It has been two years since the Matildas have played in a big international tournament and The Women's Game are here to introduce the 23 players selected for the Asian Cup.
Forwards
Kyah Simon
DOB: 25 June 1991
Current club: Houston Dash (USA)
Caps: 78
Did you know? Simon runs her own football clinic for young girls called Kyah Simon Football Clinics allow girls 8-18 years old the chance to learn firsthand from Simon.
Samantha Kerr
DOB: 10 September 1993
Current club: Chicago Red Stars (USA)
Caps: 62
Did you know? At the 2010 Asian Cup, Sam Kerr tried to do her now signature flip after scoring against South Korea but it didn't go so well.
#FlashbackFriday | In 2010, Australia took on South Korea in their second game match of the Asian Cup winning 3-0 (K Carroll, De Vanna, Kerr).
— Ann Odong 🐨 (@AnnOdong) March 30, 2018
It was Sam Kerr's first international goal and the celebration might seem familiar! 🤸♀️
(HT @Hirald0 for uploading videos) pic.twitter.com/uHOwpCn1no
Lisa De Vanna
DOB: 14 November 1984
Current club: Sydney FC
Caps: 133
Did you know? De Vanna has a dog called Dexter who she loves very much.
Hayley Raso
DOB: 5 September 1994
Current club: Portland Thorns (USA)
Caps: 22
Did you know? Raso is studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine.
Larissa Crummer
DOB: 10 January 1996
Current club: Melbourne City (AUS)
Caps: 20
Did you know? Crummer gave up a plumbing apprenticeship to move to Melbourne City
Michelle Heyman
DOB: 4 July 1988
Current club: Canberra United (AUS)
Caps: 60
Did you know? Heyman has a fashion brand called MH23.
Emily Gielnik
DOB: 13 May 1992
Current club: Brisbane Roar (AUS)
Caps: 15
Did you know? Gielnik owns a personal training business in Capalaba, Brisbane called Shredem Fitness.
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