Arsenal Women name squad for post-season Australia friendly

A number of players will not travel to Melbourne, with academy prospects included in the travelling squad



Arsenal Women name squad for post-season Australia friendly

Aussies Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord will travel Down Under. Credit- WellOffside


Jonas Eidevall has named a 19-player travelling squad to take on the A-League All Stars in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, March 24.

Leah Williamson, Lia Walti, Stina Blackstenius, Beth Mead, Manu Zinsberger and Laia Codina have all not been included, with Lotte Wubben-Moy also omitted having withdrawn from the England squad for upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers with a foot injury.

Goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi, who joined Arsenal on a short-term deal earlier in the season, rejoins the squad temporarily, and could play for the Gunners for the first time in Melbourne.

Shot-stopper Naomi Williams is one of five players in the travelling squad who have not played a minute of football for Arsenal this season.

Australian internationals Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross are all included, alongside first-team regulars Emily Fox, Frida Maanum, Victoria Pelova, Kim Little, Alessia Russo and Cloe Lacasse.

Kathrine Kuhl, Freya Godfrey and Laila Harbert all return from loan spells away from Arsenal. The Gooner Fanzine understands that Harbert only flew back from the U17 Euros in Sweden on Sunday before travelling to Australia with the squad today (Monday, May 20).

Academy prospect Maddy Earl is involved in the squad, along with young defenders Katie Reid and Teyah Goldie. Vivienne Lia will also travel Down Under.


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