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Samantha Lewis
Samantha Lewis (she/they) is a Digital Sports Journalist who specialises in Australian women's football and women's football more broadly. She covers all aspects of the sport from grassroots to the international level, including Olympic Games and World Cups, with a particular love of history, profiles, and long-form feature writing.
Her work has been published by The Guardian, ESPN, Optus Sport, and SBS - The World Game (among others), and has been recognised by organisations such as The International Sports Press Association (AIPS).
She lives and works on Gadigal land and spends most of her free time baking, reading, playing football, or tweeting nonsense at @battledinosaur.
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Analysis
analysis:Michelle Heyman's Matildas recall highlights Australian football's striker problem
The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers?
Socceroos lose to South Korea in extra time of quarterfinal to be eliminated from Asian Cup
They were minutes away from a heroic win in Qatar, but a South Korean comeback saw Australia tumble out of the Asian Cup at the quarterfinal stage after crashing to a 2-1 defeat, with midfielder Aiden O'Neill shown a straight red card in extra time.
Socceroos qualify for Asian Cup quarterfinals with win over Indonesia
Australia advances to the final eight of the Asian Cup after a 4-0 win over Indonesia.
Analysis
analysis:Can the Socceroos create their own luck to challenge for Asian Cup title?
They may have won their group, but the Socceroos rode their luck to the Asian Cup knockouts. They'll need much more than that if they're to win the whole thing, writes Samantha Lewis.
Socceroos draw 1-1 with Uzbekistan to top Asian Cup group
The Socceroos top their Asian Cup group and secure a smooth passage to the round of 16 after a shaky 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan.
Socceroos defeat Syria 1-0 in second Asian Cup group game
The Socceroos have qualified for the round of 16 of the Asian Cup with a game to spare after a tight, nervy 1-0 win over Syria.
Analysis
analysis:Why Michelle Heyman's century of A-League Women goals will always stand alone
While future players may overtake her 100 goals, nobody will ever eclipse the achievements of the Canberra United legend.
Socceroos defeat India 2-0 in first Asian Cup group game
Graham Arnold's Socceroos have got their Asian Cup tilt off on the right foot, defeating India 2-0 in their opening group game in Qatar.
Can the Socceroos win the Asian Cup? Here's everything you need to know
Who are these new players? Why are they back in Qatar? Can they actually win this thing? Samantha Lewis answers your Socceroos Asian Cup questions.
Analysis
analysis:Sam Kerr's ACL injury reminds us of the human within the superhuman career
She's become one of the most prolific goalscorers in women's football. But as Sam Kerr's ACL injury shows, that superhuman effort comes at a human cost, writes Samantha Lewis.
Analysis
analysis:Magical Matildas, records, retirements and reckonings create incredible year in women's football
This has been a game-changing year for women's football in Australia and around the world. Samantha Lewis counts down the 10 moments that defined it.
1 in 5 Women's World Cup players targeted by online abuse during tournament, report finds
Over 5 million posts were analysed using a new AI-powered filtering tool, revealing one in five World Cup players received "discriminatory, abusive or threatening messaging".
Analysis
analysis:Matildas' Canada series showed a team weighed down by multiple loads
With the burden of their bodies, the fans, and the future on their shoulders, the Matildas have closed out their biggest year yet carrying more load than we realise.
Matildas go down to Canada in final friendly of 2023 — as it happened
The Matildas have lost to old foes Canada in their final match of the year, beaten 1-0 after a first-half goal from Quinn.
Inexperienced Matildas fall to Canada 5-0 in opening friendly
An experimental Matildas line-up – missing some of the their World Cup stars – are no match for Olympic gold medallists Canada, recording a heavy defeat in the first of two friendlies in British Columbia.
Most Women's World Cup players had 'insufficient' support, survey finds
A survey conducted by FIFPRO found that many World Cup players were paid late, lacked mental health support, and didn't receive proper rest after the tournament.
Analysis
analysis:Why is the Matildas' new CBA with the Socceroos so ground-breaking?
The Matildas and Socceroos now have the same exact payment structure, conditions, and minimum standards. But their joint collective bargaining agreement breaks the mould for other reasons.
Analysis
analysis:The Matildas are entering their Swift Era, so what does that mean for them and for us?
Packed stadiums, paparazzi photos, and signs begging for jerseys: Like Taylor Swift, the Matildas have become superstars. So what does it mean going forward, asks Samantha Lewis.
The Matildas now know who they'll have to beat to book their ticket to the Paris Olympics
Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler steal the show as the Matildas stamp their class over a determined Chinese Taipei side.
Matildas defeat Philippines 8-0 in second Olympic qualifier
Hat-tricks to Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord helped Australia crush the Philippines in front of a record crowd in Perth.
Matildas defeat Iran 2-0 in first Olympic qualifier
Sam Kerr comes off the bench to score the clincher in front of her hometown fans in the Matildas' 2-0 Olympic qualifier win over Iran in Perth.
The Matildas are back, so what can we expect from their Olympic qualifiers?
Taking on Iran, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei in the second round, what have we got to look forward to from the Matildas' Olympic qualifiers?
Socceroos defeat New Zealand 2-0 to retain 'Soccer Ashes'
Goals to Harry Souttar and Jackson Irvine book-ended a comfortable win for Australia, with a couple fringe players shining.
Kyah Simon wants to banish her Women's World Cup ghosts
Returning to her first professional club Central Coast Mariners, the Matildas forward is ready to answer her critics.
Socceroos go down to England in Wembley friendly
The Socceroos are unable to replicate the famous upset win from 20 years ago, going down 1-0 after a second-half Ollie Watkins strike.