Australian Cap Number: 178
Debut: 24-June-2012 v New Zealand (in Wollongong) International Friendly (D1-1) age 17
Caps (Goals): 149 (17)
Major Tournaments: 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup (Vietnam), 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup (Canada), 2016 Olympic Games (Rio de Janeiro), 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup (Jordan), 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup (France), 2020 Olympic Games (Tokyo), 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup (India), 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup (Australia & New Zealand), 2024 Olympic Games (Paris) & AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ (Australia)
Current Club: London City Lionesses
Previous Clubs: Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets, Western Sydney Wanderers, Perth Glory, Western New York Flash (USA), Orlando Pride (USA), Melbourne City, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Angel City FC
Junior Club/Member Federation: Campbelltown Cobras SC / Football NSW
Kennedy has been named in her fourth AFC Women’s Asian Cup squad and brings a wealth of experience on the international stage to Australia’s defence.
The defender provides a great aerial presence in defence and is composed on the ball when called into action.
Since making her debut in 2012, making her first appearance for her country alongside Steph Catley and Hayley Raso, the defender has gone on to feature in nine major tournaments for her country.
A versatile defender, Kennedy can be deployed at centre-back or in defensive midfield. She has made a habit of scoring in major tournaments, having found the back of the net in Australia’s last two tournaments, scoring against the USA and Zambia in the 2024 Olympic Games and finding the back of the net against Nigeria during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Kennedy’s aerial presence in the box has seen her score some pivotal goals for Australia. During the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-final against Thailand, Australia was staring down the face of a shock loss to Thailand. Up stepped the defender to score in the 91st minute to send the game to extra time and penalties, which Australia eventually won 3-1.
Kennedy was named MVP of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, following her five goals scored throughout the tournament.
