CommBank Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni revealed Football Australia is waiting on clearance from FIFA for Melbourne Victory captain Kayla Morrison to represent Australia.
American-born star Morrison was considered for the upcoming international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei as 15 Ninja A-League players were called into the Matildas squad, including Victory team-mates Alex Chidiac and Emily Gielnik.
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A two-time A-Leagues champion, the 28-year-old defender has spoken openly about her dream of representing the Matildas as she tries to switch international allegiances, though she has never played for the United States.
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“We’re just waiting for FIFA,” Sermanni told reporters when asked about Morrison.
“We’ve put all the paperwork – it’s all gone in.
“It’s just a question of us just waiting to see when and if that comes back positively, then we can move on from there.”
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Morrison has started all three games for Victory this season, including Sunday’s 4-1 rout of rivals Western United.
An A-Leagues All Star in 2023-24, Morrison scored three goals in 23 appearances last term.
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Victory, who are second in the standings and a point behind reigning premiers Melbourne City, are gearing up for a blockbuster showdown with Central Coast Mariners during Unite Round on November 23.
