Chicago – Australia enters the World Cup tournament as one of the best countries in the world and looks to earn their first World Cup win this year. A strong and veteran roster will lead the Westfield Matildas in France, including captain Sam Kerr.  

 Roster 

The roster for the Matildas was very much a young squad in 2015. The 2015 team made history as they advanced from group play and won their first knockout match. Now, a very similar roster returns for the 2019 tournament.  

 Led by Red Stars player Sam Kerr, the Australian side will look to Carpenter, Raso, Foord and van Egmond to push to the finals  

 Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Michah, Lydia Williams 

Defenders: Teigen Allen, Laura Alleway, Ellie Carpenter, Stephanie Catley, Amy Harrison, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne  

Midfielders: Tameka Butt, Katrina-Lee Gorry, Elise Kellond-Knight, Chloe Logarzo, Aivi Luik, Gema Simon, Emily van Egmond  

Forwards: Lisa De. Vanna, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Emily Gielnik, Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso 

 Schedule  

Sam Kerr and the Matildas start their World Cup journey in Group C. One of the toughest groups in the entire tournament awaits the Australian side as they face off against Italy, Brazil and Jamaica.  

 Sunday, June 9 – Australia vs. Italy, 6:00 a.m. CT  

Thursday, June 13 – Australia vs. Brazil, 11:00 a.m. CT  

Tuesday, June 18 – Australia vs. Jamaica, 2:00 p.m. CT