Australia Announces 23-Player Squad for Women’s World Cup
Australia has announced their 23-player squad for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The squad includes nine Women’s Super League players, including captain Sam Kerr of Chelsea.
Forward Kyah Simon has been named in the squad despite not having played for eight months. Simon tore her anterior cruciate ligament in October while playing for Tottenham and missed out on the 2019 World Cup due to an ankle injury.
Australia’s Squad
Goalkeepers
Mackenzie Arnold (West Ham), Teagan Micah (Rosengard), Lydia Williams (Brighton).
Defenders
Ellie Carpenter (Lyon), Steph Catley (Arsenal), Charlotte Grant (Vittsjo GIK), Clare Hunt (Western Sydney Wanderers), Alanna Kennedy (Manchester City), Aivi Luik (BK Hacken), Courtney Nevin (Leicester City on loan from Hammarby), Clare Polkinghorne (Vittsjo GIK).
Midfielders
Alex Chidiac (Racing Louisville), Kyra Cooney-Cross (Hammarby IF), Katrina Gorry (Vittsjo GIK), Emily van Egmond (San Diego Wave), Clare Wheeler (Everton), Tameka Yallop (SK Brann).
Forwards
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal), Mary Fowler (Manchester City) Sam Kerr (Chelsea), Hayley Raso (Free agent), Kyah Simon (Free agent), Cortnee Vine (Sydney FC).
Six Players Cut from Provisional Squad
Six players have been cut from the 29-player provisional squad, including Foxes striker Remy Siemsen.
Group B Fixtures
Australia are in Group B and their first match is against the Republic of Ireland on 20 July, before they face Nigeria and Canada.
Conclusion
Australia’s 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup is packed with talent, including nine Women’s Super League players. Forward Kyah Simon has been named in the squad despite not having played for eight months, while six players have been cut from the 29-player provisional squad. Australia are in Group B and their first match is against the Republic of Ireland on 20 July.