Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has named his 23-player squad for two international friendlies against Switzerland and Germany this month.
With the A-League Women’s season yet to begin, much of the squad is from Europe or North America, where both seasons are in full swing.
Steph Catley and Ellie Carpenter will lead the side, with Chloe Lincoln and Daniela Galic earning their first ever senior call ups to the Matildas team.
Sam Kerr still remains unavailable due to her long-term knee injury, whilst Liverpool’s Teagan Micah and Cortnee Vine were also unavailable for selection in the October international window.
“As we begin the road to the home Asian Cup in 2026, our next two camps are a chance to set the foundations with this October squad featuring a core of experienced members currently playing and training consistently in their club environments,” Sermanni said.
“We have six invaluable matches from October to December to cultivate opportunities for players whether they are Australian or overseas based, and I am looking forward to commencing the rewarding work.”
The Matildas have also announced some temporary changes to the backroom staff supporting Sermanni, with Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney and former A-League Men’s coach Jean-Paul de Marigny joining the Matildas setup; assistant coach Melissa Andreatta is currently on maternity leave.
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23-player Matildas squad for October internationals vs. Switzerland and Germany
| Player | Position | Club | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | Goalkeeper | Portland Thorns (USA) | 52 |
| Jada Whyman | Goalkeeper | AIK (Sweden) | 0 |
| Chloe Lincoln | Goalkeeper | Western United | 0 |
| Ellie Carpenter | Defender | Olympique Lyon (France) | 80 |
| Steph Catley | Defender | Arsenal (England) | 129 |
| Charli Grant | Defender | Tottenham (England) | 26 |
| Clare Hunt | Defender | Tottenham (England) | 23 |
| Alanna Kennedy | Defender | Manchester City (England) | 127 |
| Courtney Nevin | Defender | Leicester City (England) | 27 |
| Clare Polkinghorne | Defender | Kristianstads DFF (Sweden) | 167 |
| Kaitlyn Torpey | Defender | San Diego Wave (USA) | 8 |
| Winonah Heatley | Defender | Nordsjaelland (Denmark) | 0 |
| Kyra Cooney-Cross | Midfielder | Arsenal (England) | 48 |
| Katrina Gorry | Midfielder | West Ham United (England) | 110 |
| Daniela Galic | Midfielder | Melbourne City | 0 |
| Emily van Egmond | Midfielder | San Diego Wave (USA) | 147 |
| Clare Wheeler | Midfielder | Everton (England) | 24 |
| Tameka Yallop | Midfielder | Brisbane Roar | 124 |
| Caitlin Foord | Forward | Arsenal (England) | 126 |
| Mary Fowler | Forward | Manchester City (England) | 56 |
| Michelle Heyman | Forward | Canberra United | 69 |
| Hayley Raso | Forward | Tottenham (England) | 90 |
| Sharn Freier | Forward | Brisbane Roar | 3 |
How to watch the Matildas October Internationals
Both Matildas matches against Switzerland and Germany can be watched live and exclusively on Paramount+.
The Switzerland game will take place on Saturday October 26 at 5:00 a.m. AEDT, with the Germany game being played on Tuesday October 29 at 4:10 a.m. AEDT.