Kerr, Samantha (1993- )

Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?

Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.

By Jenny Vrentas

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Kerr Scored. The Crowd Roared. But England Wasn’t Done.

England advanced to its first World Cup final by leaning on the experience and the resilience of a champion.

By Jenny Vrentas

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England Ends Australia’s Run and Reaches World Cup Final

Answering a Sam Kerr goal with two of their own, the Lionesses advanced to an all-European final against Spain.

By Rory Smith

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The Matildas and the World Cup Crack Australia’s Code Wars

The World Cup has added a new dimension to a national sporting conversation often dominated by the rivalry between rugby and Australian rules football.

By Rory Smith