Matildas Abroad

CommBank Matildas Abroad Review: Kerr claims NWSL Shield, Carpenter, Muprhy & Henry find the back of the net

4 min read 2 November 2026

Sam Kerr has lifted the NWSL Shield with Gotham FC after beating Utah Royals 2-0 in their last regular-season game of the season.

Elsewhere, Ellie Carpenter and Alana Murphy were on the scoresheet, while FC Rosengård picked up an important point in their battle against relegation.

Read our review of the CommBank Matildas Abroad in action below.

England

WSL

Clare Wheeler celebrated her 100th Everton appearance by helping the team to a clean sheet in a scoreless draw against Manchester United. It was a good point against a United side who have quality all over the park. Wheeler played the full match in the centre of the park, while Holly McNamara was not in the matchday squad.

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Manchester City defeated London City Lionesses 2-1 to stay level with Chelsea on top of the table. Mary Fowler came off the bench in the second half to pick up the assist for the winner, a pinpoint delivery into Lauren Hemp, and managed to create a second big chance in her 31 minutes on the park.

Aston Villa continued to pile on the misery of Arsenal’s shaky start to the season, holding them to a 1-1 draw. It could have been worse for the Gunners if not for a late goal to Alessia Russo. Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley all started for Arsenal. Catley was forced off with 20 minutes remaining due to an injury.

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Crystal Palace 2-1. Charlie Rule remains unavailable with injury.

It was a comprehensive performance from Tottenham Hotspur, who defeated Birmingham City 4-1. Clare Hunt remains unavailable with injury.

Ellie Carpenter added yet another goal to her tally – her fourth in four games – as Chelsea defeated Charlton 6-0. Emily van Egmond and Leah Davidson both started for Charlton as they continue to look for their first points of the season.

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League Cup

Newcastle United defeated Durham 5-1 to continue their good form. Kaitlyn Torpey played the full match for the Magpies to help them secure their first win of the League Cup.

Alana Murphy was on the scoresheet as Nottingham Forest defeated Burnley 4-0. She started and played 60 minutes while Leticia McKenna was an unused substitute.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Bristol City 2-1. Alexia Apostolakis played the full match for Bristol in the heart of defence.

Sweden

FC Rosengård picked up a key point against Växjö DFF, the game finishing 1-1. Bryleeh Henry scored in the first half before a late equaliser denied them all three points. Remy Siemsen, Isabel Gomez and Henry all started for the side, which are now one point clear of relegation with two games remaining.

Vittsjö GIK were defeated 2-0 by Djurgarden. Daniela Galic started and played the full game for Vittsjö.

Charli Grant, Courtney Nevin, Amy Sayer and Malmö FF take on Norrköping on Tuesday, 4am AEDT.

United States

Sam Kerr helped Gotham FC lift the NWSL Shield following a 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals in their last regular-season game of the season; goals from Guro Reiten and Jaedyn Shaw saw Gotham clinch their first-ever shield, finishing at the top of the ladder with 61 points. Kerr played the full game for the home side, as Gotham look towards the post-season.

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Mackenzie Arnold's Portland Thorns booked their spot in the playoffs after a 2-0 victory over Houston Dash in Decision Day. Heading into the game, Thorns had already secured a spot in the playoffs, but their position on the ladder was up for grabs. A brace to Sophia Wilson saw the side pick up all three points and finish in 6th place, with Arnold keeping a clean sheet to ensure the points.

Germany

Eintracht Frankfurt were victorious on penalties against FC Nurnberg in the DFB Pokal. Neither side could score in open play, but it was Frankfurt who held their nerve from the penalty spot. Hayley Raso was a second-half substitute for Frankfurt while Jamilla Rankin was an unused substitute.

Italy

AS Roma were reduced to ten halfway through the first half, but still managed to overcome Napoli 2-1. Winonah Heatley was substituted on in stoppage time to help seal the win.

Como defeated AC Milan 1-0. Alex Chidiac was an unused substitute.

Canada

Tori Tumeth's Vancouver Rise have a mountain to climb in the second leg of the NSL play-offs after going down 3-0 to the Montreal Roses in the first leg of the play-offs. Tumeth played the full game for the home side, captaining Vancouver.