Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host

SYDNEY, Australia — Nothing can compete with the Matildas.  Meetings have been canceled. Other sporting events, rescheduled. Pubs are stocking up and viewing centers across the capital are setting up massive screens, preparing for the Matildas-obsessed masses.  When the Australian women’s national team, the Matildas as they’re nicknamed here, takes to the pitch Wednesday night… Continue reading Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host