Matildas Abroad Preview: Heatley's FC Nordsjælland prepare for crucial final game of season

Winonah Heatley's FC Nordsjælland must walk away with at least a point from their final league game of the season in order to secure European football in 2025/26.

Elsewhere, the NWSL, Northern Super League, and Damallsvenskan continue.

Read our preview of the Matildas Abroad action below.

United States

Angel City FC host North Carolina Courage on Sunday, 12pm AEST. Angel City and North Caroline both find themselves out of the top eight, and a win for the home side could propel them back into the playoff picture. Alanna Kennedy will be available for Angel City while Cortnee Vine will be available for the Courage.

Portland Thorns finish the round with a game against the Washington Spirit on Monday, 6am AEST. Washington goes into the match as slight favourites, but Portland have shown this season they can take it to the best. Kaitlyn Torpey will be available for the Thorns while Mackenzie Arnold will hope to make her return from a foot injury.

You can catch all of the NWSL live and on demand on Optus Sport.

Canada

Calgary Wild FC take on AFC Toronto on Sunday, 7am AEST. Toronto are currently second on the table, but Calgary have a game in hand, and could catch them with a win on the weekend. Kahli Johnson is unavailable after the injury that she acquired during the international window.

You can catch the Northern Super League on YouTube.

Sweden

Kristianstads DFF will take on Brommapojkarna on Saturday, 11pm AEST. Kristianstads uptick in form sees them go into the game as favourites against a Brommapojkarna side who will hope for three points to rocket away from the relegation fight. Amy Sayer and Remy Siemsen will be available for Kristianstads.

AIK Fotboll travel to take on BK Häcken on Saturday, 11pm AEST. On paper, Häcken are favourites, but AIK have proven to be giant killers in recent weeks and will hope to repeat the feat over the weekend. Jada Whyman has been huge for AIK since returning from injury and will be available once more on the weekend.

Denmark

FC Nordsjælland will require at least a point against champions Fortuna Hjørring in the final game of the league season to secure second place and European football for 2025/26. The game will take place on Saturday, 10pm AEST. Nordsjælland are three points clear in second, but inferior goal difference means that – unless both Køge and Brøndby fail to win – a point will be required.

It will be a tough ask against the dominant team in Denmark this season, but Nordsjælland will back themselves to get the job done. Winonah Heatley will be available for Nordsjælland.