CommBank Matildas’ Interim Head Coach Tom Sermanni has named a 23-player squad for the two-match international series against Korea Republic in the March/April FIFA Women’s International Window which includes Canberra United’s Michelle Heyman.
Australia will face their fellow Asian Football Confederation (AFC) compatriots at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Friday, 4 April (8.00pm AEDT) before completing the series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Monday, 7 April (7:30pm AEST).
Midfielder Clare Wheeler (Everton WFC) is set to make a return to the squad after being absent the last two international windows due to injury. Meanwhile young defenders Courtney Nevin (Leicester City WFC) and Jamilla Rankin (TSG Hoffenheim) have both earned recalls off the back of their recent club form.
With both nations having already secured their places in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, Sermanni stated that these international games provide a further platform to address areas for improvement identified over the most recent fixtures.
“This squad selection is about achieving the right balance – reintegrating players returning from injury and rewarding those who have been playing consistently well in clubland. It’s important to create continuity while also bringing in players who have earned their place through strong performances,” Sermanni explained.
“We are fortunate to have a core group of players competing at the highest levels, whether it’s in the UEFA Women’s Champions League or major domestic competitions. Their ongoing exposure to high-pressure environments is invaluable as we prepare for the challenges ahead, knowing we still have plenty of details to work on heading into next year Asian Cup.
“Every match leading into the Asian Cup is an opportunity to fine-tune our approach, build cohesion, and ensure we are performing at the level required to take on Asia’s best during next year’s tournament,” Sermanni concluded.
Australia and Korea Republic in Sydney is supported proudly by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
The CommBank Matildas two-match international series against Korea Republic will be available for fans to watch live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia and on the ABC Listen App.
COMMBANK MATILDAS | MATCH SCHEDULE | MARCH /APRIL 2025
CommBank Matildas v Korea Republic
Date: Friday, 4 April 2025
Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
TV Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Radio Broadcast: ABC Listen App
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
CommBank Matildas v Korea Republic
Date: Monday, 7 April 2025
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
TV Broadcast: Paramount+ exclusive
Radio Broadcast: ABC Listen App
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
COMMBANK MATILDAS | FINAL SQUAD | MARCH /APRIL 2025
| NAME | POSITION | CLUB | ‘A’ CAPS (GOALS) | JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATION |
| Mackenzie ARNOLD | Goalkeeper | Portland Thorns FC | 58 (0) | Burleigh Heads SC / Football QLD |
| Ellie CARPENTER (VC) | Defender | Olympique Lyon | 87 (4) | Cowra and District JSC / Football NSW |
| Steph CATLEY (C) | Defender | Arsenal WFC | 135 (7) | East Bentleigh, SE Cougars / Football VIC |
| Kyra COONEY-CROSS | Midfielder | Arsenal WFC | 55 (1) | Bli Bli United FC / Football QLD |
| Caitlin FOORD | Forward | Arsenal WFC | 133 (38) | Warilla Wanderers FC / Football NSW |
| Mary FOWLER | Forward | Manchester City WFC | 61 (15) | Leichhardt FC / Football QLD |
| Katrina GORRY | Midfielder | West Ham United FC | 114 (17) | Mount Gravatt Hawks FC / Football QLD |
| Charlotte GRANT | Defender | Tottenham Hotspur WFC | 31 (1) | Cumberland United Women’s FC / Football SA |
| Winonah HEATLEY | Defender | FC Nordsjælland | 6 (0) | Douglas United FC / Football QLD |
| Michelle HEYMAN | Forward | Canberra United FC | 76 (29) | Illawarra Stingrays FC / Football NSW |
| Clare HUNT | Defender | Tottenham Hotspur WFC | 30 (1) | Grenfell Junior SC / Football NSW |
| Alanna KENNEDY | Defender | Angel City FC | 133 (11) | Campbelltown Cobras SC / Football NSW |
| Chloe LINCOLN | Goalkeeper | Western United FC | 1 (0) | Northern Inland Football / NNSW Football |
| Holly McNAMARA | Forward | Melbourne City FC | 5 (0) | Ermington United Sports and Recreation Club / Football NSW |
| Teagan MICAH | Goalkeeper | Liverpool WFC | 20 (0) | Brisbane Blue, Brisbane Central / Football QLD |
| Courtney NEVIN | Defender | Leicester City WFC | 28 (0) | Oakville Ravens SC / Football NSW |
| Natasha PRIOR | Defender | Newcastle Jets FC | 6 (2) | Manly United FC / Football NSW |
| Jamilla RANKIN | Defender | TSG Hoffenheim | 1 (0) | Eureka FC / Football QLD |
| Hayley RASO | Forward | Tottenham Hotspur WFC | 95 (21) | Palm Beach SC / Football QLD |
| Kaitlyn TORPEY | Forward | Portland Thorns FC | 12 (1) | Olympic FC / Football QLD |
| Emily VAN EGMOND (VC) | Midfielder | Birmingham City WFC | 156 (31) | Dudley Redhead United FC / NNSW Football |
| Clare WHEELER | Midfielder | Everton WFC | 26 (2) | Adamstown Rosebud / NNSW Football |
| Tameka YALLOP | Midfielder | Brisbane Roar FC | 132 (14) | Mudgeeraba SC / Football QLD |
