CommBank Matildas Squad Update - 24th November 2024

Football Australia has announced the following CommBank Matildas’ extended squad updates ahead of the commencement of the upcoming November / December FIFA Women’s International Window.

Manchester City WFC forward Mary Fowler has withdrawn from the upcoming matches against Brazil and Chinese Taipei. Fowler will take this time to recover in Australia with family from mental and physical fatigue following a demanding playing schedule.

Fowler said: “Playing for the national team is something that I never take for granted. It's an incredible honour to represent Australia every time I put the jersey on. I have, however, through past experiences, come to realise that my mind and my body are also things that I should also never take for granted.

“Over the past few months, playing with an increasingly demanding schedule has been both exciting but at times also challenging. I love being able to play at the top level of my sport, but recognising that sometimes my mind and body also need to rest has been an invaluable lesson for me.

“Therefore, I've decided to take this time to prioritise recovery in order to refresh both mentally and physically, so that I can continue to put my best self forward for both club and country. I really appreciate everyone's support and understanding, and I hope to see you all soon,” Fowler concluded.

No additional players will be called up at this stage with the CommBank Matildas’ squad currently at 33-players for this international window.

Defender Natasha Prior has been medically cleared to join the CommBank Matildas’ training camp following a collision in the Newcastle Jets 1-1 draw with Western United FC on Saturday afternoon. Prior was substituted in the 37^th minute as a precaution and will join the assembly on Sunday with the first set of arrivals.

The Central Coast Mariners FC are currently awaiting scans on Isabel Gomez’s right leg after the midfielder was substituted in the 71^st minute of the Mariners’ Ninja A-League Women’s fixture against Melbourne Victory FC on Saturday afternoon. Football Australia’s Medical Team are in close communication with the Mariners’ Medical Team to continue monitoring the situation.

Australia will take on Brazil in Brisbane (28 November) and on the Gold Coast (1 December) before heading to Victoria to play Chinese Taipei in Melbourne (4 December) and Geelong (7 December).

Limited tickets are still available to all four matches from matildas.com.au/tickets.

Fans can watch the Australia’s series against both Brazil and Chinese Taipei live and free on 10, 10 Play and 10 Bold plus live on Paramount+ thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia. 

COMMBANK MATILDAS | NOV / DEC 2024 INTERNATIONALS

CommBank Matildas v Brazil
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024
Kick-off: 8:00pm local / 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets

CommBank Matildas v Brazil
Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024
Kick-off: 6:35pm local / 7:35pm AEDT
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets

CommBank Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets

CommBank Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Saturday, 7 December 2024
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
 

COMMBANK MATILDAS | FINAL SQUAD | NOV / DEC 2024