Matildas vs United States: When, where, squads, team news and how to watch

Josh Thomas

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The Matildas will welcome current world number one the United States to Australia for a friendly on Saturday afternoon. 

After playing Brazil twice last month, Tony Gustavsson's side will face an even sterner test against the USWNT. 

The Matildas haven't beaten the United States since 2017 and lost a thriller to them in a bronze-medal match at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year. 

Matildas vs United States match details: Kick-off time, stadium and broadcaster

Game Broadcast options Venue Date  Time (AEDT)
Australia vs United StatesChannel 10, 10Play, Paramount+ Stadium AustraliaSat, Nov 273.00pm

Ahead of hosting the Women's World Cup in 2023, Australia have opted to welcome the reigning champions Down Under to see where they're at. 

The Matildas have failed to beat the United States in their past four encounters and were held by Brazil in a 2-2 draw last time out

The USWNT, meanwhile, beat South Korea 6-0 in their most recent match and seem to have reset after having to settle for a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. 

With Gustavsson's side currently ranked 11th in the world, they'll be underdogs against the US but with a big home crowd behind them, they'll be fired up to secure a positive result. 

USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski has also notably named a youthful squad for their trip to Australia with big names like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan both missing. 

How to watch Matildas vs United States in Australia

This match will be broadcast live and free on television via Channel 10 with the game also streamed on 10Play

New streaming service Paramount Plus will also show the match. 

Full Matildas squad & team news

NameTeamNameTeam
Mackenzie Arnold West Ham United, EnglandTeagan MicahFC Rosengard, Norway
Angela Beard Fortuna Hjorring, DenmarkCourtney Nevin Melbourne Victory, Australia
Ellie Carpenter Lyon, FranceClare Polkinghorne Vittsjo GIK, Sweden
Steph Catley Arsenal, EnglandHayley RasoManchester City, England
Emily GielnikAston Villa, EnglandKarly Roestbakkem LSK Kvinner, Norway
Kyra Cooney-Cross Melbourne Victory, AustraliaRemy Siemsen Sydney FC, Australia
Caitlin Foord Arsenal, EnglandKyah Simon Tottenham, England
Mary Fowler Montpellier, FranceEmily van Egmond Orlando Pride, USA
Charlotte Grant FC Rosengard, SwedenClare Wheeler Fortuna Hjorring, Denmark
Bryleeh Henry Western Sydney Wanderers, AustraliaLydia Williams Arsenal, England
Alanna Kennedy Manchester City, EnglandTameka Yallop West Ham United, England
Sam Kerr Chelsea, EnglandJessika NashSydney FC, Australia
Charlize RuleSydney FC, Australia

Veterans Hayley Raso and Emily Gielnik have returned to the squad after injuries sidelined them last month. 

Teenagers Jessika Nash and Charlize Rule, meanwhile, are in line to make their debuts for the Matildas after earning a maiden call-up to the senior team. 

Full USWNT squad

Goalkeepers: Bella Bixby (Portland Thorns FC), Jane Campbell (Houston Dash), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage)

Defenders: Alana Cook (OL Reign), Abby Dahlkemper (Houston Dash), Tierna Davidson (Chicago Red Stars), Emily Fox (Racing Louisville FC), Sofia Huerta (OL Reign), Becky Sauerbrunn (Portland Thorns FC), Emily Sonnett (Washington Spirit)

Midfielders: Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Rose Lavelle (OL Reign), Catarina Macario (Olympique Lyon), Kristie Mewis (Houston Dash), Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit), Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)

Forwards: Bethany Balcer (OL Reign), Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit), Margaret Purce (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC), Lynn Williams (North Carolina Courage), Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns FC)

Matildas vs United States past results

DateMatchCompetition
August 5, 2021Australia 3-4 United StatesOlympics
July 27, 2021Australia 0-0 United StatesOlympics
April 4, 2019United States 5-3 AustraliaFriendly
July 29, 2018United States 1-1 AustraliaTournament on Nations
July 27, 2017United States 0-1 AustraliaTournament of Nations
June 8, 2015United States 3-1 AustraliaWorld Cup

Josh Thomas