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Matildas Recall Sam Kerr for October Friendlies as Vine and Gorry Return

Coach Joe Montemurro casts the 24-player group as a step toward deeper options for the 2026 Asian Cup.

Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Chelsea v Leicester City - Kingsmeadow, London, Britain - September 21, 2025 Chelsea's Sam Kerr looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Talismanic striker Sam Kerr has not played for the Matildas in almost two years.

Overview

  • Australia will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on October 25 and England at Derby's Pride Park on October 28.
  • Montemurro says the window will build depth and test the team’s style in a first-ever meeting with Wales and a familiar matchup with England.
  • Kerr has not played for Australia since November 2023 after an ACL tear in January 2024 and recently returned for Chelsea with a 100th club goal.
  • Forward Mary Fowler (ACL) and midfielder Tameka Yallop (hamstring) remain unavailable for selection.
  • Cortnee Vine returns after a mental-health break, injuries and a difficult NWSL start, while Katrina Gorry is set for her first involvement under Montemurro.