The Matildas’ 18-player Olympic squad has been revealed.
Twelve of the 18 players heading to Tokyo are repeat Olympians, including team captain Sam Kerr. The roster also includes six players making their Olympic debut.
Friend of @TheMatildas, @ItsStephRice, is here to announce our squad for #Tokyo2020 #GoAustralia #TokyoTogether pic.twitter.com/1MdiX5xUDp— Australian Women’s Football Team (@TheMatildas) June 30, 2021
Friend of @TheMatildas, @ItsStephRice, is here to announce our squad for #Tokyo2020 #GoAustralia #TokyoTogether pic.twitter.com/1MdiX5xUDp
Here is the full Australian roster for the 2021 Olympics:
Goalkeepers
Lydia Williams Teagan Micah
Defenders
Alanna Kennedy Steph Catley Clare Polkinghorne Aivi Luik Ellie Carpenter
Midfielders
Emily van Egmond Tameka Yallop Elise Kellond-Knight Chloe Logarzo Kyra Cooney-Cross
Forwards
Sam Kerr Hayley Raso Caitlin Foord Emily Gielnik Kyah Simon Mary Fowler
Australia faces stiff competition in the initial group stage in Tokyo. They’ll take on New Zealand, Sweden and the United States in Group G.