The Australian women’s soccer team, the Matildas, will be returning to Western Australia in June and July to play four international matches. Three of the ‘friendly’ games will be played in Perth, with the fourth to be played in Bunbury, marking the first-ever Matildas fixture to be played in regional WA. The two visiting international teams will be Slovenia and Panama, with tickets going on sale from tomorrow. It’s unclear if captain Sam Kerr will play in the matches as the Perth local continues to recover from an ACL injury, while also welcoming her first child. Tourism minister Reece Whitby said the matches will mark the first time the Matildas have played in Perth since the Olympic Qualifiers in October 2023. “Western Australians love the Matildas, and it’s fantastic to welcome them back to Perth foranother international series, building on the momentum of 2023’s unforgettable Olympicqualifiers and FIFA Women’s World Cup,” he said. “These matches are not only exciting for local fans, but they’ll also drive WA residents and out-of-state visitors into Perth and the South West, supporting tourism and hospitality businessesacross the State during the winter period.”