Returning players bolster CommBank Matildas squad for Colombia series
Teagan Micah (OL Lyonnes), Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal WFC) and Mary Fowler (Manchester City FC) headline six inclusions to the CommBank Matildas squad for the upcoming two-match series against Colombia, as Head Coach Joe Montemurro continues preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.
Micah returns to the squad following a concussion that saw her miss the AFC Women's Asian Cup, while Cooney-Cross rejoins the national team environment for the first time since the March tournament.
Fowler and Alanna Kennedy (London City Lionesses) strengthen the squad after missing the October internationals, while veteran Tameka Yallop (Wellington Phoenix FC) and forward Kahli Johnson (Calgary Wild FC) have earned recalls following impressive performances at club level.
Tori Tumeth, Alexia Apostolakis, Charli Grant and Daniela Galic have retained their places following impressive performances during the October international window, with the quartet eager to cement their place in the side ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.
The final international window of the year also provides a significant milestone opportunity for vice-captain Steph Catley, with the defender poised to reach 150 international appearances for Australia when she next takes the field.
The series against Colombia will open at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday 28 November before travelling to Victoria for the second encounter at GMHBA Stadium on Wednesday 2 December.
The two fixtures will provide Australia with another important test against quality opposition as preparations continue for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil. As the final matches ahead of the tournament draw in December, the series is also important for consolidating the CommBank Matildas’ position inside the FIFA world ranking top 16 and securing a place in Pot 2.
Quote attributable to CommBank Matildas Head Coach, Joe Montemurro:
"This squad reflects the depth and quality we have available as we head into a significant year for the national team, with the Olympic qualifiers and FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 both on the horizon.
"We're pleased to welcome a number of players back, while also recognising those who have continued to perform strongly at club level and made a positive impact during the last international window.
"Colombia are a talented and highly competitive opponent who will test us in different ways across the two matches. These are exactly the types of games we need as we prepare for the challenges ahead."
COMMBANK MATILDAS | FINAL SQUAD | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026
NAME | POSITION | CLUB | ‘A’ CAPS (GOALS) | JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexia APOSTOLAKIS | Defender | Bristol City | 2(0) | Forest Rangers FC / Football NSW |
Mackenzie ARNOLD | Goalkeeper | Portland Thorns FC | 71 (0) | Burleigh / Football QLD |
Ellie CARPENTER | Defender | Chelsea FC | 102 (5) | Cowra and District JSC / Football NSW |
Steph CATLEY | Defender | Arsenal WFC | 149 (7) | East Bentleigh, SE Cougars / Football VIC |
Kyra COONEY-CROSS | Midfielder | Arsenal WFC | 67 (2) | Bli Bli United FC / Football QLD |
Caitlin FOORD | Forward | Arsenal WFC | 152 (42) | Warilla Wanderers FC / Football NSW |
Mary FOWLER | Forward | Manchester City | 71 (17) | Leichhardt / Football QLD |
Daniela GALIC | Midfielder | Vittsjö GIK | 6 (1) | Lidcombe Waratah FC / Football NSW |
Charlotte GRANT | Defender | Malmö FF | 40 (2) | Cumberland United Women’s FC / Football SA |
Winonah HEATLEY | Defender | AS Roma | 24 (0) | Douglas United FC / Football QLD |
Kahli JOHNSON | Forward | Calgary Wild FC | 3 (1) | Manly United / Football NSW |
Alanna KENNEDY | Midfielder | London City Lionesses | 152 (18) | Campbelltown Cobras SC / Football NSW |
Sam KERR | Forward | Gotham FC | 143 (76) | Western Knights SC / Football West |
Chloe LINCOLN | Goalkeeper | Brisbane Roar FC | 6(0) | Northern Inland Football / NNSW Football |
Leticia MCKENNA | Forward | Nottingham Forest | 4 (3) | Cockburn City FC/Football West |
Teagan MICAH | Goalkeeper | OL Lyonnes | 28 (0) | Brisbane Blue, Brisbane Central / Football QLD |
Alana MURPHY | Midfielder | Nottingham Forest | 8 (0) | Langwarrin Soccer Club / Football VIC |
Courtney NEVIN | Defender | Malmö FF | 47 (1) | Oakville Ravens SC / Football NSW |
Hayley RASO | Forward | Eintracht Frankfurt | 112 (24) | Palm Beach SC / Football QLD |
Amy SAYER | Midfielder | Malmö FF | 28 (5) | Northbridge FC / Football NSW |
Remy SIEMSEN | Forward | FC Rosengard | 20 (0) | Manly United FC / Football NSW |
Kaitlyn TORPEY | Defender | Newcastle United | 31 (2) | Olympic FC / Football QLD |
Tori TUMETH | Defender | Vancouver Rise | 2 (0) | APIA Leichhardt/Football NSW |
Emily VAN EGMOND | Midfielder | Charlton Athletic FC | 175 (33) | Dudley Redhead United FC / NNSW Football |
Clare WHEELER | Midfielder | Everton WFC | 44 (4) | Adamstown Rosebud / NNSW Football |
Tameka YALLOP | Midfielder | Wellington Phoenix FC | 136 (14) | Mudgeeraba SC / Football Queensland |
COMMBANK MATILDAS | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 | MATCH SCHEDULE
CommBank Matildas v Colombia
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
Kick-off: 7:35pm AEDT
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+
Tickets: Get Tickets
CommBank Matildas v Colombia
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Kick-off: 7:35pm AEDT
Venue: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+
Tickets: Get Tickets
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