Matildas squad for October Internationals announced: 23-player squad for Switzerland and Germany games

Patrick Brischetto

Matildas squad for October Internationals announced: 23-player squad for Switzerland and Germany games image

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

PlayerPositionClubCaps
Mackenzie ArnoldGoalkeeperPortland Thorns (USA)52
Jada WhymanGoalkeeperAIK (Sweden)0
Chloe LincolnGoalkeeperWestern United0
Ellie CarpenterDefenderOlympique Lyon (France)80
Steph CatleyDefenderArsenal (England)129
Charli GrantDefenderTottenham (England)26
Clare HuntDefenderTottenham (England)23
Alanna KennedyDefenderManchester City (England)127
Courtney NevinDefenderLeicester City (England)27
Clare PolkinghorneDefenderKristianstads DFF (Sweden)167
Kaitlyn TorpeyDefenderSan Diego Wave (USA)8
Winonah HeatleyDefenderNordsjaelland (Denmark)0
Kyra Cooney-CrossMidfielderArsenal (England)48
Katrina GorryMidfielderWest Ham United (England)110
Daniela GalicMidfielderMelbourne City0
Emily van EgmondMidfielderSan Diego Wave (USA)147
Clare WheelerMidfielderEverton (England)24
Tameka YallopMidfielderBrisbane Roar124
Caitlin FoordForwardArsenal (England)126
Mary FowlerForwardManchester City (England)56
Michelle HeymanForwardCanberra United69
Hayley RasoForwardTottenham (England)90
Sharn FreierForwardBrisbane Roar3

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.

Patrick Brischetto

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Patrick is a journalist currently based in Sydney who covered the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 Women's World Cup for The Sporting News. He also holds a position at the Western Sydney Wanderers FC, and is slowly attempting to convince the world that the A-League is the greatest sporting competition.