Westfield Matildas squad selected for AIS training camp

A 23-player squad has assembled at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra today for a four day camp (9-12 November) as the Westfield Matildas continue preparations ahead of February’s Olympic qualifiers.

The squad selected by Westfield Matildas Head Coach Alen Stajcic for the training camp is the latest since the Westfield Matildas returned from China where they played matches against China (D1-1) and England (L0-1) late last month.

Of the players that did not go on the recent trip to China, Stajcic has included Canberra United trio Ellie Brush, Caitlin Munoz and Ashleigh Sykes (but withdrawn for personal reasons), Sydney FC pair Leena Khamis and Teresa Polias, plus 15 year old Western Sydney Wanderers FC defender Ellie Carpenter. Goalkeeper Casey Dumont has also been brought in as she continues to recover from a knee reconstruction she underwent back in February.

“This camp is another great chance to get the players together and with the Olympic qualifiers just over three months away we need to make the most of every opportunity we get to train together and improve,” said Stajcic.

“A number of players have been impressive in the opening rounds of the Westfield W-League season and deserve their call up into camp, so it will give them a chance to come and be part of the national setup and put their best foot forward.

“We want to build greater depth in this team and have a range of options and players to choose from come the Olympic qualifying tournament, a tournament which we are under no illusions is going to be extremely difficult.”

Elise Kellond-Knight and Emily van Egmond are still in Germany playing with their respective clubs.

Football Federation Australia has also announced that the Westfield Matildas have accepted an invitation to play an international match against the Korea Republic on Sunday 29 November 2015 at Incheon Stadium in Incheon.

“There are limited opportunities to play matches against other countries before the Olympic qualifiers so we’re grateful to be able to have these games and this time over in Korea Republic,” said Stajcic.

“Korea Republic are a high quality opponent and being able to go over there and play against them will be beneficial for our preparations.”

Match Details

Korea Republic v Westfield Matildas

Sunday 29 November 2015

Incheon Stadium, Incheon

Kick-Off 2:15pm local time (4:15pm AEDT)

Matildas v England

Westfield Matildas squad for AIS t raining camp 9-12 November 2015

Name

Date of Birth

Position

Club

A International Caps (Goals)

Laura Alleway

28/11/1989

Defender

Melbourne City FC

38 (2)

Tara Andrews

13/03/1994

Forward

Newcastle Jets

1 (0)

Mackenzie Arnold (gk)

25/02/1994

Goalkeeper

Perth Glory

7 (0)

Ellie Brush

19/08/1988

Defender

Canberra United

2 (0)

Tameka Butt

16/06/1991

Midfielder

Brisbane Roar

51 (7)

Ellie Carpenter

28/04/2000

Defender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

-

Stephanie Catley

26/01/1994

Defender

Melbourne City FC

41 (2)

Larissa Crummer

10/01/1996

Forward

Melbourne City FC

8 (1)

Lisa De Vanna

14/11/1984

Forward

Melbourne City FC

105 (37)

Casey Dumont (gk)

25/01/1992

Goalkeeper

-

1 (0)

Caitlin Foord

11/11/1994

Forward

Perth Glory

37 (5)

Katrina Gorry

13/08/1992

Midfielder

Brisbane Roar

37 (11)

Amy Harrison

21/04/1996

Midfielder

Sydney FC

2 (0)

Michelle Heyman

4/07/1988

Forward

Canberra United

41 (15)

Alanna Kennedy

21/01/1995

Midfielder

Sydney FC

36 (0)

Samantha Kerr

10/09/1993

Forward

Perth Glory

43 (7)

Leena Khamis

19/06/1986

Forward

Sydney FC

25 (5)

Caitlin Munoz

4/10/1983

Forward

Canberra United

56 (13)

Teresa Polias

16/05/1990

Midfielder

Sydney FC

10 (0)

Clare Polkinghorne

1/02/1989

Defender

Brisbane Roar

80 (5)

Kyah Simon

25/06/1991

Forward

Sydney FC

57 (14)

Lydia Williams (gk)

13/05/1988

Goalkeeper

Canberra United

48 (0)

Georgia Yeoman-Dale

24/02/1994

Midfielder

Newcastle Jets

4 (0)