Overview
- Fowler writes in Bloom that she struggled with self-harm and suicidal thoughts after moving to Montpellier at 17 under pressure to perform.
- She recounts coming close to ending her life while playing in England at age 20, describing a night of acute distress.
- Montemurro lauds the 22-year-old’s courage in speaking publicly and underscores the pressures faced by professional athletes.
- Recovering from an ACL injury sustained in April, Fowler was left out of friendlies against New Zealand on November 28 and December 2, with a return expected in January.
- Football Australia and Manchester City are coordinating her rehabilitation, with the Matildas emphasizing constant contact and support in and out of camp.