15, 2023

Downplay it all they might, Australia and England have a rich sporting rivalry

England and Australia have a long history of battles on the field, but Wednesday's match will be uncharted territory for the rivalry.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Spain vs. Sweden, Australia vs. England predictions, picks by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica

Chris "The Bear" Fallica is up big betting on the Women's World Cup! If you are looking to wager on the semifinals, he has you covered with...

AUGUST 14, 2023

Magical Australia keeps finding ways to avoid any World Cup's darkest day

The Matildas are delightfully flawed but truly feisty, and the World Cup co-hosts keep refusing to let their nation's tournament party end.

AUGUST 13, 2023

Can Sam Kerr play full semifinal for Australia? 'That's like the million-dollar question'

Australia has closely managed Sam Kerr's return from a calf injury. But after playing the final 65 minutes against France, Kerr is hoping to...

AUGUST 12, 2023

Australia's historic World Cup run uniting a continent: 'So much more to give'

If the quarterfinal against France was the biggest soccer game in Australian history, the semifinal showdown against England will be even bi...

AUGUST 12, 2023

Australia fans rejoice as World Cup hosts advance to semifinals

Australian fans in Brisbane and around the country celebrated as the World Cup co-host punched its ticket to the semifinals in dramatic fash...

AUGUST 12, 2023

Australia vs. France highlights: Australia reaches semifinals in historic thriller

Australia advanced past France in the 2023 Women's World Cup quarterfinal round after an EPIC penalty shootout. Check out the highlights her...

AUGUST 12, 2023

Australia edges France on PKs, first Women's World Cup host in semis since 2003

After the longest penalty shootout in World Cup history, men's or women's, Australia prevailed when Cortnee Vine connected to give the host...

AUGUST 12, 2023

Sam Kerr will not start for Australia in massive quarterfinal match vs. France

Now the host nation will anxiously wait to see how coach Tony Gustavsson builds up his superstar's minutes in this game. Will she come on at...

AUGUST 12, 2023

Australia coach: Sam Kerr will start vs. France if she's 'fit to play 90 minutes'

Could Sam Kerr, the world's most dangerous striker, get the start on Saturday? The final decision will be made Friday night by the medical s...

AUGUST 11, 2023

Australia's balancing act: Work in Sam Kerr without disrupting chemistry

The Matildas have gotten into a winning rhythm and look cohesive both technically and tactically. Now, superstar Sam Kerr is back. So how wi...

AUGUST 10, 2023

Kadidiatou Diani does it all as France rolls past Morocco, 4-0

The dynamic forward was scorer, provider and all-around instigator for the in-form French attack, which opened up a 3-0 lead within 23 minut...

AUGUST 8, 2023