'Rewrite the possibilities': Why the Matildas will have a ripple effect beyond the semifinals

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Soccer fanatics from diverse backgrounds have found inspiration in Matildas players — including Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr, who are 'rewriting the possibilities' for women of colour in sport.

that there usually was not much interest in soccer in the village, where rugby league and volleyball are more popular.

She said she idolised Kerr and England's Lauren James, who is of Grenadian and Dominican descent on her father's side, for their discipline and focus. "So finally I have courage enough to get involved, to start to train with soccer mums, and oh my goodness, I couldn't believe myself. I just love it." "Team sport really transcends cultural and language barriers. It brings us all together to work together and play the sport they love.

for newly arrived refugee and migrant girls, many of whom come from Afghanistan and identify as Muslim.

 

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