Matildas v USA Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know as Australia's build for home World Cup campaign ramps up
The Matildas are gearing up to face the No.1-ranked international women's team, the USA.
Here is everything you need to know as Australia, ranked 11th in the world, continue to build for their home 2023 World Cup campaign.
WHEN AND WHERE IS AUS v USA?
The opening match of the two-game series will take place on Saturday, November 27 at Stadium Australia, Sydney. Kick-off is set for 3.00pm (AEDT).
The second game is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. Kick-off is set for 8.05pm (AEDT).
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Australia's build for the home 2023 World Cup will continue with two 'friendlies' against the USA. Getty
HOW CAN I WATCH AUS v USA?
The two-match series will be broadcast live on Network Ten and 10 play. Both matches will also be streamed on the 10 play app and through Paramount Plus.
MATILDAS SQUAD
Ellie Carpenter, Sam Kerr (captain) Steph Catley (vice-captain), Karly Roestbakkem, Charlize Rule, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Tameka Yallop, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Emily Gielnik, Charlotte Grant, Bryleeh Henry, Alanna Kennedy, Mackenzie Arnold, Jessika Nash, Courtney Nevin, Angela Beard, Clare Wheeler, Clare Polkinghorne, Remy Siemsen, Kyah Simon, Emily van Egmond, Hayley Raso, Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah
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Matildas captain Sam Kerr is set to lead Australia in two 'friendlies' against the USA. Getty
USA SQUAD
Bella Bixby, Jane Campbell, Casey Murphy, Alana Cook, Abby Dahlkemper, Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Sofia Huerta, Becky Sauerbrunn, Emily Sonnett, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Catarina Macario, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan, Bethany Balcer, Ashley Hatch, Margaret Purce, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams, Morgan Weaver
WHERE TO GET TICKETS FOR AUS v USA
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek and Ticketmaster. Football Australia is offering tickets starting from $5 for the match at Stadium Australia, which are valid for Football Account holders.
PAST RESULTS BETWEEN AUS AND USA
Australia and the USA clash regularly, but 2021 has played host to even more matches than usual.
Two matches at the Tokyo Olympic Games, including the USA's 4-3 win over Australia in the bronze-medal decider, have seen the Americans continue to mount a strong record against the Matildas.
Australia have registered just one win from 31 meetings against the USA – a 1-0 victory at the 2017 Tournament of Nations in Seattle on the back of a Tameka Yallop goal.
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Australia lost a bronze-medal decider against the USA at the Tokyo Olympics. FIFA via Getty Images
The five most recent showdowns between the two sides have resulted in that breakthrough Matildas victory, two USA wins and two draws. In what's potentially a sign of entertaining football to come, the USA won those two games 5-3 and 4-3.
Australia and the USA will compete in their respective continental tournaments in 2022, during which the Americans will aim to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, set to be held in Australia and New Zealand.
STAT ATTACK
Superstar Matildas striker Sam Kerr sits just one goal behind Socceroos legend Tim Cahill on the all-time Australian goal-scoring leaderboard.
Kerr found the back of the net in a 2-2 draw with Brazil at Parramatta's CommBank Stadium on October 26 to move to 49 goals in Matildas colours.
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