Western United are down a key striker for their midweek trip to face Melbourne City - but a star defender could be in line to make her return from injury.
Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni addressed the media after selecting his 23-player squad for the SheBelieves Cup, with six Ninja A-League stars receiving call-ups.
Brisbane Roar attacker Laini Freier's excellent start to life in the Ninja A-League has been rewarded, with the 23-year-old handed a first call-up to the CommBank Matildas. This is everything you need to know about her rise.