Aussie favourites abroad: Where every Matildas star plays their regular club football
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Matildas in club colours
On the world stage they are Australia's superstars but where does each member of the Matildas' 18-strong Paris 2024 squad play their club football?
With Paris' Parc des Princes — home to Paris Saint-Germain — to host matches for the men's and women's Olympic football tournaments, one Matilda could boast a home-field advantage in the latter stages of the competition.
Tameka Yallop, Brisbane Roar FC
Following a three-year stint across the English and Norwegian competitions, Tameka Yallop decided to return home to former club Brisbane Roar on a multi-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Yallop has previously won three W-League premierships and two championship titles with the Roar.
Clare Wheeler, Everton FC
Clare Wheeler joined Everton FC on loan in 2022.
She was permanently signed by the club in 2023.
Cortnee Vine, North Carolina Courage
Crowned the hero after scoring the winning penalty in the Matildas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout against France, Cortnee Vine went on to win back-to-back titles with Sydney FC.
Last month, Vine announced she would be leaving the Sydney-based club to pursue an opportunity in the NWSL, where she will join the North Carolina Courage.
The deal will see her remain at the club until 2027.
Emily van Egmond, San Diego Wave FC
Emily van Egmond transferred to San Diego Wave FC in 2022 with the club forfeiting their second-round NWSL draft pick.
The 31-year-old's contract is set to expire at the end of 2025.
In 2023, van Egmond helped the Waves lift the NSWL Shield after finishing on top of the regular season standings.
Kaitlyn Torpey, San Diego Wave FC
Kaitlyn Torpey set the Australia outgoing transfer record in January when she joined the San Diego Wave.
The former Melbourne City product was awarded City's 2023 Players' Player award and twice named in Professional Footballers Australia'sTeam of the Season.
Hayley Raso, Unknown
Hayley Raso announced she was parting ways with Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in June after just one season.
The Matildas midfielder struggled to establish her spot in the starting XI in Madrid, with Columbia star Linda Caicedo and Demark's Signe Brunn favoured for the role.
Raso is yet to confirm where her next destination will be, declaring she "will sort it out" after the Matildas' Olympic Games campaign.
Clare Polkinghorne, Kristianstads DFF
Clare Polkinghorne will join Kristianstads DFF for the 2024 season in Sweden.
Polkinghorne spent the previous three seasons with Vittsjo GIK, where she scored seven goals in 56 appearances.
Teagan Micah, Liverpool FCW
Teagan Micah is the latest Aussie to make the move to the WSL after penning a deal with Liverpool FC.
Micah has played with some of the world's biggest clubs including UCLA, Rosengard and Norweigan outfits Arna-Bjonar and Sandviken.
With Rosengard, the star goalkeeper won two league titles.
Alanna Kennedy, Manchester City WFC
Alanna Kennedy plays for Manchester City.
The 29-year-old will stay with the Cityzens until 2025.
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