New Western United goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has been called up by the CommBank Matildas for the first time as Australia prepare for a pair of friendlies this month.
The “highly regarded” 19-year-old is one of four Ninja A-League-based players in the Matildas’ 23-player squad for upcoming matches against Switzerland (October 26) and Germany (October 29) – Tom Sermanni’s first as interim head coach following Tony Gustavsson’s exit.
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“The last couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of phone calls, text messages and virtual meetings but nothing beats the opportunity to come together face to face,” Sermanni said.
“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.
“They also bring with them significant experience through the development pathway of the youth national teams, Future Matildas’ program and A-League Women.
“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.”
Match schedule
Switzerland v CommBank Matildas
Date: Friday, 25 October 2024 (local) / Saturday, 26 October (AEDT)
Kick-off: 8.00pm CET (local) / 5.00am (AEDT)
Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
Broadcast: Paramount+
Germany v CommBank Matildas
Date: Monday, 28 October 2024 (local) / Tuesday, 29 October (AEDT)
Kick-off: 6.10pm CET (local) / 4.10am (AEDT)
Venue: Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, Duisburg
Broadcast: Paramount+
CommBank Matildas squad
| NAME | CLUB | ‘A’ CAPS (GOALS) | JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie ARNOLD | Portland Thorns | 52 (0) | Burleigh Heads SC / Football QLD |
| Ellie CARPENTER (VC) | Olympique Lyon | 80 (4) | Cowra and District JSC / Football NSW |
| Steph CATLEY (C) | Arsenal WFC | 129 (7) | East Bentleigh, SE Cougars / Football VIC |
| Kyra COONEY-CROSS | Arsenal WFC | 48 (0) | Bli Bli United FC / Football QLD |
| Caitlin FOORD | Arsenal WFC | 126 (36) | Warilla Wanderers / Football NSW |
| Mary FOWLER | Manchester City WFC | 56 (15) | Leichhardt FC / Football QLD |
| Sharn FREIER | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 (0) | Moreton Bay United FC / Football QLD |
| Daniela GALIC | FC Twente | 0 (0) | Lidcombe Waratah FC / Football NSW |
| Katrina GORRY | West Ham United | 110 (17) | Mount Gravatt Hawks FC / Football QLD |
| Charlotte GRANT | Tottenham Hotspur WFC | 26 (1) | Cumberland United Women’s FC / Football SA |
| Winonah HEATLEY | FC Nordsjælland | 0 (0) | Douglas United FC / Football QLD |
| Michelle HEYMAN | Canberra United | 69 (27) | Illawarra Stingrays / Football NSW |
| Clare HUNT | Tottenham Hotspur WFC | 23 (0) | Grenfell Junior Soccer Club / Football NSW |
| Alanna KENNEDY | Manchester City WFC | 127 (9) | Campbelltown Cobras SC / Football NSW |
| Chloe LINCOLN | Western United | 0 (0) | Northern Inland Football / Football NSW |
| Courtney NEVIN | Leicester City WFC | 27 (0) | Oakville United Ravens SC / Football NSW |
| Clare POLKINGHORNE | Kristianstads DFF | 167 (16) | Wynnum Wolves, Capalaba Bulldogs / Football QLD |
| Hayley RASO | Tottenham Hotspur WFC | 90 (19) | Palm Beach SC / Football QLD |
| Kaitlyn TORPEY | San Diego Wave | 8 (1) | Olympic FC / Football QLD |
| Emily VAN EGMOND (VC) | San Diego Wave | 147 (31) | Dudley Redhead United FC / N NSW Football |
| Clare WHEELER | Everton WFC | 24 (2) | Adamstown Rosebud / NNSW Football |
| Jada WHYMAN | AIK FC | 0 (0) | Tolland football Club / Football NSW |
| Tameka YALLOP | Brisbane Roar | 124 (13) | Mudgeeraba SC / Football QLD |
