CommBank Matildas Finalize Squad for April Int'ls

Next month will see a 24-player CommBank Matildas squad arrive for the April FIFA International Window which will see Australia take on Scotland and England in London.

As the build-up to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ gathers steam, Australia will host Scotland at Cherry Red Records Stadium, the home of AFC Wimbledon, on Friday, 7 April (local) before taking on world number four, England, at Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday, 11 April (local).

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Following on from the 2023 Cup of Nations victory, head coach Tony Gustavsson has recalled 21 members of that squad for the European-based camp as the team continues to knit together.

"It's always special to come together, especially with the FIFA Women's World Cup™ just a little over 100 days away," Gustavsson said. "We have been pleased not only with the progression of the team play, but also the progression of a number of individual players who, when they return to their clubs, have really committed to ensuring they are ready for our environment."

"We have selected a squad that continues to impress us with how quickly they are seeing the same picture whenever we come together. Building on those foundations is important as we take on two tough opponents in Scotland and England where we resume working towards creating that consistent 90-minute football. For the long term, it is vital as we have the ability to continue to evolve our plans heading in July.

"We have full awareness that we are not the finished product and in February we identified some further areas for improvement. These scheduled matches are a great opportunity to carry on addressing those areas against one of the best teams in the world who will test us in all facets of the game."

The April assembly will see the return of defender Ellie Carpenter and forward Holly McNamara from long-term injuries sustained in 2022.
The April assembly will see the return of defender Ellie Carpenter and forward Holly McNamara from long-term injuries sustained in 2022.

Positively, the April assembly will see the return of defender Ellie Carpenter and forward Holly McNamara from long-term injuries sustained in 2022.

The duo returned to club football recently with Carpenter recording full-match performances for Olympique Lyon and McNamara notching up minutes with Melbourne City. Goalkeeper Jada Whyman has also been added to the April roster following another strong season with Sydney FC.

Unavailable for this camp will be vice-captain Steph Catley (foot) and forward Emily Gielnik (ankle) who will remain with their English clubs as part of their recovery from injury.

"We have all been delighted to see both Ellie and Holly come back to football following the incredible amount of hard work and professionalism they have shown in their recovery," Gustavsson stated.

"In the minutes they have already played, they have both shown they have the qualities within their arsenal that can be beneficial to the team. Now with the realities of our roster for this camp, we have the chance to welcome them back to the national team environment and see first-hand what they can produce at this international intensity," he concluded.

Australia v Scotland tickets have been set at family-friendly prices starting at £5 for children and £12 for adults and are available for all supporters at AFC Wimbledon's Ticketing site.

April's two matches will be broadcast live across Network 10 and Paramount+.

COMMBANK MATILDAS MATCH SCHEDULE | APRIL 2023

CommBank Matildas v Scotland

Date: Fri, 7 April 2023

Venue: Cherry Red Records Stadium, London

Kick-Off: 1.15 pm (local) / 10.15 pm (AEST)

Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+

Tickets are available from here

England v CommBank Matildas

Date: Tues, 11 April 2023 (local) / Wed, 12 April (AEST)

Venue: Brentford Community Stadium, London

Kick-Off: 7:45 pm (local) / 4:45 am (AEST)

Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+

COMMBANK MATILDAS SQUAD | APRIL 2023

NAME

POSITION

CLUB

CAPS (GOALS)

JUNIOR CLUB /

MEMBER FEDERATION

Mackenzie ARNOLD

Goalkeeper

West Ham United

32 (0)

Burleigh / Football Queensland

Ellie CARPENTER

Back

Olympique Lyon

59 (3)

Cowra and District / Football NSW

Alex CHIDIAC

Midfielder

Racing Louisville FC

25 (2)

Croydon Kings/ Football South Australia

Kyra COONEY-CROSS

Midfielder

Hammarby IF

25 (0)

Ballarat City / Football Victoria

Larissa CRUMMER

Forward

Brisbane Roar

32 (4)

Peninsula Power / Football Queensland

Caitlin FOORD

Forward

Arsenal WFC

108 (29)

Warilla Wanderers / Football New South Wales

Mary FOWLER

Forward

Manchester City

34 (9)

Leichhardt / Football Queensland

Katrina GORRY

Midfielder

Vittsjö GIK

91 (17)

Mt Gravatt Hawks / Football Queensland

Charlotte GRANT

Back

Vittsjö GIK

16 (0)

Cumberland United Women's FC / Football South Australia

Clare HUNT

Back

Western Sydney Wanderers

3 (0)

Grenfell Junior Soccer Club / Football NSW

Alanna KENNEDY

Back

Manchester City

108 (8)

Campbelltown Cobras / Football New South Wales

Sam KERR

Forward

Chelsea WFC

119 (62)

Western Knights / Football West

Aivi LUIK

Back

BK Häcken

42 (1)

Palm Beach SC / Football Queensland

Holly McNAMARA

Forward

Melbourne City

3 (0)

Ermington United Sports and Recreation Club / Football NSW

Teagan MICAH

Goalkeeper

FC Rosengård

14 (0)

Brisbane Blue, Brisbane Central / Football Queensland

Courtney NEVIN

Back

Leicester City on loan from Hammarby IF

20 (0)

Oakville Ravens / Football New South Wales

Clare POLKINGHORNE

Back

Vittsjö GIK

154 (16)

Wynnum Wolves, Capalaba / Football Queensland

Hayley RASO

Forward

Manchester City

68 (12)

Banora Point / Football Queensland

Emily VAN EGMOND

Midfielder

San Diego Wave FC

127 (30)

Dudley-Redhead / Northern NSW Football

Cortnee VINE

Forward

Sydney FC

14 (3)

Peninsula Power FC / Football Queensland

Clare WHEELER

Midfielder

Everton WFC

12 (0)

Adamstown Rosebud / Northern NSW Football

Jada WHYMAN

Goalkeeper

Sydney FC

0 (0)

Football NSW

Lydia WILLIAMS

Goalkeeper

Brighton & Hove Albion

102 (0)

Tuggeranong, Woden Valley / Capital Football 

Tameka YALLOP

Midfielder

SK Brann

110 (12)

Mudgeeraba / Football Queensland

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