Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic today named four Victorian-based players in his squad for Australia’s forthcoming international friendlies against Chile in Parramatta and Adelaide.
Ellie Carpenter, Emily Van Egmond and Emma Checker from Melbourne City FC join Jenna McCormick from Melbourne Victory in the 21-player squad.
Australia’s roster for the Westfield Matildas’ upcoming encounters against Chile at Bankwest Stadium (November 9) and Coopers Stadium (November 12) features 18 players that ventured to this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, and three players – McCormick, Checker, and goalkeeper Sarah Willacy – who will be seeking to make the most of their opportunities with Australia’s senior women’s football team.
As the Westfield Matildas prepare for next February’s Tokyo 2020 qualifiers against China, Chinese Taipei and Thailand, Milicic has opted to call up a strong squad as Australia’s focus shifts towards next year’s important Summer Olympic Games campaign.
“We held a great training camp in Sydney earlier this month however for footballers nothing beats playing matches,” Milicic said. “The players are all excited by the opportunity to come back to Australia to play on home soil for the first time since the Cup of Nations in March.”
“These two games against Chile will be our only fixtures prior to February’s first phase of qualifying for Tokyo 2020, so we will be treating them with the utmost concentration and professionalism as we aim to make great use of our time together.
“We’re expecting strong home support in both Parramatta and Adelaide, and my expectation is that our team will reward every fan that comes to Bankwest and Coopers Stadium, or who watches from home, with an impressive performance.”
The Westfield Matildas’ two-match series against Chile will be broadcast live in Australia on FOX SPORTS, ABC TV, Kayo Sports, and via the My Football Live App, Live, Fast, and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers.
Tickets for both matches are on sale now via www.matildas.com.au.
Open training sessions will be held the day before both games, giving fans the chance to see and meet the players in the flesh ahead of each fixture.
Westfield Matildas 21-Player Squad | November FIFA Window v Chile (4-12 November 2019) | Parramatta & Adelaide, Australia
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Name |
Club, Country |
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Mackenzie ARNOLD (Gk) |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
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Ellie CARPENTER |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
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Steph CATLEY |
Reign FC, USA |
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Emma CHECKER |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
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Caitlin FOORD |
Sydney FC, Australia |
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Emily GIELNIK |
Bayern Munich, Germany |
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Katrina GORRY |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
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Amy HARRISON |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia |
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Elise KELLOND-KNIGHT |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
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Alanna KENNEDY |
Sydney FC, Australia |
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Sam KERR (C) |
Chicago Red Stars, USA |
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Chloe LOGARZO |
Sydney FC, Australia |
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Aivi LUIK |
Avaldsnes, Norway |
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Jenna MCCORMICK |
Melbourne Victory, Australia |
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Clare POLKINGHORNE |
Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
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Hayley RASO |
Uncontracted |
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Karly ROESTBAKKEN |
Canberra United, Australia |
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Emily VAN EGMOND |
Melbourne City FC, Australia |
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Sarah WILLACY (Gk) |
Adelaide United FC, Australia |
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Lydia WILLIAMS (Gk) |
Reign FC, USA |
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Tameka YALLOP |
Klepp IL, Norway/Brisbane Roar FC, Australia |
Upcoming Matches – Westfield Matildas
Westfield Matildas v Chile
Date: Saturday, 9 November 2019
Venue: Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta
Kick-off: 3.00pm (AEDT)
Tickets: Tickets on sale now via matildas.com.au
Broadcast: Live in Australia on FOX SPORTS, ABC TV, Kayo Sports, and via the My Football Live App, Live, Fast, and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers
Westfield Matildas v Chile
Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Venue: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide
Kick-off: 7.00pm (ACDT); 7.30pm (AEDT)
Tickets: Tickets on sale now via matildas.com.au
Broadcast: Live in Australia on FOX SPORTS, ABC TV, Kayo Sports, and via the My Football Live App, Live, Fast, and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers
