Sydney FC Liberty A-League stars Remy Siemsen, Cortnee Vine and Taylor Ray have all won selection for the Matildas ahead of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup later this month.
Siemsen has been confirmed as part of Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson’s 21-player squad for the tournament in India which starts on January 20th.
Vine and Ray have been called into the Matildas pre-tournament training camp which takes place in Dubai next week.
Unfortunately Ray will not be able to travel having tested positive to Covid-19 this week, but her initial selection is indication of her growing talent and promise ahead of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Vine and Siemsen will leave for Dubai tomorrow to join the initial 25-player travelling party.
Speaking on her selection for the tournament Siemsen said: “The last five months have been incredible and now selection for my first major international senior tournament, representing my country is a dream come true.
“I am so excited and can’t wait to be contributing to the Matildas on such a huge stage.
“I’ve so many people to thank for this opportunity, not least Ante and my Sydney FC team-mates as well as my family and all of Sydney FC’s Members,” said the 22-year old.
“Thank you also to Tony and the Matildas playing and coaching staff for this fantastic opportunity, I’ll be giving everything I can to help our country succeed.”
Siemsen and Vine lead the selections from the Liberty A-League and for 23-year old Vine it’s a first ever senior Matildas call-up.
“It is the biggest moment in my career so far and it feels like a continuation of the upward progression I’ve enjoyed since I came to Sydney FC.
“I couldn’t have achieved this without the help of Ante, our fantastic coaches and my team-mates.
“I’m looking forward to learning a huge amount from this camp and pushing my claims for a place in the final squad.
“It will be an unbelievable experience no matter what.”
The tournament lasts from January 20th to February 6th and Siemsen will return to the Sky Blues once the Matildas tournament is complete.
Sydney FC have four regular season games remaining after the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final.
Should Vine not make the final squad for the tournament, she will return in time for the Round 8 Liberty A-League clash away to Melbourne City on January 23rd.
CommBank Matildas Travelling Squad | AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ | January 2022
Mackenzie ARNOLD – Goalkeeper – West Ham United
Ellie CARPENTER – Back – Lyon 54
Steph CATLEY – Back – Arsenal WFC
Kyra COONEY-CROSS – Midfielder – Melbourne Victory
Caitlin FOORD – Forward – Arsenal WFC
Mary FOWLER – Forward – Montpellier
Emily GIELNIK – Forward – Aston Villa
Charlotte GRANT – Back FC – Rosengård
Winonah HEATLEY* – Back – Melbourne City
Alanna KENNEDY – Back – Manchester City
Sam KERR – Forward – Chelsea
Aivi LUIK – Back – Pomigliano
Holly McNAMARA* – Forward – Melbourne City
Teagan MICAH – Goalkeeper FC – Rosengård
Courtney NEVIN – Back – Melbourne Victory
Clare POLKINGHORNE – Back – Vittsjö GIK
Hayley RASO – Forward – Manchester City
Karly ROESTBAKKEN* – Back – Canberra United
Remy SIEMSEN – Forward – Sydney FC
Kyah SIMON – Forward – Tottenham Hotspur
Emily VAN EGMOND – Midfielder – Newcastle Jets (on
loan)
Cortnee VINE* – Forward – Sydney FC
Clare WHEELER – Midfielder – Fortuna Hjørring
Lydia WILLIAMS – Goalkeeper – Arsenal WFC
Tameka YALLOP – Midfielder – West Ham United
*Selected as part of the travelling squad for the pre-tournament camp in the UAE but not confirmed members of the final tournament squad.
Commonwealth Bank Matildas Matches | AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ | Group Stage
Commonwealth Bank Matildas v Indonesia
Date: Friday, 21 January 2022
Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai
Kick-off: 3.30pm (local), 9pm (AEDT)
Broadcast: Live and Exclusive on 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Philippines v Commonwealth Bank Matildas
Date: Monday, 24 January 2022
Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai
Kick-off: 3.30pm (local), 9pm (AEDT)
Broadcast: Live and Exclusive on Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Commonwealth Bank Matildas v Thailand
Date: Thursday, 27 January 2022 / Friday, 28 January 2022
Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai
Kick-off: 7.30pm (local), 01:00am (AEDT)
Broadcast: Live and Exclusive on Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
