Matildas Abroad Preview: Van Egmond and Torpey adjust to post-Stoney life

The San Diego Wave enter a new era this weekend, as CommBank Matildas Emily van Egmond and Kaitlyn Torpey adjust to life after Casey Stoney.

Read our preview of all of the Matildas Abroad action below.

Sweden

CommBank Matildas go head-to-head this weekend as BK Häcken hosts Kristianstads DFF on Sunday, 11 pm AEST. It is a vital game for both teams as Kristianstads hope to ensconce themselves into the top three – the requirement to qualify for European football – while second-place Häcken will look to keep the pressure on the currently undefeated Rosengård at the top.

Aivi Luik is still recovering from injury and is unlikely to be available for Häcken.

Clare Polkinghorne is expected to start for Kristianstads, while Amy Sayer continues her recovery from her ACL rupture.

United States

The San Diego Wave take on Chicago Red Stars on Saturday, 12pm AEST after a seven-game winless run saw iconic Head Coach Casey Stoney dismissed by the club over the week. It will be another tough ask for the Wave but with Chicago only sitting two points ahead of them on the ladder, it presents a golden opportunity to rebound with three points and get back in playoff contention.

Emily van Egmond and Kaitlyn Torpey will both be available for the Wave.

You can catch all of the NWSL on Optus Sport.